Year 13 Politics Midterm Review (S2)

What is a nation?

• self-identifying community without a defined territory or sovereignty

• autonomous political community held together by citizenship and nationality

• absolute and unlimited power and authority

• emergence of a complex web of interconnectedness in many forms

What is a characteristic of a state?

• political entity with sovereignty

• self-identifying community that does not have sovereignty

• defined territory not needed

• can live in multiple states

What is a key feature of a nation-state?

• can contain more than one nation or community

• can live in multiple states

• typically has a population that is culturally, ethnically and linguistically similar

• self-identifying community that does not have sovereignty

Which people belong to the largest nation inhabiting multiple countries, including Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria?

How is sovereignty defined?

• a state with absolute power

• a state with a permanent population

• a state with an effective and functioning government

• a state with a defined territory

Which is a characteristic of a nation?

• their territory or land is often disputed

• they must assist the UN in military operations when called upon

• they have a registered population of more than 25 million

• they are recognised by the international community

What role do Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) play in climate change mitigation?

• Facilitating international cooperation and policy-making

• Providing financial aid to countries

• Enforcing climate agreements

• Conducting scientific research

What is a significant challenge faced by IGOs in addressing climate change?

• Differing national interests among member states

• Lack of funding

• Insufficient scientific data

• Limited public awareness

What is the main strength of international climate agreements like the Paris Agreement?

• Creating legally binding commitments

• Providing financial incentives

• Offering technological solutions

• Ensuring immediate compliance

What is essential for effective climate change mitigation according to the passage?

• Collaboration between IGOs and NGOs

• Increased funding for scientific research

• Stricter enforcement of laws

• Development of new technologies