Y10 Politics - Quiz 1

What does the term "sovereignty" refer to in international politics?

• The ability of a country to influence others

• The supreme authority of a state to govern itself without outside interference

• The process of electing a government

• The division of government powers

Who is considered the main actor in international politics?

• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

• The state

• The electorate

• The judiciary

What does IGO stand for?

• International Governmental Organisation

• Inter-Governmental Organisation

• Internal Government Office

• International Group Organisation

What does NGO stand for?

• National Government Office

• Non-Governmental Organisation

• New Government Order

• National Group Organisation

How is "power" best defined in politics?

• The ability to make laws

• The ability to alter the behaviour of others to get what you want

• The right to vote

• The process of electing representatives

What is "soft power"?

• Using military force to achieve goals

• Influencing others through attraction and persuasion

• Passing new laws

• Controlling the media

What is "hard power"?

• The use of economic or military force to influence others

• The ability to persuade through culture

• The process of voting

• The separation of powers

What is an "electorate"?

• A group of politicians in parliament

• A geographical area represented by a member of parliament

• The process of making laws

• The upper house of parliament

Which of the following best describes "autocracy"?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a single person with absolute power

• Rule by elected representatives

• Rule by a monarch with limited powers

What is a "constitutional monarchy"?

• A system where the monarch has unlimited power

• A system where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution

• A system with no monarch

• A system ruled by military leaders