
Midterm Examination in Contemporary World
Quiz by ROY CAPANGPANGAN
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What are the four key attributes that characterize world politics today?
Which event is considered the foundational basis for the modern interstate system, establishing the principle of state sovereignty over domestic affairs?
The concept of the "nation," as defined by Benedict Anderson, is fundamentally described as what kind of entity?
Which of the following is identified as a necessary attribute that a country and its government must possess to be defined as a "state"?
What is the crucial difference between the internal and external dimensions of state sovereignty?
Napoleon Bonaparte significantly challenged the Westphalian system by spreading which ideals across Europe during his military campaigns?
Which alliance of "great powers" was formed after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815 with the explicit aim of restoring the pre-French Revolution order?
Which 18th-century German philosopher envisioned a "global government" as a mechanism to prevent states from descending into a state of lawlessness?
The British philosopher Jeremy Bentham contributed to the development of liberal internationalism by achieving which of the following?
Giuseppe Mazzini, a 19th-century Italian patriot, held the distinct view that nationalism was required for what reason in relation to international cooperation?
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson championed the League of Nations, viewing it specifically as __________.
According to Karl Marx's socialist internationalism, what was the primary function of nationalism?
Which radical form of socialist internationalism emerged from the Russian Revolution of 1917 and was led by Vladimir Lenin?
What were the Socialist International (SI), established in 1889 by European socialist and labor parties, primarily successful in achieving?
How does the concept of "internationalism" generally relate to the absolute sovereignty of the state?
Which of the following statements accurately differentiates "internationalization" from "globalization" ?
Following World War II and the failure of the League of Nations, which institution ascended as the central hub for global governance, embodying liberal internationalism?
What specific function of the state is exemplified by the principle that Russia or China cannot simply pass laws governing the Philippines, and vice versa?
Which international organization (IO) is cited as an example of an influential, independent actor that promotes a specific economic orthodoxy based on the beliefs of its economists?
What is the comprehensive term used to describe the various intersecting processes that create a form of world order, even though no single world government exists?
According to scholars Barnett and Finnemore, what power allows International Organizations (IOs) to invent and apply categories and thereby create powerful global standards?
Which specific IO uses its "power of classification" to define what constitutes a "refugee," thereby impacting state requirements to accept them?
What power do IOs exercise when they define concepts like "security" to include protection from environmental harm, or define the meaning of "development"?
IOs are able to spread norms—accepted codes of conduct—primarily because their staff are generally regarded as possessing what?
Which Nobel Prize-winning economist criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF)for utilizing a "one-size-fits-all" approach when providing economic recommendations to developing countries?
The United Nations (UN) was established after World War II to create amore lasting international league, following the failure and collapse of which prior organization?
Which organ of the United Nations is described as the "main deliberative policymaking and representative organ" where all 193 member states hold seats?
According to the UN charter, decisions on important questions—such as budgetary matters, peace and security, or admission of new members—in the General Assembly require what kind of vote?
Which Filipino diplomat achieved the notable distinction of being elected President of the UN General Assembly during the years 1949–1950?
How many total member states comprise the UN Security Council, and how are these members categorized?
The 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council serve for how long before a new election is held by the General Assembly?
Which of the following countries is NOT listed among the Permanent 5 (P5) members of the UN Security Council?
What is the fundamental responsibility of the UN Security Council regarding international disputes?
What crucial power distinguishes the Permanent 5 members from the non-permanent members of the Security Council, enabling them to halt any SC action?
In the case of the Syrian civil war, which Permanent 5 member used its veto power to prevent the UN Security Council from taking action against the government of Bashar al-Assad?
The UN Security Council’s effectiveness is often hampered by the P5 veto power, as demonstrated by the Syrian conflict which resulted in what specific consequences?
What action did NATO take in the case of Kosovo when the UN Security Council failed to approve military intervention?
The decision by the United States to lead a "coalition of the willing" and invade Iraq in 2001, despite the UN Security Council's refusal to approve it, is an example of _________?
International organizations can become sources of great harm when they become _________.
Which of the following is listed as one of the four key attributes of world politics today?
The shared identity and deep connection felt by members of a nation, such as Filipinos rallying behind a Filipino Olympic athlete, is known as ___________.
Which key historical figure fundamentally rejected nationalism, seeing it as a capitalist tool used specifically to divide the working class?
Who proposed the establishment of a "world court" and international legislation to achieve the "greatest happiness of all nations" as part of his conception of internationalism?
What element is crucial to the nation but is specifically absent from the attributes defining a "state"?
What concept is considered a core principle of globalization and a vital aspect of global politics, characterized by heightened interdependence among states?
Aside from states, what other entities can influence governments by lobbying for issues such as animal cruelty laws, environmental protection, or trade policy?
Why are the World Bank economists regarded as legitimate experts, thereby enabling them to diffuse norms regarding development projects?
What did Vladimir Lenin establish in 1919 with the initial goal of actively spreading world revolution?
The relative stability provided by the Westphalian system lasted until it was significantly challenged by the actions of which historical figure?
What is the status of the five members of the UN Security Council known as the Permanent 5 (P5)?