States as key actors in global politics and the balance of power (state sovereignty). (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What term describes the absence of a global authority to enforce rules in international relations?
What term describes the absence of a global authority to enforce rules in international relations?
International anarchy
In a self-help system, how do states secure their interests?
In a self-help system, how do states secure their interests?
Using own resources & strategies
Why are superpowers particularly difficult to hold accountable?
Why are superpowers particularly difficult to hold accountable?
They have large amounts of power
What is the primary concern that shapes a state's foreign and domestic policies?
What is the primary concern that shapes a state's foreign and domestic policies?
National interest
Which agreement did the U.S. withdraw from under Trump, citing national interest over global commitments?
Which agreement did the U.S. withdraw from under Trump, citing national interest over global commitments?
Paris Climate Agreement
Why are states generally unwilling to participate fully in IGOs?
Why are states generally unwilling to participate fully in IGOs?
They don't want to relinquish sovereignty
What motivated the UK's decision to pursue Brexit?
What motivated the UK's decision to pursue Brexit?
Concerns about sovereignty
What is the security dilemma?
What is the security dilemma?
Defensive actions threaten other states
What does the balance of power prevent in the international system?
What does the balance of power prevent in the international system?
Any one state becoming too powerful
Which system has one state holding overwhelming power and influence?
Which system has one state holding overwhelming power and influence?
Unipolar system
Why is a bipolar system often seen as stable?
Why is a bipolar system often seen as stable?
Two powers can check each other
The current global order is increasingly described as which type of system?
The current global order is increasingly described as which type of system?
Multipolar