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progressive realization

"Progressive realization (non-discriminative) use of maximum of all available resources" ICESCR

John Locke

"Second treatise of Government"; "life, health, liberty, and possessions"; adopted by Jefferson in writing of Declaration of Independance

What is the definition of "GDP Growth"? Note, definitions are found on the Maps, Country Profile, and Rank by Variable tabs by clicking on a variable name.

"The annual rate of change in nominal Gross Domestic Product (Constant Prices)"

What is the definition of "Aggregate GDP"?

"The nominal value (at official exchange rates) of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year"

World Health Organization (WHO)

"enjoyment of highest standard of health is a fundamental right for every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social conditions"

"Aggregate GDP" is defined as "The nominal value (at official exchange rates) of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year (Constant prices)" as measured in Billions $US. (Note, the RCII uses the Atlas as opposed to the Purchasing Power Parity method of measuring GDP for consistency purposes across variables). Using the Charts Tab, recreate the Top 7 bar chart above or otherwise determine the difference between the output of the U.S. economy (#1) as opposed to the Indian economy (#7). Note, India divides its GDP among almost 1 billion more people than the United States!

$16,305,980,000,000 (i.e. roughly $16.3 trillion)

$16,917,490,000,000 (i.e. roughly $16.9 trillion)

RCII "Aggregate GDP" is defined as "The nominal value (at official exchange rates) of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year (Constant prices)" as measured in Billions $US. (Note, the RCII uses the Atlas as opposed to the Purchasing Power Parity method of measuring GDP for consistency purposes across variables). Using the Charts Tab, recreate the Top 7 bar chart above or otherwise determine the difference between the output of the U.S. economy (#1) as opposed to the Indian economy (#7). Note, India divides its GDP among almost 1 billion more people than the United States!

$16,917,490,000,000 (i.e. roughly $16.9 trillion)

RCII States use different types of trade strategies to try to improve economic outcomes, some are more "classic liberal," believing that freer trade will eventually benefit all economies, while others pursue more protectionist policies to try to guide the market and help local producers and populations. Recreate the bar chart of "Barriers to Trade" above and list the countries from more open (scoring highest) to more protected (scoring lowest).

(left to right) 1- singapore 2 - chile 3- ireland 4- usa 5- china

Anti-state nationalism can be considered (select all that apply): - Official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government - A driving force of anti-colonialism - The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government - Obsolete since the anti-colonial movements since the 1960s

- A driving force of anti-colonialism - The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government

Nationalism is (select all that apply): - Synonymous with statehood - A force that arises from different sources, such as shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, and history - A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny - Sports fans with a fanatical love of their home team

- A force that arises from different sources, such as shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, and history - A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny

Nationalism and religion (select all that apply): - Almost never overlap, with very exceptions - Sparked tremendous violence during the Quit India movement of Mahatma Gandhi - Are generally considered the only two forces that cna legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence) - Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today

- Are generally considered the only two forces that cna legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence) - Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today

Nationalism (select all that apply): - Is always pro-state - Is almost always opposed to the legitimate state - Can be both pro-state and anti-state - Is a powerful tool which can liberate, oppress, or empower a people

- Can be both pro-state and anti-state - Is a powerful tool which can liberate, oppress, or empower a people

Sovereignty (select all that apply): - Can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws - Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons - Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life - Is held by all nations on the globe

- Can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws - Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons - Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life

The French Revolution (select all that apply): - Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty - Was an example of how ultra-nationalistic governments are always illegitimate in the eyes of the people - Reinforced French citizens' identities more within religions, guilds, and villages, as opposed to a broader French identity - Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world

- Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty -Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world

What are sources of identity that can contribute to a sense of nationalism (select all that apply)? - Historical memory - Geographic proximity - Feelings of civic community - Religion

- Historical memory - Geographic proximity - Feelings of civic community - Religion

International Governmental Organizations (select all that apply): - Are not made up of countries, but are rather best understood as civil society organizations - Are generally for-profit organizations, like Nike or Toyota, and have gained increasing power in recent decades - Include such organizations as the United Nations and the World Bank - Include celebrities as founding members, so they can raise money and build awareness surrounding global issues

- Include such organizations as the United Nations and the World Bank

Individuals serving as actors on the world stage include (select all the apply): - Industry leaders, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg - Celebrities such as Beyonce and Angelina Jolie - States, such as Germany and China - Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), such as the Care and Doctors Without Borders

- Industry leaders, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg - Celebrities such as Beyonce and Angelina Jolie

Civic nationalism (select all that apply): - Is a more exclusive form of nationalism than ethnic nationalism - United society through such factors as a common language, religion, culture, and historic memory - Has examples such as the Kurds, Pashtuns, and Ibo - Is a more inclusive nationalism than ethnic nationalism

- Is a more inclusive nationalism than ethnic nationalism

A state (select all that apply): - Is synonymous with a nation - Is a product of 19th century realism - Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area - Is synonymous with a country

- Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area - Is synonymous with a country

The drawing of state borders on maps during the age of exploration and colonialism (select all that apply): - Led to the enhancement of sovereignty and national identity in world affairs - Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism - Strengthened local identities and ties to local nobles during medieval feudalism - Led to permanent international borders, none of which have been changed

- Led to the enhancement of sovereignty and national identity in world affairs - Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism

Nationalism can be seen in (select all that apply): - Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII - The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination - The fact that all nations are states with sovereignty - The singing of the national anthem at baseball games

- Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII - The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination - The singing of the national anthem at baseball games

Rifkin argues that (select all that apply): - The lack of an international response to the earthquake in Chile shows the challenges in building empathy - We may survive as a species because we evolved to nation-states, the highest form of human social organization - Social consciousness is the same today as it was in hunter-forager societies, we just need to harness it - Our social consciousness evolves and we can extend it to the entire biosphere, allowing us to survive as a species

- Our social consciousness evolves and we can extend it to the entire biosphere, allowing us to survive as a species

Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force (select all that apply): - The creation of the United Nations, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism - The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India - The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world - The anticolonial movements that helped lead to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today

- The creation of the United Nations, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism - The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India - The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world - The anticolonial movements that helped lead to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today

State sovereignty is (select all that apply): - The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories - The ability of individuals to opt out of their country's laws if they choose - Only established by a vote of the United Nations General Assembly - Nullified by the Charter of the United Nations, which established world government

- The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories

Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force (select all that apply)? - The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa - The anticolonial movements that helped lead to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today - The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state - The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world

- The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa - The anticolonial movements that helped lead to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today - The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state - The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world

In a socialist system: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

- The state owns and controls key means of production

As noted in the video, repeated studies have indicated that more generous people (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

- feel more fulfilled - live longer

Common ways to measure poverty include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

- income - consumption

What led to the official start of World War II?

Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland

Who led to the official start of WWII?

Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland

Since the 1980s, middle class families have primarily maintained consumption by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

- working longer hours - increasing their debt - having more two income families (with more women entering the workforce)

For developing countries that primarily produce raw (often called primary) products, such as mining and agricultural goods

-"comparative advantage" is often based on just a few primary products -persistently low export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development -jobs are often low wage and low skilled -arguments for "comparative advantage" can be seen as developmental "dead ends"

What change in thinking is linked to Agenda 21?

-A growing recognition that developing countries should integrate the environment into their development strategies -A growing recognition that economic development strategies need to be in harmony with nature -A growing recognition that developed countries should cut down on their wasteful consumption patterns

What are reasons for why in 2000 the UN General Assembly adopted the MDGs..

-A growing recognition that the world was failing to reach most of the goals set out in Agenda 21 -Official development assistance from industrialized countries had declined since the 1992 Rio Summit

The Brundtland Commission's 1987 report "Our Common Future" identified:

-A need for world-wide development strategies that recognized the limits of our ecosystem -Poverty eradication as a necessary requirement for environmentally sustainable development

Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs) include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Administrative requirements, such as customs procedures Free Trade Agreements Health and safety standards Tariffs

-Administrative requirements, such as customs procedures -Health and safety standards -Voluntary Export Restraints

Order the countries in the chart above from least urbanized to the most urbanized

-Afghanistan -India -China -Ireland -U.S -Japan

Place these five in order from most refugees to least refugees

-Afghanistan -Somalia -South Sudan -Sudan -Democratic Republic of Congo

The first steps in opening the Chinese economy included (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Allowing farmers to sell excess produce on the market, once they had met local and national quotas -Inviting foreign firms to form joint ventures with state-owned manufacturers to produce for export

Which of the following were the key outcomes of the Johannesburg Summit in 2002?

-An implementation plan detailing a comprehensive program of action with quantifiable goals and targets -A pledge by the world's leaders to commit fully to the goal of sustainable development -The forming of nearly 300 voluntary partnerships between private sector and civil society organizations to support sustainable development

Tied to the focus in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on better quality education is a belief that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Better education can lead to better participation in democracy -A focus on education, especially of girls, leads to improved family health and individual productivity - Better education leads to better use of higher technologies

Whirlpool claims its foreign competitors engage in unfair competition. What are examples in the video of what "unfair competition" means (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

-Companies getting direct funding (subsidies) from the government -Companies selling their washing machines at prices lower than what they're charging for the same washing machines back home -Companies selling their washing machines at prices lower than their cost of production

LDCs have often been unable to take advantage of their "comparative advantages" in agricultural production because (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Corrupt leaders in LDCs have stolen profits and/or siphoned off outside loans meant to strengthen comparative advantages -MDCs protect their own agricultural production from cheaper imports from LDCs

The following factors explain how globalization has helped in promoting human rights...

-Due to advances in technology and gains in literacy and education, more people know about human rights -Social media platforms allow people to organize even when governments try to limit free speech and assembly

Company costs can often be lower if (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Environmental regulations are weakened, allowing them to pollute more readily Environmental regulations are strengthened, especially clean air laws Pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are enhanced Pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are eliminated

-Environmental regulations are weakened, allowing them to pollute more readily -Pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are eliminated -Age and gender discrimination laws are removed, allowing them to terminate employees at will

Arguments in favor of free trade often include each of the following: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

-Free trade produces overall economic growth and jobs in sectors where the country has a comparative advantage -Open trade fosters lower prices for consumers -Everyone benefits when countries produce and sell what they do most efficiently -Free trade promotes interdependence among countries and helps maintain international peace

Nationalism can be seen in....

-Gandhi's drive for independence from Great Britain before and after WWII -Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII

-Having cuts that don't go deep enough -Lacking mandatory cuts in emissions

President George W. Bush's decision to impose a temporary 30 percent tariff on imported steel in 2002 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Helped the steel industry by allowing U.S steel producers to gain a larger share of the local market -Was seen by some as a political move to help the president's reelection chances in key electoral states -Hurt the U.S. automakers, who had to pay higher prices for steel

Which of the following are human rights NGOs...

-Human Rights Watch -Amnesty International

Nationalism can be seen in (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination The fact that all nations are states with sovereignty Gandhi's drive for independence from Great Britain before and after WWII

Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination Gandhi's drive for independence from Great Britain before and after WWII

When looking at Niger's population pyramid, which of the following are correct statements (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Niger has a youthful population More than 35% of Niger's population are under 10 years of age

President George W. Bush's decision to impose a temporary 30 percent tariff on imported steel in 2002 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Hurt the U.S. automakers, who had to pay higher prices for steel Is an example where trade policy followed classic liberal theory, as noted by Treasury Secretary O'Neill Helped the steel industry by allowing U.S steel producers to gain a larger share of the local market Was seen by some as a political move to help the president's reelection chances in key electoral states

-Hurt the U.S. automakers, who had to pay higher prices for steel -Helped the steel industry by allowing U.S steel producers to gain a larger share of the local market -Was seen by some as a political move to help the president's reelection chances in key electoral states

Which of the following are listed as part of the MDGs?

-Improve maternal health -Achieve universal primary education -Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger -Develop a global partnership for development -Promote gender equality and women's empowerment

Which of the following are likely consequences of climate change?...

-Increased number of droughts -Increased flooding -Growing number of climate refugees -Rapidly changing habitats and species extinction

-Orange (the world's worst in overall "Environmental Sustainability") -Green (scoring better than the other countries with one exception, though not close to the world's best on any variable) -Blue (the world's worst in overall "Air Quality")

-India -US -China

One of the key outcomes of Rio+20 was a focus on building a green economy. A green economy is an economy that:

-Is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive -Improves human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks

One of the key outcomes of Rio+20 was a focus on building a green economy. A green economy is an economy that..

-Is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive -Improves human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks

For developing countries that mainly produce raw (often called primary) products, such as mining and agricultural goods: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

-Jobs are often low wage and low skilled -"Comparative advantage" is often based on just a few primary products -Persistently low export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development -Arguments for "comparative advantage" can be seen as developmental "dead ends"

Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election shows how information flows are a pivotal part of globalization. Using the RCII map of Information Flows below, what can be inferred (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Nigeria is more open to information flows than Brazil Indonesia is more open to information flows than Russia The Democratic Republic of Congo is more open to information flows than South Africa China is more open to information flows than India

For developing countries that primarily produce raw (often called primary) products, such as mining and agricultural goods (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Classic liberal trade theory is seen as the only solution Jobs are often low wage and low skilled Arguments for "comparative advantage" can be seen as developmental "dead ends" Persistently low export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development

-Jobs are often low wage and low skilled -Arguments for "comparative advantage" can be seen as developmental "dead ends" -Persistently low export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development

With respect to the charge that LG and Samsung take advantage of unfair trade practices as far as washing machines are concerned: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

-LG and Samsung have argued they follow the rules 100%, and simply have better products than Whirlpool -U.S. regulators in the Obama and Trump administrations have repeatedly agreed that the companies are breaking international trade rules

Cultural relativism is based on the notion that...

-Local traditions trump the rights in the UDHR -The final authority in determining what is right for a citizenry lies with the people or their government

What are some of the reasons for why the world's population drastically increased over the past 70 years?...

-Major public health advances -Reduced mortality rates -Improved food production and distribution

Keynes biographer (Robert Skidelsky) sums up Keynes with three ideas, including (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Markets are inherently volatile -Large scale unemployment can develop in volatile markets -Nothing can stop a downward spiral and growing unemployment is a depresses economy unless the government steps in with public spending to replace a lack of private spending

China ranks as the worst in the world on seven of the 15 "Air Quality" variables in the RCII (both aggregate variables and raw data variables). Select all the variables below where the country ranks last (#134, score of 1).

-Methane Emissions (KT of CO2 Equivalent) -Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions -Exposure to WHO Exceedance of PM2.5 -CO2 Emissions (KT)

In the United States (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Micro-lending has taken root through Grameen America and other organizations -Micro-lending has been supplemented by NGOs that give out "micro-grants"

Which of the following were the key outcomes of the Johannesburg Summit in 2002..

-Nearly 300 voluntary partnerships made up of private sector and civil society groups to support sustainable development -An implementation plan detailing a comprehensive program of action with quantifiable goals and targets -A pledge by the world's leaders to commit fully to the goal of sustainable development

What are reasons for why in 2000 the UN General Assembly adopted the MDGs?

-Official development assistance from industrialized countries had declined since the 1992 Rio Summit -Increasing concerns over globalization and emerging issues such as the HIV/AIDS pandemic -A growing recognition that the world was failing to reach most of the goals set out in Agenda 21

Consumers (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Often do not know the conditions in which foreign goods are made -Have to grapple with whether to buy foreign goods that might have been made in sweatshops

Company costs can often be lower if (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are eliminated -Minimum wage and workplace safety regulations are cut -Age and gender discrimination laws are removed, allowing them to terminate employees at will -Environmental regulations are weakened, allowing them to pollute more readily

The UNDP's Human Development Index (HDI) is based on three factors, including (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Per capital purchasing power -Life expectancy -Educational attainment

Which of the following were contributing factors to the outbreak of the civil war in Syria?...

-Permanent changes to rain and windfall patterns brought on by global warming -Increasing scarcity of water and food sources -The 2009 draught that had forced large numbers of rural Syrians into already crowded cities

What policy changes under Franklin Roosevelt contributed to declining poverty and inequality in the United States? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Progressive income taxes, taxing the wealthy at higher percentages than the poor - The establishment of Social Security and Medicare -The creation of the GI Bill after WWII -Laws setting minimum wages and overtime bonuses

Which of the following are listed as part of the MDGs..

-Promote gender equality and women's empowerment -Halve extreme poverty and hunger -Ensure environmental sustainability -Develop a global partnership for development

The concept of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), developed by the UN, shows the growing importance of human rights by...

-Putting forward the idea that states have the responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes -Stressing that states have the responsibility to protect their populations from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes

Trends in income inequality include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Rapid increases in income inequality in the United States since the 1970s -Increases in global income going to the top 5 percent versus the bottom 5 percent

Which of the following are actions individuals can take to help achieve the SDGs?

-Reduce, reuse, recycle -Ask your local and national authorities to engage in activities that don't harm people or the planet -Whenever possible, bike, walk or take public transportation -Don't waste food (buy only what you need, freeze left-overs) -Save water: avoid baths, take shorter showers

-Rwanda -Yugoslavia

Colonies (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Saw the introduction of key European ideas, such as nationalism, individualism, and justice -Often saw the development of significant infrastructure that helped get commodities out of the areas -Were generally drained of commodities, human capital, and/or money -Were often restructured by the dominant country to produce one particular crop r mineral resource

Sustainable development has been defined as:

-Sound environmental planning without sacrificing economic and social improvements -Development that improves the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecosystems -Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs -Development that improves the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecosystems

Sustainable development has been defined as

Across the globe, urbanization has been caused by

-Technological developments, "pushing" people off the farm -Environmental decline, such as the overgrazing of land -Industrialization, "pulling" people into cities

Across the globe, urbanization has been caused by...

-Technological developments, "pushing" people off the farm -Environmental decline, such as the overgrazing of land -Industrialization, "pulling" people into cities

What are some of the examples through which globalization challenges state sovereignty...

-Technology has made it possible for populations beyond a state's borders to put pressure on states by facilitating communication that can go around a government's restrictions -International financial institutions can grant or withhold resources and overrule the decisions of states -MNCs can more easily move across borders and escape regulation by governments -International organized crime has become so powerful in some places that it controls territory and large segments of a state's population

What is the main critique that developing states (LDCs) levy against industrial states (MDCs) over global environmental issues?

-That the average person in an industrialized country accounts for significantly more resource consumption than someone in a poorer country -That the long history of MDC industrialization processes has been the greatest contributor to global environmental problems

What is the main critique that developing states levy against industrial states over global environmental issues

-That the long history of the North's industrialization processes has been the greatest contributor to global environmental problems -That the average person in an industrialized country accounts for significantly more resource consumption than someone in a poorer country

Key "general tendencies" of international population movements in an age of globalization include...

-The "feminization" of migration, as women are an increasing part of workforces -The increasing politicization of migration -The involvement of an increasing number of countries, both as sending and receiving states -Ongoing changes in where people go and where they come from

In his 1798 publication, Thomas Malthus argued that...

-The "positive checks" of famine, war, and epidemics would bring populations back under control -The human desire to reproduce would lead to starvation, poverty and human misery

Which of the following are points of criticism made against the SDGs ?

-The SDGs are internally inconsistent because they don't acknowledge that global poverty and ecological decline are tied to extreme wealth, inequality, and overconsumption -There are too many goals and targets for them to be effective -The goals are presented as if in isolation and this could contribute to missing important connections that undermine the goal of sustainability

As can be seen in the Country Profile drill down above, the United States ranks 100th in "Air Quality," 73rd in "Water Quality," and 65th in "Land Quality." Look inside these three subdimensions and select all of the below that are true.

-The U.S. ranks last in "Carbon Emissions" -The U.S. ties for #1 in "Exposure to Household Air Pollution"

Which are the ways in which the UN supports human rights...

-The UN promotes knowledge and public support through educating publics about human rights -The UN helps implement human rights through enforcement activities such as peacekeeping -The UN helps implement human rights through economic development -The UN helps formulate international human rights standards through treaties and declarations

Which of the following are empirically observable changes showing that our biosphere is changing?...

-The extent and thickness of the Arctic sea has declined rapidly over the past decades -The number of record-high temperature events in the U.S. has been increasing since the 1950s -Global sea level rose by about (17 centimeters) 6.7 inches in the past century

"Brain Drain" is...

-The loss of highly skilled persons, mostly from developing countries, as they migrate to, most often, developed countries -Sometimes not entirely negative, as those who emigrate can sometimes return home with new skills or capital

-The number of people living on less than $3.10 a day has remained roughly the same (about 2 billion people) -Most of the gains have been in two countries, China and India (especially China)

What can we say about trends in global population growth?...

-The world's population continues to grow but the rate of population growth is decreasing -Fertility rates in the least developed countries are declining but still very high -More than 80% of the world's population is located in the less-developed world

Which of the following are points of criticism made against the SDGs

-There are too many goals and targets for them to be effective -The SDGs are internally inconsistent because they don't acknowledge that global poverty and ecological decline are tied to extreme wealth and overconsumption

What are some of the ways in which MNCs can promote human rights...

-Through public private partnerships they can help develop the technology needed for the UN or NGOs to get more data on human rights issues -They can use their access to markets around the world as a way of building networks based on real-time data exchanges, allowing the UN faster response time during emergencies

The 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council are....

-UK -US -Russia -China -France

Which of the following are some of the ways through which celebrities can affect human rights...

-Using their celebrity status to raise awareness -Founding Human Rights Organizations -Engaging in philanthropic behavior by giving money to human rights causes -Acting as UN Goodwill Ambassadors

Under colonialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Vast revenues and resources typically flow out of the colonies, with relatively little capital flowing back in -Colonies provide cheap labor and resources, and serve as markets for the colonizers goods -A core dominant country generally controls the political and economic lives of foreign peoples

Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs) include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Voluntary Export Restraints -Health and safety standards -Administrative requirements, such as customs procedures

Which of the following are examples through which technological innovations have been successfully used to promote human rights...

-When Egyptian protesters in 2011 used Twitter to publicize videos of police violence -When a solar-powered Internet network allows villages in Uganda to get access to crop information and thus to improve their yields and incomes

Which of the following are questions that remain unanswered even after the SDGs were adopted?

-Who will decide on the how much of the financial costs will be taken on by public and how much by private sources? -Will MDCs carry a greater share of the financial obligations than LDCs? -How should the roles and responsibilities of implementation be shared between developing and developed states?

Which of the following are alternative energy sources?...

-Wind power -Hydroelectricity -Biomass

Which statements about poverty around the world are true? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

-Women suffer more from poverty than men -The largest number of poor people live in Asia -The incidence of poverty is generally higher in rural than urban areas

Nationalism is.....

-a force that arises from different sources, such as shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, and history -a shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny

A state....

-a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area -has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648 -is synonymous with a country

Secretariat....

-administeres the programs and policies of UN organs -has an international staff that orders from the Secretary General

Secretariat

-administers the programs and policies of UN organs -has an international staff that orders from the Secretary General

The first steps in opening the Chinese economy included

-allowing farmers to sell excess produce on the market, once they had met local and national quotas -inviting foreign firms to form joint ventures with state-owned manufacturers to produce for export

International Governmental Organizations....

-are formed by countries to achieve common goals that they cannot solve on their own -include such organizations as the UN and the World Bank

Which of the following are necessary components of a modern definition of terrorism?

-attacks are intended to influence an audience -the violence is premeditated and political -attacks are concentrated against civilians and noncombatants

Biological

-bacteria, viruses, fungi -anthrax, ricin, botulinum toxin -relatively simple and cheap to produce

biological weapons......

-bacteria, viruses, fungi -anthrax, ricin, botulinum toxin -relatively simple and cheap to produce

Tied to the focus in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on better quality education is a belief that

-better education can lead to better participation in democracy -better education leads to better use of higher technologies -a focus on education, especially of girls, leads to improved family health and individual productivity

sovereignty

-can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons -can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws -is seen when a state deports illegal immigrants

the international criminal court

-can try cases involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide -is currently investigating cases involving defendants who come mostly from African states

Which of the following countries possess nuclear weapons?

-china -North Korea -pakistan

Why would a civil war in one country be important to the security of other states....

-civil wars show that security is interconnected, because civil wars can disrupt trade or lead to an increase in the spread of disease across borders -civil wars can lead to a refugee crisis in a neighboring state -civil wars can include mass civilian casualties with regional spill-over

Under colonialism

-colonies provide cheap labor and resources, and serve as markets for the colonizers goods -a core dominant country generally controls the political and economic lives of foreign peoples -vast revenues and resources typically flow out of the colonies, with relatively little capital flowing back in

Economic and Social Council

-coordinates the FAO, WHO, UNDP and other specialized agencies -is the central body for coordinating UN economic and social work

Economic and Social Council....

-coordinates the FAO, WHO, UNDP and other specialized agencies -is the central body for coordinating UN economic and social work

LDCs have often been unable to take advantage of their "comparative advantages" in agricultural production because

-corrupt leaders in LDCs have stolen profits and/or siphoned off outside loans meant to strengthen comparative advantages -MDCs protect their own agricultural production from cheaper imports from LDCs

unsuccessful

-doesn't have global membership -members refused to put international security above national security

Company costs can often be lower if

-environmental regulations are weakened, allowing them to pollute more readily -pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are eliminated -minimum wage and workplace safety regulations are cut -age and gender discrimination laws are removed, allowing them to terminate employees at will

As noted in the video, repeated studies have indicated that more generous people

-feel more fulfilled -live longer

Nuclear

-fission or fusion lead to tremendous explosive power -based on secret Manhattan research program -used only twice

nuclear weapons....

-fission or fusion lead to tremendous explosive power -based on secret Manhattan research program -used only twice

Traditional Security

-focus on a state's military preparedness (security through armaments) -importance of hard power (country's military and size) -lack of war

Traditional security.....

-focus on a state's military preparedness (security through armaments) -importance of hard power (country's military and size) -lack of war

Security Council....

-has 5 permanent members and ten non-permanent members -includes the ability to veto resolutions -has the main responsibility to keep peace and security in the world -may impose economic sanctions or embargoes

Security Council....

Trustee Council

-has suspended its operations -was set up after WWII to promote self-governance in colonies

Trustee Council...

-has suspended its operations -was set up after WWII to promote self-governance in colonies

Civic Nationalism

-has the US as an example, as witnessed by the country's diversity and founding ideals -society is united by territory, citizenship, and legal rights and codes transmitted to all members of society -a more inclusive nationalism, as anyone could become a member of the nation

Civic Nationalism....

Consumers

-have to grapple with whether to buy foreign goods that might have been made in sweatshops -often do not know the conditions in which foreign goods are made

President George W. Bush's decision to impose a temporary 30% tariff on imported steel in 2002

-helped the steel industry by allowing US steel producers to gain a larger share of the local market -was seen by some as a political most to help the president's reelection chances in key electoral states -hurt the US automakers, who had to pay higher prices for steel

The case study on the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria offers an example of globalization because....

-hundreds of thousands of refugees have flooded out of the region seeking safety in Europe and elsewhere -poorly equipped refugee camps have raised the fear of the spread of diseases -refugee flows have led to significant financial costs in host countries, as well as a rise in anti-islamic feelings

Human Security

-importance of non-state actors -shared interests and cooperation between states -focus on interconnected security (security through sustainable human development) -basic human needs

Human security....

-importance of non-state actors -shared interests and cooperation between states -focus on interconnected security (security through sustainable human development) -basic human needs

Which of the following are examples of the social costs of military spending....

-in recent years, countries have spent a larger percentage on military spending than on social programs -as developing countries' military spending increases, their rate of economic growth declines and public debt increases -according o the CIA, in 2016, the US ranked first in military spending and only forty-third in life expectancy

evidence of globalization can be found...

-in the spread of the Ebola virus outside Africa -when Atlanta braves caps are found outside the US -in the popularity of CNN in foreign countries -with the spread of air pollution from china

Common ways to measure poverty include

-income -consumption

Cultural Imperialism....

-is one reason cited for the animosity of some Arabs toward the US -is where dominant groups (primarily in wealthier countries) press their culture on others -has led some countries, like France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences

Usage of the internet.....

-is rapidly increasing in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East -is almost half in Asia as a percentage of the worldwide internet use -is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations Europe and North America

Sovereignty....

-is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life -can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons -can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws

Globalization can...

-lead to unwanted external influence in a country, such as the Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election -allow for opportunities to learn about other cultures -result in more choices for consumers -help undermine the power of authoritarian governments

The UNDPs Human Development Index (HDI) is based on three factors including

-life expectancy -educational attainment -per capita purchasing power

In the US

-micro-lending has been supplemented by NGOs that give out 'micro-grants' -micro-lending has taken root through Grameen America and other organizations

Three essential components (types) of power identified by Nye include:

-military power -economic power -attraction (soft) power

Chemical

-mustard gas, sarin gas, chlorine gas, used in both WWI and syrian civil war -relatively simple and cheap to produce

chemical weapons.....

-mustard gas, sarin gas, chlorine gas, used in both WWI and syrian civil war -relatively simple and cheap to produce

In the PBS video, it is noted that

-people in expensive cars are more likely not to stop at pedestrian crosswalks -people feel entitled even when games like Monopoly are obviously rigged in their favor -more affluent people are more likely to take candy that they know has been left for a child

Vertical Proliferation Prevention

-prevent increase in number and destructiveness of weapons within a state a;ready possessing them.

Horizontal Proliferation Prevention

-prevent spread of WMD to states that do not have them.

A founding objective of the UN is to....

-promote economic development and human rights -maintain peace and security

What influenced the horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War....

-quest for security and prestige -superpower rivalry -regional competition (rivalry between neighbors

Trends in income inequality include

-rapid increases in income inequality in the US since the 1970s -increases in global income going to the top 5% versus the bottom 5%

Which of the following concepts were part of the post-WWI blueprint for international cooperation.....

-readjustment of territories and the creation of new states -the principle of national self-determination -the creation of the league of nations

Sustainable development involves:

-reducing consumption -increasing efficiency -using renewable energies

how was the league of nations successful

-resolves territorial disputes in Asland Islands -coordinated relief of war refugees in Turkish war of independence largest war relief in history -resolves clash between Greece/Bulgaria -ended slavery in Liberia

Colonies

-saw the introduction of key European ideas, such as nationalism, individualism, and justice -often saw the development of significant infrastructure that helped get commodities out of the areas -were generally drained of commodities, human capital, and/or money -were often restructured by the dominant country to produce one particular crop or mineral resource

International Court of Justice

-settles legal disputes only between states -is the UN's main judicial organ

International Court of Justice....

-settles legal disputes only between states -is the UN's main judicial organ

Ethnic Nationalism

-society is united by a common language, religion, culture, and historical memory -is more exclusive form of nationalism, with membership limited by the unique elements of the group -has the Kurds, Pashtuns, and Ibo as examples

Ethnic Nationalism....

Which of the following are examples of how vertical proliferation can challenge security.....

-spending money on stockpiling weapons diverts funds from social programs -arms buildups provide more weapons for governments and groups to engage in conflicts

Which of the following were consequences of proliferation concerns.....

-successful UN Security Council negotiations with Iran (2015) -confrontation with North Korea -the Iraq War (2003)

What did the events in Greece and Turkey mean to the US' understanding of its post-WWII role in the world.....

-that the US as the only capable world power needed to resist the inevitable expansion of the Soviet Union and communism -that if the two countries were not helped, the Soviet Union would threaten the rest of Europe -that a crisis in two faraway countries threaten the security of the US

What policy changes under Franklin Roosevelt contributed to declining poverty and inequality in the US

-the creation of the GI Bill after WWII -the establishment of social security and medicare -progressive income taxes, taxing the wealthy at higher percentages than the poor

what was the immediate context for why the UDHR was drafted

-the horror of over 50 million dead in WWII -the terrible atrocities committed during WWII, such as the Holocaust

Human security requires recognizing....

-the importance of nonmilitary threats to security, including human rights abuses, environmental degradation, health issues, migration flows, poverty and more. -that in addition to a lack of war, security needs to ensure that basic human needs are met -the fact that some of the main causes of death today are not from wars

Which statements about poverty around the world are true

-the incidence of poverty is generally higher in rural than urban areas -women suffer more from poverty than men -the largest number of poor people live in Asia

General Assembly

-the main deliberative organ; all member states are represented -can discuss any matter, except disputes being considered by the Security Council

General Assembly

-the main deliberative organ; all member states are represented -can discuss any matter, except disputes being considered by the Security Council

While globally the number and percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day has dropped dramatically since 1990, what is also true

-the number of people living on less than $3.10 a day has remained roughly the same (about 2 billion people) -most of the gains have been in two countries, China and India (especially China)

Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force....

-the sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa -the creation of the UN, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism -the ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state -the strong sense of superiority felt in Nazi Germany, leading to the death of millions

While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization", include...

-the wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store -the creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor

Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs) include

-voluntary export restraints -health and safety standards -administrative requirements, such as custom procedures

The French Revolution...

-was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world -was an important moment in setting the roots of modern nationalism -greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty

Since the 1980s, middle class families have primarily maintained consumption by

-working longer hours -increasing their debts -having more two income families (with more women entering the workforce)

How many countries opposed the UDHR in 1948?

How many countries voted against the UDHR in 1948?

how many countries voted against the UDHR in 1948

Order the following countries from the country that exports the highest volume to the country that exports the lowest volume by using "Aggregate Exports (Bil USD)" on Rank by Variable.

1 china 2 india 3 russia 4 brazil 5 south africa

Rank the countries from best to worst on the aggregate "Governance" indicator (hint: Brazil and India almost tie, so you may have to find their data in another way using the RCII).

1 south africa 2 brazil 3 india 4 china 5 russia

For developing countries that primarily produce raw (often called primary) products, such as mining and agricultural goods

1. "Comparative advantage" is often based on just a few primary products 2. Jobs are often low wage and low skilled 3. Persistently low export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development 4. Arguments for "comparative advantage" can be seen as developmental "dead ends"

The first steps in opening the Chinese economy included

1. Allowing farmers to sell excess produce on the market, once they had met local and national quotas 2. Inviting foreign firms to form joint ventures with state-owned manufacturers to produce for export

Tied to the focus in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on better quality education is a belief that

1. Better education can lead to better participation in democracy 2. A focus on education, especially of girls, leads to improved family health and individual productivity 3. Better education leads to better use of higher technologies

Order the following countries from the country that exports the highest volume to the country that exports the lowest volume by using "Aggregate Exports (Bil USD)" on Rank by Variable.

1. China 2. India 3. Russia 4. Brazil 5. South Africa

Under colonialism:

1. Colonies provide cheap labor and resources, and serve as markets for the colonizers goods 2. A core dominant country generally controls the political and economic lives of foreign peoples 3. Vast revenues and resources typically flow out of the colonies, with relatively little capital flowing back in

LDCs have often been unable to take advantage of their "comparative advantages" in agricultural production because (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

1. Corrupt leaders in LDCs have stolen profits and/or siphoned off outside loans meant to strengthen comparative advantages 2. MDCs protect their own agricultural production from cheaper imports from LDCs

As noted in the video, repeated studies have indicated that more generous people

1. Feel more fulfilled 2. Live longer

Consumers

1. Have to grapple with whether to buy foreign goods that might have been made in sweatshops 2. Often do not know the conditions in which foreign goods are made

Since the 1980s, middle class families have primarily maintained consumption by

1. Increasing their debts 2. Working longer hours 3. Having more two income families (with more women entering the workforce)

In the United States

1. Micro-lending has been supplemented by NGOs that give out "micro-grants" 2. Micro-lending has taken root through Grameen America and other organizations

1. Most of the gains have been in two countries, China and India (especially China) 2. The number of people living on less than $3.10 a day has remained roughly the same (about 2 billion people)

Keynes biographer (Robert Skidelsky) sums up Keynes with three ideas, including

1. Nothing can stop a downward spiral and growing unemployment in a depressed economy unless the government steps in with public spending to replace a lack of private spending 2. Large scale unemployment can develop in volatile markets 3. Markets are inherently volatile

Company costs can often be lower if

1. Pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are eliminated 2. Age and gender discrimination laws are removed, allowing them to terminate employees at will 3. Environmental regulations are weakened, allowing them to pollute more readily 4. Minimum wage and workplace safety regulations are cut

In the PBS video, it is noted that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

1. People feel entitled even when games like Monopoly are obviously rigged in their favor 2. People in expensive cars are more likely not to stop at pedestrian crosswalks 3. More affluent people are more likely to take candy that they know has been left for a child

The UNDP's Human Development Index (HDI) is based on three factors, including

1. Per capita purchasing power 2. Life expectancy 3. Educational attainment

What policy changes under Franklin Roosevelt contributed to declining poverty and inequality in the United States?

1. Progressive income taxes, taxing the wealthy at higher percentages than the poor 2. The establishment of Social Security and Medicare 3. The creation of the GI Bill after WWII 4. Laws setting minimum wages and overtime bonuses

Trends in income inequality include

1. Rapid increases in income inequality in the United States since the 1970s 2. Increases in global income going to the top 5 percent versus the bottom 5 percent

States use different types of trade strategies to try to improve economic outcomes, some are more "classic liberal," believing that freer trade will eventually benefit all economies, while others pursue more protectionist policies to try to guide the market and help local producers and populations. Recreate the bar chart of "Barriers to Trade" above and list the countries from more open (scoring highest) to more protected (scoring lowest).

1. Singapore 2. Chile 3. Ireland 4. United States 5. China

China's state-directed development model has sometimes been called "Confucian Capitalism," tied to "Asian values" such as maintaining order and deference to authority. Others sharply criticize the country's repressive state practices and do not accept the "Asian values" argument. The radar chart above maps the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) across the RCII's "Governance" indicators, including the aggregate "Governance" score. It is one way to visualize and answer the following: Rank the countries from best to worst on the aggregate "Governance" indicator (hint: Brazil and India almost tie, so you may have to find their data in another way using the RCII). Does it surprise you who ranks and scores the lowest?

1. South Africa 2. Brazil 3. India 4. China 5. Russia

China's state-directed development model has sometimes been called "Confucian Capitalism," tied to "Asian values" such as maintaining order and deference to authority. Others sharply criticize the country's repressive state practices and do not accept the "Asian values" argument. The radar chart above maps the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) across the RCII's "Governance" indicators, including the aggregate "Governance" score. It is one way to visualize and answer the following: Rank the countries on the aggregate "Governance" indicator (hint: Brazil and India almost tie, so you may have to find their data in another way using the RCII). Does it surprise you who ranks and scores the lowest?

1. South Africa 2. Brazil 3. India 4. China 5. Russia

Which statements about poverty around the world are true?

1. The incidence of poverty is generally higher in rural than urban areas 2. The largest number of poor people live in Asia 3. Women suffer more from poverty than men

This bar chart depicting "Aggregate GDP" includes the United States, Japan, India, China, and Germany. Recreate the chart and list the countries in order of highest "Aggregate GDP" to lowest "Aggregate GDP".

1. United States 2. China 3. Japan 4. Germany 5. India

Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs) include

1. Voluntary Export Restraints 2. Administrative requirements, such as customs procedures 3. Health and safety standards

President George W. Bush's decision to impose a temporary 30 percent tariff on imported steel in 2002

1. Was seen by some as a political move to help the president's reelection chances in key electoral states 2. Hurt the U.S. automakers, who had to pay higher prices for steel 3. Helped the steel industry by allowing U.S steel producers to gain a larger share of the local market

Colonies

1. Were generally drained of commodities, human capital, and/or money 2. Saw the introduction of key European ideas, such as nationalism, individualism, and justice 3. Were often restructured by the dominant country to produce one particular crop or mineral resource 4. Often saw the development of significant infrastructure that helped get commodities out of the areas

United Nations

1. charter based bodies- get authority from UN Charter (Human Rights Council, UNHCHR 2. Treaty Based Body- make a treaty and assign monitoring group

Rank the following alternative energy sources according to how much they contribute to all alternative energy production

1. hydroelectricity 2. wind power 3. biomass 4. solar energy 5. geothermal 6. marine

What is the raw data value that is blocked out in this chart (use the Country Profile Tile/Tab)?

1.38%

How many sub-dimensions are there within the "Business Transactions" framework?

What is China's Tariff Rate (found under Economics, "Market Access," "Trade Profile," and then "Barriers to Trade") and how many procedures does it take to get a construction permit (found under "Operations" and then "Business Transactions")? Question to ponder: how does the country compare with others on these variables?

11.07% and 22

11.07% and 23

As seen in the map above, India and South Asia face amongst the largest gender-based challenges in the world. Match India's RANK to the aggregate "Gender Inequality and Integrity" sub-dimension below.

114: Female/Male Educational Attainment 127: Female/Make Health and Survival 6: Female/Male Political Empowerment 128: Female/Male Economic Participation and Opportunity 85: Female Physical Integrity

Match the country to its RCII rank on "Quality of Math and Science Education," defined as "Math and science education in the country's schools (1 = lag far behind most other countries, 7 = are among the best in the world)."

115: Nigeria 35: India 9: United States 47: China 125: South Africa

How many states signed the 2017 treaty to ban nuclear weapons?

122

What are the blocked out rank, score, and raw data for "Gini Index" in South Africa (use the "Rankings" Tile/Tab, but keep in mind this information can be found on multiple tabs in the RCII)?

122, 21, 62.50

12345 Singapore,Chile,Ireland,United States,China

What are the blocked out rank, score, and raw data for Nigeria on "Control of Corruption" (keep in mind this information can be found in multiple tabs in the RCII)?

128, 83, -1.10

134: Female/Male Economic Participation and Opportunity 104: Female/Male Educational Attainment 135: Female/Male Health and Survival 14: Female/Male Political Empowerment 86: Female Physical Integrity

"Public goods," ranging from clean air to infrastructure to public education, are goods equally available to everyone, and where the use by one person does not reduce the availability to another. They are often under produced in free markets, leading governments to take a role in their provision. What is the United States' RANK in "Basic Education Indicators" and "Higher Education and Training," respectively?

14th and 4th

Members in Council

15 members (5P+ 10temp.), one vote per member. 5P members have the power to veto, Resolutions have force of intl. law.

security council

15 members, p-5 t-10, one vote per member, p-5 veto power, resolutions have force of international law

How much of the UNITED STATES electricity supply is generated by alternative energy sources?

15%

What percentage of people in India have "Access to Sanitation" (found under "Environmental Sustainability" and then "Water Access")?

16.06%

What percentage of people in India have "Access to Sanitation" (found under "Environmental Sustainability" and then "Water Access")?

16.09%

While the MDGs included 8 goals and 21 targets, the SDGs include:

17 goals and 169 targets

The spread of infectious diseases across borders ties into the social aspects of globalization. What percentage of South Africans have HIV?

18.9%

When did WWI start?

1914

When did World War I start?

1914

When did the US enter WWII?

1941

When did the United States enter World War II?

1941

UN Charter

1945 article 2.7 the united nations cannot interfere within the jurisdiction of the state

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?

1948

when was the universal declaration of human rights adopted

1948

The 2016 Paris Agreement, focused on renewed efforts to set emissions reduction targets to be met by both developing and developed countries, was signed by __________ states.

195

The 2016 Paris Agreement, which focused on renewed efforts to set emissions reduction targets to be met by both developing and developed countries, was signed by __________ states.

195

Partial Test Ban Treaty

1963; 104 signed

Nuclear non-Proliferation Treaty

1968; 187 signed

At which of the following conferences was the UN's Environment Program (UNEP) created?

1972 Stockholm Conference

Which of the following environmental conferences first combined scientific issues with broader political, social, and economic issues?

1972 Stockholm Conference

When did the first World Climate Conference in Geneva take place?

1979

The U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in 1977. When did the US ratify the treaty?

1992

The U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in 1977. When did the US ratify the treaty?

1992

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

1996; 183 signed

Rank the following alternative energy sources according to how much they contribute to all alternative energy production (1 = the highest to 4 = the lowest)

1: Hydroelectricity 2: Wind power 3: Biomass 4: Solar Energy 5: Geothermal 6: Marine energies

bipolar

2 big powers (super powers) ex: USA & Soviet Union

Bipolar

2 superpowers

How much of the GLOBAL electricity supply comes from alternative energy sources?

20%

How much of the global electricity supply comes from alternative energy sources?

20%

Health factors, such as the quality of health care systems and the prevalence of disease, can have a significant impact on demographics. Clearly, from the map above, Africa as well as South and Southeast Asia face major health challenges. Match the country below to the subdimension under "Health" where that country ranks as the worst in the world for that subdimension. Does anything surprise you? Do you know the location of each of these countries?

Non-infectious diseases: Nauru Health Outcomes: Chad Health Systems: Central African Republic Infectious diseases: Mozambique Substance Abuse: United States

Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) are:

Non-state (non-governmental) actors, focused on profit

Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) are: Illegitimate actors on the world stage Divisions of the United Nations Non-state (non-governmental) actors, focused on profit Non-profit organizations

Non-state (non-governmental) actors, focused on profit

Which of the following countries has been described as "high risk proliferator" in the 21st century?

North Korea

which of the following cuntries has been decribed as "high risk proliferator" in the 21st century?

North Korea

when was treaty of Prohibition adopted

2007

Match China's GDP Growth Rate to the year. This data is easily found by creating a raw data longitudinal or advanced bar chart and hovering above dot or bar. Do you notice a trend?

2010: 10.60% 2013: 7.8% 2016: 6.6% 2007: 14.2%

Match China's GDP Growth Rate to the year. This data is easily found by creating a raw data longitudinal or advanced bar chart and hovering above dot or bar. Do you notice a trend?

2010: 10.60% 2013: 7.8% 2017: 6.8% 2007: 14.2%

Great Power

Not as powerful as Super powers Britain, Germany

Spain saw a major spike in its unemployment rate with the onset of the Great Recession in 2009 ("Total Unemployment Rate" is defined as "percentage of the civilian labor force that is without jobs"). Recreate the Advanced Bar chart of "Total Unemployment Rate" (raw data) below and match Spain's unemployment rate to the year.

2010: 20% 2011: 20.1% 2012: 24.9% 2013: 25.1% 2014: 26.3% 2015: 22.5% 2016: 19.7%

When was the Kyoto Protocol set to expire?

2012

When depressions hit and there is downward spiraling unemployment, "contemporary liberals" believe governments, as the only spender left standing to keep people on the job, should step in and start spending, even if they are already in debt. This step is exactly what occurred during the 1929 Great Depression, as well as during the "Great Recession", which began in 2008-2009. Match the United States "Total Public Debt (% of GDP)" to the appropriate year.

2012: 102.5% 2014: 104.6 % 2008: 72.8% 2010: 94.7% 2006: 63.6% 2016: 108.3%

21st and 7th

The UN was created

24th of October 1945 After WWII

At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union had nuclear weapon stockpiles:

30,000

30: United States 120: Nigeria 41: India 47: China 134: South Africa

What percentage of people in India have Access to Sanitation (found under "Environmental Sustainability" and then "Water Access")?

39.6%

"Total Tax Rate (% profit)" is defined as "...the amount of taxes and mandatory contributions payable by the business in the second year of operation, expressed as a share of commercial profits." What is the U.S.'s Total Tax Rate (% profit)?

43.8%, ranked 93rd in the world

What is the "Total Tax Rate (% profit)" in the United States (raw data)? (this variable can be found by drilling into "Business Transactions" and then "Paying Taxes"; it is defined as "...the amount of taxes and mandatory contributions payable by the business in the second year of operation, expressed as a share of commercial profits.")

44%, ranked 90th in the world

Keynes biographer (Robert Skidelsky) sums up Keynes with three ideas, including

Nothing can stop a downward spiral and growing unemployment in a depressed economy unless the government steps in with public spending to replace a lack of private spending Markets are inherently volatile Large scale unemployment can develop in volatile markets

Which treaty in 1968 sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons?

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Which treaty in 1968 sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons?

Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) has been the focus of increasing worldwide attention because of its:

Nuclear weapons development programs

IGOs

OPEC UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Developing countries that have pursued the protectionist "Import Substitution" strategy for development have used tariffs, business regulations and licenses, quotas, and bars on some imports to protect their markets while they seek to build domestic industries. India, for example, was known as the "License Raj" for all the procedures and licenses/permits required to do business, and we see the legacies of this "License Raj" today. Using the "Business Transactions" sub-dimension under "Operations," match the data point for India to the listed variable.

45.9: How many "Days to Get Electricity"? 60.6: What is the country's "Total Tax Rate"? 46.8: How many "Days to Register Property"? 12.9: How many "Procedures to Start a Business" (men or women)? 1: What is the country's score on "Dealing with Construction Permits"?

How many countries make up mor than 75% of the global arms sales?

How many countries make up more than 75% of the global arms sales?

How many countries make up more than 75% of the global arms sales? A. 10 B. 1 C. 25 D. 5

France protects its television and movie industries from U.S. competition because:

Of a fear of cultural imperialism

France protects its television and movie industries from U.S. competition because: This sector did not see any liberalization during the Doha Round of trade negotiations Of a fear of cultural imperialism It won a case at the WTO The European Union mandates that states protect these industries

Of a fear of cultural imperialism

The Grameen Bank:

Offers loans to the poor in Bangladesh

Pro-state nationalism can also be considered:

Official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government

Soft Power:

Often comes from civil society (such as NGOs, universities, cultural institutions)

Consumers

Often do not know the conditions in which foreign goods are made Have to grapple with whether to buy foreign goods that might have been made in sweatshops

Consumers (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Often do not know the conditions in which foreign goods are made Have to grapple with whether to buy foreign goods that might have been made in sweatshops

Hegemon

One big power that others cannot compete with.

Carbon dioxide represents the highest percentage of total greenhouse gases, accounting for ______________ of the total.

50%

Carbon dioxide represents the highest percentage of total greenhouse gases. It accounts for roughly ________ of all greenhouse gases.

50%

economic and social council

54 members, 3 year terms, one vote per member, subsidiary bodies that deal with issues as they arrive, works with NGO

545.9%

In the map above Venezuela stands out for its high inflation rate in 2016 ("Inflation" is defined as: "the annual percentage change in the price of goods and services"). What was Venezuela's inflation rate in 2016? Note, in 2017 Venezuela's inflation rate remained extremely high, but the figure was not available when the 2018 RCII was published.

545.9%

In 2014, the number of people living as refugees or internally displaced people worldwide was estimated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at:

55 million

How many unaccompanied minors entered the U.S. during the 2014 crisis?

60,000-80,000

The world's population is currently at about:

7.6 billion

The world's population is currently at about:

7.6 billion people

How many countries abstained from voting on the UDHR in 1948?

how many countries abstained from voting on the UDHR in 1948

How many states possess nuclear weapons?

During the syrian war, how many people were displaced since 2011 to now?

9 million

How many people were forcibly removed from Africa as slaves during the 300+ years of Triangular Trade:

9-15 million

According to the UN Population Division's 2015 analyses, what is the medium variant projection for the world's population by 2050:

9.7 billion people by 2050

The medium estimation for the world's population has it increasing to what level by 2050?

9.7 billion people by 2050

Which event is described by authors as the catalyst for a return to a more traditional focus on military security?

9/11/2001

Nationalism is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): One of the most important forms of human identity Sports fans with a fanatical love of their home team A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny A force that guarantees a group (nation) will have sovereignty over a piece of territory

One of the most important forms of human identity A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny Wrong

Key "general tendencies" of international population movements in an age of globalization include

Ongoing changes in where people go and where they come from The involvement of an increasing number of countries, both as sending and receiving states The increasing politicization of migration The "feminization" of migration, as women are an increasing part of workforces

Since the creation of the WTO in 1995:

Only one round of international trade negotiations has been initiated (the Doha Round), and it has gotten nowhere

Since the creation of the WTO in 1995: Only one round of international trade negotiations has been initiated (the Doha Round), and it has gotten nowhere Trade in agriculture has become significantly freer, benefiting developing countries and hurting more developed countries No disputes have been brought before the disputes settlement body, though this could occur International trade negotiations have flourished, with four trade rounds being completed

Only one round of international trade negotiations has been initiated (the Doha Round), and it has gotten nowhere

The liberal world economic order sought by the United States and other Western countries after WWII was based on:

Open Markets, freer trade, and free flowing capital

Using the "Maps Tutorial", placing your cursor over a country on a map will:

Open details on the rank, score, and raw data

Arguments in favor of free trade often include each of the following: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

Open trade fosters lower prices for consumers Everyone benefits when countries produce and sell what they do most efficiently Free Trade Promotes interdependence among countries and helps maintain peace Free Trade produces overall economic growth and jobs in sectors where a country has a comparative advantage

Arguments in favor of free trade often include each of the following:

Open trade fosters lower prices for consumers Free trade promotes interdependence among countries and helps maintain international peace Everyone benefits when countries produce and sell what they do most efficiently Free trade produces overall economic growth and jobs in sectors where the country has a comparative advantage

Advocates of the Washington Consensus argued that:

Opening economies to free trade, cutting back state budgets (fiscal responsibility), and privatizing state-owned enterprises is the best strategy for the developing world

Neo-liberal advocates of the "Washington Consensus" argue that:

Opening economies to free trade, cutting back state budgets (fiscal responsibility), and privatizing state-owned enterprises is the best strategy for the developing world

Rifkin argues that

Our social consciousness evolves and we can extend it to the entire biosphere, allowing us to survive as a species Technology helps us "eliminate time and space" and build empathy beyond religious and national ties

According to Jeremy Rifkin's video, humans are driven by many motivations, but the "first drive" is: A. Empathy B. Utilitarianism C. Self-Interest D. Materialism

As seen in the chart (Figure 11.1; note the chart is based on the number of people living on less than $1.90 a day): A. The number and percentage of extremely poor people worldwide has declined since 1990 B. The number of extremely poor people worldwide has risen since 1990, but the percentage has declined C. The number and percentage of extremely poor people worldwide has stayed the same since 1990 D. The number and percentage of extremely poor people worldwide has risen since 1990

Before it carried out the attacks against the US on September 11th, 2001, for which of the following attacks was al Qaeda also responsible? A. US embassy bombings in Africa in August 1998 B. The grenade attack against British Army foot patrol in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1991 C. The killing of 25 and the wounding of 155 people by two truck bombs outside the Central Bank of Peru in 1992 D. The bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building in 1995

How did President Truman convince a reluctant Congress to appropriate hundreds of millions of dollars to aid Europe? A. By scaring the American people about the communist threat which in turn put pressure on Congress to act B. By making a rational argument that it was not actually a lot of money compared to the overall wealth of the US C. By threatening to boycott Congress if they didn't appropriate the money D. By offering to support Congressional legislation on desegregating the armed forces

In response to the criticism that their work was undertaken at the "famously liberal" University of California Berkeley, the researchers point out: A. They have run 30 different studies across thousands of people all over the United States, and the results are the same for liberals and conservatives alike B. They expected to find the results they got and it proves they are right C. That they understand researchers at conservative universities get different results D. They hope to run more studies in the future at other more conservative universities

In the game of monopoly seen on the video: A. Those that have the game rigged in their favor are less generous and somewhat ruder B. Those who have the game rigged against them become markedly less generous because they are anxious C. Those that have the game rigged in their favor become more generous D. Those who have the game rigged against them often get upset and quit

Losing a case through the WTO disputes settlement mechanism could lead a country to face: A. Economic sanctions or a withdrawal of trade concessions by the winning state B. Military force C. Being forced to rewrite laws declared unconstitutional by the WTO D. A full trade embargo by the United States

Nation-states (one nation within one state): A. Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity B. Are exactly the same as countries, with all countries considered nation-states when national identity is based on ethnicity C. Are best exemplified by Canada, which is ethnically homogenous D. Have a clear example in the Kurds spread across Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq

Nations are best defined as: A. Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community B. Synonymous with states C. The same now as they were under medieval feudalism D. Political units that have sovereignty over a geographic area

Nye points to the 2003 invasion of Iraq as possibly undermining the United States': A. Soft Power B. Conventional Power C. Geographic Power D. Nuclear Power

One key reason international trade negotiations have stalled is because: A. Remaining tariff barriers are in areas where poorer countries often have an advantage, such as the politically sensitive agriculture sector B. The United States has dropped out of the WTO C. Poor countries will not open their agriculture sectors to rich countries' high-tech imports D. China has not entered the WTO

PUSH Ministries is an NGO that: A. Has people who have been laid off and can't pay their bills enter its doors everyday B. Is trying to address the issues surrounding sweatshop labor in Asia C. Expanded from Detroit to Virginia and North Carolina as a prominent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) fighting globalization D. Pressed John Bassett not to move his production to China

Rifkin argues families, schools, governments, and businesses: A. Can both repress and foster the core empathic nature in humans B. Are the embodiment of blood ties, undermining world government C. Are always at odds with each other when it to comes to saving the planet D. Must strongly downplay nationalism

Samuel Huntington's (1998) "Clash of Civilizations": A. Sees globalization as leading to "clashes" between the many different world "civilizations", including Islam and the West B. Is direct evidence of the decline in minority languages in favor of English C. Includes when Multinational Corporations (MNCs) must change their corporate culture when they shift jobs overseas D. Includes arguments that "drinking Coca-Cola makes Russians think like Americans"

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): A. Has led to some lower skilled jobs shifting to Mexico, where wages are lower B. Has hurt workers in higher skilled jobs the most because the prices for goods they consume have risen sharply C. Ended as scheduled and will not be renewed because of political controversy D. Was eliminated by the George W. Bush administration in favor of higher tariffs, such as those with steel

The World Bank is considered which type of actor? A. International Governmental Organization (IGO) B. Multinational Corporation (MNC) C. International Advocacy Group (IAG) D. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

The number of businesses registered to lobby in Washington has: A. Coincided with intensified gerrymandering that protects incumbents B. Gone hand in hand with significantly increased regulation protecting labor organizing C. Declined with the rise in the Washington Consensus D. Coincided with the increase in business regulation and rise in taxes on the wealthy

The text identifies which type of actors as the most salient (or prominent) global players that we "continually" read about as they try to solve global issues? A. Countries (states) B. NGOs C. IGOs D. Individuals

This short video looks at: A. The decline of the furniture industry in southern Virginia and North Carolina B. Sweatshop factories in China C. Collusion between government and business elites in stealing copyrights to bluegrass music D. U.S. intervention in foreign countries trying to improve labor rights

Under the traditional concept of security: A. Policymakers focus on protecting the state from military foreign attacks B. Policymakers look to traditions to provide security for the state C. Policymakers leave security policy to CIA analysts D. Policymakers assess the impact of environmental, social and other interconnected threats to determine how to promote security

Vertical proliferation of conventional weapons is: A. The oldest form of proliferation B. An ineffective form of proliferation C. Dependent on the sale of weapons technology to allies D. A new form of proliferation

What are two reasons for why states build weapons of mass destruction? A. Security and prestige B. Image and requirement for participating in alliances C. National pride and wealth D. Posturing and cultural superiority

What is "Smart Power"? A. The hard power of coercion and payment, combined with the soft power of persuasion and attraction B. The application of diplomacy and attraction C. Conflict resolution through war and peace D. Relying on the analysis of academics as well as cultural attractiveness

What led to the official start of World War II? A. Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland B. Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor C. The collapse of the Ottoman Empire D. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What strategy was associated with the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War? A. Containment B. Decolonization C. Apartheid D. Rapprochement

Which U.S. government department maintains a list of foreign terrorist organizations? A. Department of State B. Department of Homeland Security C. Department of the Interior D. Department of Defense

Which US president negotiated a Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with the Soviet Union? A. John F. Kennedy B. Harry S. Truman C. Ronald Reagan D. Richard Nixon

Which of the following is an example of vertical weapons proliferation? A. When China increases the number of nuclear bombs and missiles in its stockpiles. B. When the United States sells F-16 fighter jets to Chile. C. When Pakistan acquires ballistic missile technology from China. D. When Israel develops nuclear weapons using technology that was obtained via espionage in the United States.

Which of the following is incorrect about conventional weapons? A. They have been used less often in conflict than weapons of mass destruction B. They proliferate in a largely unregulated world market C. They have become more sophisticated over time D. They have become more destructive over time

Which of the following organizations was responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001? A. Al Qaeda B. Boko Haram C. Islamic State D. Hezbollah E. Al-Shabaab

Which of the following statements is true? A. Globally, the top one-fifth of the population (roughly 1.5 billion people) has more than three-quarters of the world's consumption (about $60 trillion), while the bottom one-fifth (roughly 1.4 billion people) has about $1 trillion in consumption B. Globally, the top one-fifth of the population (roughly 8.2 billion people) has more than nine-tenths of the world's consumption (about $200 trillion), while the bottom one-fifth (roughly 8.1 billion people) has about $1 billion in consumption C. Globally, the top one-fifth of the population (roughly 1.5 billion people) has more than 35% of the world's consumption (about $20 trillion), while the bottom one-fifth (roughly 1.4 billion people) has about 22% (roughly $15 trillion) in consumption D. Globally, the top one-fifth of the population (roughly 8.2 billion people) has more than 80% of the world's consumption (about $200 trillion), while the bottom one-fifth (roughly 8.1 billion people) has about 15% (roughly $15 trillion) in consumption

Which of the following was the reason for why the US decided to openly participate militarily in WWII? A. The attacks by the Japanese against the US at Pearl Harbor, HI B. The Japanese occupation of Korea C. The formation of the Tripartite Alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan. D. The increased use of German submarine attacks against neutral ships

Which were the two Japanese cities on which the US dropped atomic bombs in August 1945? A. Hiroshima and Nagasaki B. Kobe and Osaka C. Fukushima and Hiroshima D. Tokyo and Kyoto

Who is the biggest customer of U.S. weapons? A. Saudi Arabia B. Mexico C. Russia D. Iraq

Who was the first truly post-Cold War president? A. Bill Clinton B. George H. Bush C. Ronald Reagan D. George W. Bush

Who were the leaders of the Soviet Union and the United States that ushered in the eventual end of the Cold War? A. Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev B. Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev C. Ronald Reagan and Yuri Andropov D. Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin

Using the Rank By Variable tab, recreate the histogram on "Air Quality" above and/or place the five countries with the worst Air Quality in the correct order below (from worst to best).

A + B = Bangladesh and India C = china D = Nepal E = Pakistan F = Thailand

Recreate the table above or otherwise match the letter to the development challenge data point below (all the variables are found under the Society dimension):

A 76 B 262 C 46.5 D 485 E 136

Who was responsible for crafting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?

A Group of UN experts under the guidance of the UN Secretary-General

Which of the following was a policy advocated by the post 9/11 Bush administration?

A call to move away from nuclear deterrence based on mutually assured destruction in favor of preemption

What has been the demographic impact of HIV/AIDS on those countries most highly affected by the disease?

A decline in life expectancy at birth from 62 to 52 between 1995 and 2005

What is the byline at the top of the first slide on "Overall Descriptions"?

A dynamic, holistic tool that allows users to undertake insightful, clinical diagnoses of countries and international topics."

What change in thinking is linked to Agenda 21?

A growing recognition that developing countries should integrate the environment into their development policies and that developed countries should cut down on their wasteful consumption patterns

What change in thinking is linked to Agenda 21?

A growing recognition that economic development strategies need to be in harmony with nature A growing recognition that developing countries should integrate the environment into their development strategies A growing recognition that developed countries should cut down on their wasteful consumption patterns

What are reasons for why in 2000 the UN General Assembly adopted the MDGs

A growing recognition that the world was failing to reach most of the goals set out in Agenda 21 Increasing concerns over globalization and emerging issues such as the HIV/AIDS pandemic Official development assistance from industrialized countries had declined since the 1992 Rio Summit

What was "Operation Desert Storm"?

A large-scale air and ground operation to liberate Kuwait in 1991

Refugee*

A person who is outside their country of origin because of well-founded fears of being persecuted

What do we call the graphical representation of the proportions of persons in different age groups in a population?

A population pyramid

Nationalism is

A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny One of the most important forms of human identity

What is the difference between a treaty and a declaration?

A treaty is a legally binding instrument whereas a declaration is a statement of principles

what is the difference between a treaty and a declaration

A treaty is a legally binding instrument whereas a declaration is a statement of principles

While having high fertility rates and surging populations can be a challenge, especially for poorer developing countries, having large numbers of elderly citizens can also pose problems, such as not having enough working age people to support social security systems. Six countries have more than 20% of their populations over 65 years of age (five in Europe). Match the letter in the histogram to the country to find the world's four oldest populations.

A) Portugal B) Germany C) Italy D) Japan

Using the Rank By Variable tab, recreate the histogram on "Air Quality" above and/or place the five countries with the worst Air Quality in the correct order below (from worst to best). Why do you think all the countries scoring the lowest on "Air Quality" are in Asia?

A+B Bangladesh and India C China D Nepal E Pakistan F Thailand

In his best seller, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman points out that: A. Because of globalization, individuals and small companies have new found power to compete globally B. Small companies can no longer compete on the global playing field with large companies C. Globalization has been a short-lived phenomenon, as evidenced by the lack of penetration of new technologies into poorer countries D. Conflict between states has significantly increased because of globalization

A. Because of globalization, indidivuals and small companies have new found power to compete globally

Countries need capital to develop and prosper, and one way they get capital is through Foreign Direct Investment (foreign investing in fixed assets like businesses or real estate). Use the Rank by Variable tab/tile to recreate the above histogram of "FDI Inflows (Mil USD)." Match the letter to the country to see the top four countries receiving the most total FDI inflows.

A. Netherlands B. Ireland C. China D. United States

Who was the Pakistani nuclear scientist respnsible for supplying the North Korean government with the designs and technology to produce enriched uranium (necessary for its nuclear weapons program)?

A. Q. Khan

Who was the Pakistani nuclear scientist responsible for supplying the North Korean government with the designs and technology to produce enriched uranium (necessary for its nuclear weapons program)?

A. Q. Khan

Which of the following are greenhouse gases (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Ozone Methane Carbon dioxide Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

How is a country's population size determined?

P = (+) births (-) deaths (+) in-migration (-) out-migration

How is a country's population size (P) determined?

P= (+) births (-) deaths (+) in-migration (-) out-migration

How is a country's population size determined?

P= (+) births (-) deaths (+) in-migration (-) out-migration

Globalization can (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Help undermine the power of authoritarian governments B. Allow for opportunities to learn about other cultures C. Lead to unwanted external influence in a country, such as with the Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election D. Help create jobs in poor countries E. Result in more choices for the consumer F. Lead to cultural imperialism

A. help undermind the power of authoritarian governments B. Allow for opportunities to learn about other culutres C. lead to unwanted external influence in a country, like russian interfernece in the 2016 un election D. help create jobs in poor countries E. result in more choices for the consumer F. lead to cultural imperialism

One of the main driving forces of globalization is: A. Information Technology B. The fact that the large majority of people in poor countries have access to new communication technologies C. The music of cultural icons like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé D. Climate change

A. information technology

A. portugal B. germany C. italy D. japan

Match the letter in the histogram to the country to find the world's four oldest populations

A: Portugal B: Germany C: Italy D: Japan

In the United States (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Micro-lending has taken root through Grameen America and other organizations B. Micro-lending has been supplemented by NGOs that give out "micro-grants" C. Micro-lending failed because of fears of loan sharking D. Micro-lending has not done well because poverty in the U.S. is not the same as in LDCs

Which of the following countries voluntary gave up their nuclear weapons programs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Ukraine B. Brazil C. India D. North Korea

While globally the number and percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day has dropped dramatically since 1990, what is also true (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The number of people living on less than $3.10 a day has remained roughly the same (about 2 billion people) B. Most of the gains have been in two countries, China and India (especially China) C. The number of people living on less than $3.10 has skyrocketed D. Income inequality has increased in MDCs (the United States being an exception), but not LDCs E. Only in Africa has the number of poor really dropped significantly, and in Latin America it has dramatically increased

Human security requires recognizing (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The importance of nonmilitary threats to security, including human rights abuses, environmental degradation, health issues, migration flows, poverty and more B. That in addition to a lack of war, security needs to ensure that basic human needs are met C. The fact that some of the main causes of death today are not from wars D. That a country's military and its size are the only important factors in providing a state's security

ABC

Which of the following are examples of the social costs of military spending (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. According to the CIA, in 2016, the U.S. ranked first in military spending and only forty-third in life expectancy B. In recent years, countries have spent a larger percentage on military spending than on social programs C. As developing countries' military spending increases, their rate of economic growth declines and public debt increases D. Protecting citizens from social insecurities is always taken more seriously by governments than defending their citizens from foreign attack

ABC

Which of the following concepts were part of the post-WWI blueprint for international cooperation (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The creation of the League of Nations B. The principle of national self-determination C. Readjustment of territories and the creation of new states D. Trench warfare

ABC

Why would a civil war in one country be important to the security of other states (select on all that apply)? A. Civil wars can lead to a refugee crisis in a neighboring state B. Civil wars can include mass civilian casualties (e.g. Rwandan genocide) with regional spill-over C. Civil wars show that security is interconnected, because civil wars can disrupt trade or lead to an increase in the spread of disease across borders D. Civil wars show that security is a zero-sum, where one side wins and another loses

ABC

Evidence of globalization can be found (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. In the spread of the Ebola virus outside Africa B. With the diffusion of cultural values rejecting human rights abuses C. With the spread of air pollution from China D. When Atlanta Braves caps are found outside the United States E. In the popularity of CNN in foreign countries F. In the fact that information flows equally between rich and poor countries, with poorer countries having the same ability to get their unique viewpoints broadcast

ABCDE A. in the spread of the ebola virus outside Africa B. with the diffusion of cultural values rejecting human rights abuses C. with the spread of air pollution from china D. when Atlanta braves caps are found outside the U.S E. in the popularity of cnn in foreign countries

Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The anticolonial movements that led to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today B. The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa C. The strong sense of superiority felt in Nazi Germany, leading to the death of millions D. The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world E. The creation of the UN, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism F. The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state

ABCDEF

Which of the following countries possess nuclear weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A.North Korea B. France C. India D. Israel E. Pakistan F. China

ABCDEF

The French Revolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Was an important moment in setting the roots of modern nationalism B. Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty C. Undermined the notion of the divine right of kings D. Was an example of how ultra-nationalistic governments are illegitimate in the eyes of the people E. Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world

ABCE

Company costs can often be lower if (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Minimum wage and workplace safety regulations are cut B. Age and gender discrimination laws are removed, allowing them to terminate employees at will C. Pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are eliminated D. Age and gender discrimination laws are strictly enforced E. Minimum wage and workplace safety regulations are tied to significantly strengthened collective bargaining rules F. Environmental regulations are weakened, allowing them to pollute more readily

ABCF

Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs) include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Voluntary Export Restraints B. Health and safety standards C. Tariffs D. Administrative requirements, such as customs procedures E. Agreements with more than 5 countries F. Free trade agreements

ABD

Nationalism and Religion (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today B. Have not been mixed in the United States C. Are generally considered the only two forces that can legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence) D. Sparked tremendous violence during the Quit India movement of Mahatma Gandhi

The UNDP's Human Development Index (HDI) is based on three factors, including (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Life expectancy B. Legal protections for workers C. Educational attainment D. Access to health coverage

Nationalism can be seen in (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WWII B. The popularity of the New York Yankees across the globe (i.e., the Yankee Nation) C. Gandhi's drive for independence from Great Britain before and after WWII D. The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination

ACD

President George W. Bush's decision to impose a temporary 30 percent tariff on imported steel in 2002 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Hurt the U.S. automakers, who had to pay higher prices for steel B. Is an example where trade policy followed classic liberal theory, as noted by Treasury Secretary O'Neill C. Was seen by some as a political move to help the president's reelection chances in key electoral states D. Helped the steel industry by allowing U.S steel producers to gain a larger share of the local market E. Shows how trade policy can be apolitical and uncontroversial

ACD

Sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life B. Is held by all nations on the globe C. Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons D. Can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws

ACD

Under colonialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Colonies provide cheap labor and resources, and serve as markets for the colonizers goods B. Mercantilist trade policies by the colonized peoples frustrated the Triangular Trade C. Vast revenues and resources typically flow out of the colonies, with relatively little capital flowing back in D. A core dominant country generally controls the political and economic lives of foreign peoples E. The colonizing countries for centuries worked to develop local colonies, generally showing little progress because of a lack of political control

ACD

What did the events in Greece and Turkey mean to the US' understanding of its post-WWII role in the world (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. That a crisis in two faraway countries threatened the security of the US B. That the United States should stay on the sidelines of global politics so as not to get involved in another world war C. That if the two countries were not helped, the Soviet Union would threaten the rest of Europe D. That the US as the only capable world power needed to resist the inevitable expansion of the Soviet Union and communism

ACD

What influenced the horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Regional competition (rivalry between neighbors) B. Ease with which nuclear weapons could be produced C. Superpower rivalry D. Quest for security and prestige

ACD

Which of the following were consequences of proliferation concerns (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Confrontation with North Korea B. Operation Desert Storm (1991) C. The Iraq war (2003) D. Successful UN Security Council negotiations with Iran (2015)

ACD

The drawing of state borders on maps during the age of exploration and colonialism:

Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism

The drawing of state borders on maps during the age of exploration and colonialism: Led to the diminishment of sovereignty and national identity in world affairs Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism Decreased citizen participation in government markedly in the countries that were drawn Was a key aspect of medieval feudalism, leading to local identities tied to local nobles

Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism

Company costs can often be lower if (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are eliminated Minimum wage and workplace safety regulations are cut Age and gender discrimination laws are removed, allowing them to terminate employees at will Environmental regulations are weakened, allowing them to pollute more readily

Internally Displace Persons*

People displaced within their own countries

In the PBS video, it is noted that

People in expensive cars are more likely not to stop at pedestrian crosswalks People feel entitled even when games like Monopoly are obviously rigged in their favor More affluent people are more likely to take candy that they know has been left for a child

The UNDP's Human Development Index (HDI) is based on three factors, including

Per capita purchasing power Educational attainment Life expectancy

Using the definition for the "Logistics" sub-dimension (definitions are found on the Maps, Country Profile, and Rank By Variable tabs), determine what the "Logistics" data is based on.

Perceptive surveys of operators on the ground (global freight forwarders and express carriers)

Usage of the internet (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Is rapidly increasing in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East B. Is now roughly the same percentage of the population in Africa as in Europe C. Is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations in Europe and North America D. Increased rapidly in Africa between 2000-2015 E. Is almost half in Asia as a percentage of the worldwide internet use F. Is now roughly the same percentage of the population in Asia as in North America

ACDE A. is rapidly increasing in asia, africa, latin america, and the middle east C. Is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations in europe and north america d. increased rapidly in african between 2000-2015 e. is almost half in asia as a percentage of the world wide internet use

For developing countries that primarily produce raw (often called primary) products, such as mining and agricultural goods (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Persistently low export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development B. Classic liberal trade theory is seen as the only solution C. Arguments for "comparative advantage" can be seen as developmental "dead ends" D. "Comparative advantage" is often based on just a few primary products E. Trade deficits do not develop because they have a monopoly over their competition F. Jobs are often low wage and low skilled

ACDF

What policy changes under Franklin Roosevelt contributed to declining poverty and inequality in the United States? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The establishment of Social Security and Medicare B. Deregulated labor markets, helping block union organizing C. Laws setting minimum wages and overtime bonuses D. The creation of the GI Bill after WWII E. Effective deregulation which significantly slowed private investment F. Progressive income taxes, taxing the wealthy at higher percentages than the poor G. Cuts in government spending to free capital for private investment

ACDF

As noted in the video, repeated studies have indicated that more generous people (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Feel more fulfilled B. Live primarily in the U.S. northeast and California C. Understand that "generosity is for suckers," but give anyway to feel fulfilled D. Live longer E. Are more likely to go to "famously liberal" universities

Nationalism is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. A force that arises from different sources, such as shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, and history B. Sports fans with a fanatical love of their home team C. Almost never strong, because of the diversity within all societies D. A shared sense of identity that has a purpose of gaining or keeping control of a group's destiny

Trends in income inequality include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Increases in global income going to the top 5 percent versus the bottom 5 percent B. A sharp decline in income inequality in China, given its Structural Adjustment Program C. The same, universal, dramatic persistence of extreme income inequality across LDCs D. Rapid increases in income inequality in the United States since the 1970s

Which of the following are examples of how vertical proliferation can challenge security (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Arms buildups provide more weapons for governments and groups to engage in conflicts B. Modern weapons technology is cheap and effective and is not a challenge to global security C. Increasing weapons stockpiles will make neighboring states feel more secure D. Spending money on stockpiling weapons diverts funds from social programs

Which of the following are necessary components of a modern definition of terrorism? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers). A. The violence is premeditated and political B. Attacks must be carried out against members of the armed forces C. Attackers must follow a specific religion D. Attacks are concentrated against civilians and noncombatants E. Attacks are intended to influence an audience

ADE

According to scientists, what is the maximum concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that the Earth could sustain?

About 390 parts per million

How many people have been displaced (internally and across state borders) by the Syrian Civil War (2011-present)?

About 9 million

Which of the following are some of the ways through which celebrities can affect human rights

Acting as UN Goodwill Ambassadors Using their celebrity status to raise awareness Engaging in philanthropic behavior by giving money to human rights causes Founding Human Rights Organizations

Which two thinkers are most closely associated with setting the roots of classical liberalism?

Adam Smith and David Ricardo

In 2015, the top recipient of both U.S. economic and military aid was:

Afghanistan

In 2015, the top recipient of both US economic and military aid was

Afghanistan

As can be seen in the bar chart above, Syria leads the world with almost 5 million refugees. Five other countries after Syria have at least 500,000 refugees. Place these five in order from most refugees to least refugees. Do you know why these countries have so many refugees?

Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo

In this map of the world's states, which region has the most grey area/missing data?

Africa

Where do you find the majority of countries identified as the most severely impacted by HIV/AIDS?

Africa

Which region of the world has 33 of the top 35 countries with the highest birth rates?

Africa

which region has the most cases currently before the ICC

Africa

which region of the world has 33 of the top 35 countries with the highest birth rates

Africa

Company costs can often be lower if

Age and gender discrimination laws are removed, allowing them to terminate employees at will Pensions, healthcare, and paid vacation rules are eliminated Environmental regulations are weakened, allowing them to pollute more readily Minimum wage and workplace safety regulations are cut

"Urbanization," a key dynamic in the movement of people worldwide, has been sparked by such factors as technological change, industrialization, and rural environmental decline. It is seen as an important factor in the demographic transition. Order the countries in the chart above from least urbanized to the most urbanized.

Aghanistan, India, China, Ireland, United States

Which of the following organizations was responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?

Al Qaeda

Members in Assembly

All UN members and one vote per member, resolutions function as recommendations

Peripheral States

All other states that are not 1, 2, or 3. third world countries

The first steps in opening the Chinese economy included (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Allowing farmers to sell excess produce on the market, once they had met local and national quotas Inviting foreign firms to form joint ventures with state-owned manufacturers to produce for export

With respect to foreign aid, as a percentage of its national income/GNI, the U.S. gives:

Amongst the lowest level among rich countries (bottom third)

What is a carbon sink?

An area that absorbs carbon, such as forests, oceans, or croplands

GDP Growth is defined as "The annual rate of change in nominal gross domestic product (Constant Prices)." Recreate the charts below to match the appropriate GDP Growth chart to the country. NOTE, each chart has an adjusted scale; you must adjust the scale to recreate the charts accurately.

Answer 1: United States Answer 2: Ireland Answer 3: Germany Answer 4: India

Decline of French and British empires Treaty of Versailles Pearl Harbor Trench warfare Holocaust End of Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires Rise of Nazi Party in Germany Use of mustard gas

Answer 1: World War II Answer 2: Inter-war years (period between the wars) Answer 3: World War II Answer 4: World War I Answer 5: World War II Answer 6: World War I Answer 7: Inter-war years (period between the wars) Answer 8: World War I

What biological weapons agent was mailed to members of government and the press in 2001 in the US?

Anthrax

How is replacement fertility quantified?

Approximately 2.1 births per woman

What is replacement fertility?

Approximately 2.1 births per woman

International Governmental Organizations (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Include celebrities as founding members, so they can raise money and build awareness surrounding global issues Are generally for-profit organizations, like Nike or Toyota, and have gained increasing power in recent decades Are formed by countries to achieve common goals that they cannot solve on their own Are not made up of countries, but are rather best understood as civil society organizations

Are formed by countries to achieve common goals that they cannot solve on their own

International Governmental Organizations (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Are formed by countries to achieve common goals that they cannot solve on their own Include such organizations as the United Nations and the World Bank

Nationalism and Religion (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Are generally considered the only two forces that can legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence) Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today

Which of the following are examples of how vertical proliferation can challenge security (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Arms buildups provide more weapons for governments and groups to engage in conflicts Spending money on stockpiling weapons diverts funds from social programs

Which of the following are examples of the social costs of military spending (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

As developing countries' military spending increases, their rate of economic growth declines and public debt increases In recent years, countries have spent a larger percentage on military spending than on social programs According to the CIA, in 2010, the U.S. ranked first in military spending and only twenty-seventh in life expectancy

When did the world's population reach one billion people?

At the beginning of the 19th century

Which of the following are necessary components of a modern definition of terrorism? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers).

Attacks are intended to influence an audience Attacks are concentrated against civilians and noncombatants

"Political globalization" is best defined as: A. The increased exposure to global culture and human rights norms B. The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them C. The spread of democracy as the most advantageous form of government D. The strengthening of state sovereignty in an interconnected world

A challenge that has developed in recent years surrounding micro-lending in India has been: A. Too many NGOs that do not understand the micro-lending process wasting foreign aid donations B. The development of for-profit micro-lending and loan-sharks pushing more and more loans (followed by aggressive collection tactics) C. U.S. opposition and holding back of foreign aid until this form of lending is stopped, as it undermines the business of U.S. for-profit banks D. Strong government opposition because it upends corrupt officials

According to Keynes (as discussed by his biographer Robert Skidelsky), volatile markets can punish: A. Only those who have made mistakes, showing market efficiency B. Millions in society, for the mistakes of a few, causing social unrest C. College students and professors, who must address low prices and high wages D. The environment, because regulations tend to strengthen

Advocates of the Washington Consensus argued that: A. Colonialism meant the LDCs need to protect their economy from Western influences B. Opening economies to free trade, cutting back state budgets (fiscal responsibility), and privatizing state-owned enterprises is the best strategy for the developing world C. Europe had the responsibility to give assistance to the poorer countries since it was primarily Europeans that had undermined their economies D. The World Bank should offer vast loans to developing countries in reparation for colonial exploitation

The Cornucopian perspective rests on the following ideas (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Population growth is positive as it increases economic productivity and capacity for economic progress Technological innovation can overcome problems of population growth Use of natural resources is best managed through market forces

The Cornucopian perspective rests on the following ideas

Population growth is positive as it increases economic productivity and capacity for economic progress Use of natural resources is best managed through market forces Technological innovation can overcome problems of population growth

Classic liberal trade theory holds the view that: A. Governments should continually protect their infant industries with trade barriers so that they can become competitive in the international arena B. Free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services C. Governments should not hesitate to intervene in controlling international trade if it is necessary to protect domestic jobs and industries D. Too much dependence on trade should be discouraged because it leads to dependence on foreign economies and governments and therefore a loss of sovereignty

Those pointing out that we need to focus on the structural dimensions of social change, argue that:

Population growth, in particular high fertility, is a consequence rather than a cause of slow economic development

The Brundtland Commission's 1987 report "Our Common Future" identified:

Poverty eradication as a necessary requirement for environmentally sustainable development A need for world-wide development strategies that recognized the limits of our ecosystem

European economic integration was initiated with the creation of: A. The euro, which established a common currency B. The European Coal and Steel Community, which integrated an industry key to war-making potential C. The European Union, which established free trade between 28 countries D. The European Security and Defense Identity, which provided for a common EU military

The Brundtland Commission's 1987 report "Our Common Future" argued that:

Poverty eradication is a necessary requirement for environmentally sustainable development

France protects its television and movie industries from U.S. competition because: A. The European Union mandates that states protect these industries B. Of a fear of cultural imperialism C. This sector did not see any liberalization during the Doha Round of trade negotiations D. It won a case at the WTO

How many people have been displaced (internally and across state borders) by the Syrian Civil War (2011-present)? A. About 3 million B. About 9 million C. About 5 million D. About 1 million

Which of the following are common themes connecting all models of thought on the question of how to address population growth

Poverty reduction Improving the status of women Increasing sustainability of food production

In the United States: A. The top .01% has 75% of the wealth, and the bottom 77% has virtually no wealth (.001%) B. The top 1% has 23% of the income, up from 9% in the mid-1970s, and similar to the level during the Great Depression C. Inequality has decreased dramatically since the 1960s, but remains well above the levels at the time of the Great Depression D. Wealth is roughly evenly distributed by quintile, though the top 20% still has twice the bottom 20%

Mercantilists (economic nationalists) believe: A. Mercantile exchanges should not include agricultural goods B. Governments should regulate trade to advance national interests and power C. All trade should be shut off and the state should be self-sufficient D. Trade should be completely unregulated/free

Micro-lending tends to focus on: A. Men, because of the gender bias in most LDCs B. Women, who studies show are more likely to repay loans and spend money on their children's welfare C. Older recipients, who have matured enough to repay loans D. Those promoting high tech jobs, as they are the jobs of the future

Rifkin's video speaks to building an empathic civilization based on: A. The combined power of technology and free markets to solve pressing problems, such as climate change B. The recognition that life is fragile and the human inclination to show solidarity C. New human abilities to build a utopia if they can focus more on soft power D. Allowing market processes and self-interest to operate unencumbered by burdensome regulation

Core Principles of League of Nations

Preservation of territorial integrity and political independence of state on penalty of sanctions. Aggression by one would be countered by military response from all member state.

State sovereignty is: A. A dynamic accelerated with the establishment of the European Union B. The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories C. Seen primarily in Europe, the United States, and Japan, with former colonies now just recognizing that they have sovereign rights D. Nullified by the Charter of the United Nations, which establishes world government

Americas, Europe, Africa

Primary products (sugar and coffee), Alcohol and guns, Slaves gold and ivory

The "animal spirits" are: A. The "sticky wages" that perpetuate depressions B. Confidence and optimism in the economy, which sparks economic growth C. Politicians' abilities to maintain "aggregate demand" D. Predatory capitalists which cause recessions and depressions

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was the precursor to the: A. European Union (EU) B. World Trade Organization (WTO) C. United Nations D. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

The U.S.'s Smoot-Hawley Act: A. Promoted much freer global trade after WWII B. Has been credited with triggering a spiral of restrictions on trade by other countries, helping spark the Great Depression C. Created the IMF and World Bank, which have opened world trade through Structural Adjustment Programs D. Lowered the average U.S. tariff rate to 2%

The World Bank and the IMF are part of what post-World War II system? A. Cold War system B. Bretton Woods system C. Global Insurance system D. WTO alliance

The drawing of state borders on maps during the age of exploration and colonialism: A. Decreased citizen participation in government markedly in the countries that were drawn B. Paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism C. Led to the diminishment of sovereignty and national identity in world affairs D. Was a key aspect of medieval feudalism, leading to local identities tied to local nobles

The idea of comparative advantage is that: A. Trade always has winners and losers, so countries should pursue mercantilist, closed market strategies to gain a comparative advantage B. States should specialize in producing the goods which they produce best and trade for goods that other states produce best C. Countries should impose advantages in certain areas through protectionist policies D. The U.S. has more advantages because of its global regulatory power and it should exploit them by enforcing nationalist policies

What 1996 treaty sought to halt all nuclear test explosions? A. Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty B. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty C. Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty D. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

What international organization did John Maynard Keynes help create in the aftermath of the Great Depression: A. The U.S. Federal Reserve B. The IMF C. The Group of 20 (G-20) D. NATO

What is the key UN document that formulated the idea of human security? A. The 2015 Sustainable Development Goals B. The 1994 Human Development Report C. The 2000 Millennium Development Goals D. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

What percentage of its budget does the U.S. give in foreign aid? A. Roughly 10% B. Roughly 1% C. Roughly 27% D. Roughly 18%

What was "Operation Desert Storm"? A UN mission to protect ethnic minorities and demilitarize armed forces in Yugoslavia in 1992 B. A large-scale air and ground operation to liberate Kuwait in 1991 C. A large-scale air and ground operation to promote democracy in Iraq in 2003 D. A UN mission to end civil war and starvation in Somalia in 1991

When countries raise taxes to give export subsidies to newly established exporting companies: A. They seek to promote consumption now over future trade opportunities B. Their current citizens sacrifice so that future generations may benefit as "infant industries" transform into powerful businesses C. The current generation always benefits at the expense of future generations D. Classic liberals argue that their theories are proven

Which US president negotiated the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty? A. Ronald Reagan B. Richard Nixon C. Harry S. Truman D. John F. Kennedy

Which country was engaged in intense negotiations with the UN Security Council and the EU that led to a 2015 agreement limiting its ability to enrich uranium while reducing sanctions that had been placed on it? A. North Korea B. Iran C. Russia D. China

Which event is described by the authors as the catalyst for a return to a more traditional focus on military security? A. UNPROFOR, 1992 B. September 11th terrorist attacks, 2001 C. Operation Desert Storm, 1991 D. UNOSOM II, 1993

Which individual actor led Liberian women in non-violent protests against the violence in Liberia, winning the Nobel Peace Prize? A. Melania Trump B. Leymah Gbowee C. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf D. Michelle Obama

Which of the following is NOT an example of "hard" power? A. Economic power, such as with the use of economic sanctions by a particular state B. The capacity to work within multilateral coalitions and inspire other countries to align with a particular state C. A cyberattack on a country's political parties during an election campaign to shape the election D. The size of nuclear arms stockpiles within a particular state

Which of the following is NOT true about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact on international affairs? A. NGOs help shape international public opinion B. NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation C. NGOs allow individuals to come together to deal with common concerns D. NGOs can facilitate communications across state borders

Which of the following organizations is NOT an International Governmental Organization (IGO)? A. European Union (EU) B. Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) C. World Bank D. United Nations

Which of the following was a policy advocated by the post 9/11 Bush administration? A. A push for increased nuclear deterrence in the war on terror B. A call to move away from nuclear deterrence based on mutually assured destruction in favor of preemption C. A call for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons D. A push to transfer all nuclear technology to UN control

Which of the following was adopted at the UN in July 2017? A. Biological Weapons Convention (treaty banning biological weapons) B. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons C. Chemical Weapons Convention (treaty banning chemical weapons) D. Arms Trade Treaty (regulating the international trade in conventional arms)

Which treaty in 1968 sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons? A. Anti Ballistic Missile Treaty B. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty C. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty D. Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty I

Who were the two main adversaries in the Cold War? A. Germany and the Soviet Union B. The United States and the Soviet Union C. The United States and China D. East and West Germany

With respect to foreign aid, as a percentage of its national income/GNI, the U.S. gives: A. On average with other MDCs (14%) B. Amongst the lowest level among rich countries (bottom third) C. The highest among rich countries (almost 25%) D. More than most, roughly 20%

How many states signed the 2017 treaty to ban nuclear weapons? A. 10 B. 122 C. 194 D. 0

B 122

As noted in the course text, "globalization" can be defined as: A. The issues that are threatening humanity, such as brutal beheadings by terrorists B. The intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders C. The positive and negative issues found in the world today D. The inability of individuals to impact global culture

B. the intensification of economic, cultural, social and political relations across borders

Recreate the table above or otherwise match the letter to the development challenge data point below (all the variables are found under the Society dimension):

B: 261 A: 179 D: 1 E: 46.9 C: 98

Using the Rank By Variable tab, recreate the histogram on "Air Quality" above and match the letter to the country below. Why do you think all the countries scoring the lowest on "Air Quality" are in Asia?

B: India C: Pakistan D: Nepal E: Thailand A: China

Rifkin argues that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The lack of an international response to the earthquake in Haiti shows the challenges in building empathy B. Our social consciousness evolves and we can extend it to the entire biosphere, allowing us to survive as a species C. Technology helps us "eliminate time and space" and build empathy beyond religious and national ties D. We may survive as a species because we evolved to nation-states, the highest form of human social organization E. Social consciousness is that same today as it was in hunter-forager societies, we just need to harness it

In the PBS video, it is noted that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Poor people are more likely to lie during negotiations because of desperation B. People feel entitled even when games like Monopoly are obviously rigged in their favor C. More affluent people are more likely to take candy that they know has been left for a child D. People in expensive cars are more likely not to stop at pedestrian crosswalks E. More affluent people are significantly more generous, though it has not lessened overall inequality F. Neo-liberalism has exacerbated global inequality

BCD

Individuals serving as actors on the world stage include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), such as the Care and Doctors Without Borders B. Social activists such as Leymah Gbowee and Malala Yousafzai C. Political leaders, such as Barack Obama and Xi Jinping D. Celebrities such as George Clooney and Beyoncé

BCD

Keynes biographer (Robert Skidelsky) sums up Keynes with three ideas, including (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Private spending needs to replace public spending to correct market imperfections in a depressed economy B. Nothing can stop a downward spiral and growing unemployment in a depressed economy unless the government steps in with public spending to replace a lack of private spending C. Large scale unemployment can develop in volatile markets D. Markets are inherently volatile E. There are political downsides (even including revolution) if states try to address severe economic downslides

BCD

Tied to the focus in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on better quality education is a belief that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. China's education system, by far the best in the world, should be adopted B. A focus on education, especially of girls, leads to improved family health and individual productivity C. Better education leads to better use of higher technologies D. Better education can lead to better participation in democracy

BCD

Cultural Imperialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Is synonymous with "glocalization" B. Could lead to a decline in some languages in favor of English C. Is one reason cited for the animosity of some Arabs toward the United States D. Has led some countries, such as France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences E. Is where dominant groups (primarily in wealthier countries) press their culture on others

BCDE

The case study on the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria offers an example of globalization because (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Its resolution has shown how economic globalization in generally a positive phenomenon B. Poorly equipped refugee camps have raised the fear of the spread of diseases C. Refugee flows have led to significant financial costs in host countries, as well as a rise in anti-Islamic feelings D. Different countries have become heavily involved, backing different sides in the conflict E. Hundreds of thousands of refugees have flooded out of the region seeking safety in Europe and elsewhere F. China has deepened its involvement militarily in its first international intervention since WWII

BCDE

Consumers (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Can check mandatory labeling in the U.S., which notes if goods are made in sweatshops B. Have to grapple with whether to buy foreign goods that might have been made in sweatshops C. Can at least be assured that business values are the same across all countries D. Often do not know the conditions in which foreign goods are made

Evidence of globalization can be found (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Only since the mid-20th century B. With the spread of air pollution from China C. Equally in all corners of the world D. On U.S. grocery store shelves, stocked with items from all over the world

LDCs have often been unable to take advantage of their "comparative advantages" in agricultural production because (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The IMF and World Bank strongly discourage them from taking benefit of these comparative advantages, pushing them instead to industrialize through protected industries B. MDCs protect their own agricultural production from cheaper imports from LDCs C. LDC crops often cause health problems D. Corrupt leaders in LDCs have stolen profits and/or siphoned off outside loans meant to strengthen comparative advantages E. IMF conditionality led to a loss of their comparative advantage

A state (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Has roots in the UN Treaty of 1928 B. Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area C. Is synonymous with a nation D. Has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648 E. Is synonymous with a country

BDE

Colonies (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Are today the source of much of the portfolio investment in MDCs B. Saw the introduction of key European ideas, such as nationalism, individualism, and justice C. Saw little impact on local political governance from colonizers, despite the economic changes D. Were generally drained of commodities, human capital, and/or money E. Were often restructured by the dominant country to produce one particular crop or mineral resource F. Often saw the development of significant infrastructure that helped get commodities out of the areas

BDEF

International Governmental Organizations (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Have largely disappeared in recent years in favor of American exceptionalism B. Include such organizations as the United Nations and the World Bank C. Include celebrities as founding members, so they can raise money and build awareness surrounding global issues D. Are not made up of countries, but are rather best understood as civil society organizations E. Are formed by countries to achieve common goals that they cannot solve on their own

In his best seller, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman points out that:

Because of globalization, individuals and small companies have new found power to compete globally

n his best seller, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman points out that:

Because of globalization, individuals and small companies have new found power to compete globally

Why are some gases considered greenhouse gases

Because of their effect on the warming of the atmosphere Because they trap solar radiation in the atmosphere

Why are some gases considered greenhouse gases (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Because of their effect on the warming of the atmosphere Because they trap solar radiation in the atmosphere

Why was the Kyoto Protocol not effective?

Because the U.S. never ratified it

The US Embassy Bombing 1998

Before 9/11, terrorist attack on "American" soil by Al Qaeda.

Tied to the focus in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on better quality education is a belief that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Better education can lead to better participation in democracy A focus on education, especially of girls, leads to improved family health and individual productivity Better education leads to better use of higher technologies

Tied to the focus in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on better quality education is a belief that

Better education leads to better use of higher technologies A focus on education, especially of girls, leads to improved family health and individual productivity Better education can lead to better participation in democracy

Who was the first truly post-Cold War president?

Bill Clinton

IMF Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) have called for:

Privatization (sale to private owners) of state-owned enterprises (SOEs)

Pro-state nationalism can also be considered:

Which of the following organizations operates in Nigeria and has become very well-known the world over due to its mass kidnappings of school-aged girls?

Boko Haram

Which of the following countries voluntary gave up their nuclear weapons programs?

Brazil and ukraine

The World Bank and the IMF are part of what post-World War II system?

Bretton Woods System

The World Bank and the IMF are part of what post-War War II system

Bretton Woods system

The World Bank and the IMF are part of what post-World War II system?

Bretton Woods system

Generally, the United States does very well in the "Operations" macro-dimension, ranking 7th (scoring 933) in the 2018 RCII. However, there are individual variables where the country ranks somewhat lower. Recreate the drill down table above using the Country Profile tab to answer the following question: What is the variable blocked out in which the U.S. ranks 59th and scores a 779?

Business Cost of Crime and Violence

By how much has the Earth's average temperature risen since 1900?

By 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit

How did President Truman convince a reluctant Congress to appropriate hundreds of millions of dollars to aid Europe?

By scaring the American people about the communist threat which in turn put pressure on Congress to act

All of the following are Non-Governmental Organizations (or NGOs) except: A. Doctors Without Borders B. Care C. European Union D. Red Cross

Beth Macy, the author of the book being discussed: A. Strongly rejects economists' assertions that free trade can have any positive impacts B. Says China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been a positive step in slowing globalization C. Has been to Indonesia and seen the positive impact of jobs moved overseas D. Believes PUSH Ministries and John Bassett are the root of the problems in Galax County

Classic liberal trade theory holds the view that: A. Too much dependence on trade should be discouraged because it leads to dependence on foreign economies and governments and therefore a loss of sovereignty B. Governments should continually protect their infant industries with trade barriers so that they can become competitive in the international arena C. Free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services D. Governments should not hesitate to intervene in controlling international trade if it is necessary to protect domestic jobs and industries

European colonial economic policies can be described as: A. Socialist B. Contemporary Liberal C. Mercantilist D. Neo-Liberal

A founding objective of the United Nations is to (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Promote economic development and human rights

A founding objective of the United Nations is to (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Promote economic development and human rights Maintain peace and security

Floating exchange rates, which much of the world shifted to after 1971, differ from fixed exchange rates in that with floating exchange rates: A. Protectionism is more apparent, as the state manipulates currency values B. The U.S. dollar or the European euro must be used in the transaction C. The market determines the price of the currency D. The government decides the value of the currency

For people and countries to develop and prosper, they need: A. Less Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and fully protected domestic economies B. More land than other countries C. Capital (goods, services, and money) D. Free market systems without any government involvement in the economy or outside development assistance

In a socialist system: A. Governments regulate through low tariffs, but often keep floating exchange rates B. Most of the economy is privately held, and the government is a weak watchdog C. The state owns and controls key means of production D. Capitalism is found only in import substituting zones or urban areas

Mercantilist approaches to establish desired trade balances and trade profiles include:

Promoting exports and protecting the economy by restricting imports

John Bassett: A. Tried to keep his factories in the U.S., but lost a case at the World Trade Organization B. Was able to keep his factories in the U.S., but had to move to North Carolina from California because of the environmental laws in California C. Has tried to adapt to globalization by changing the production techniques at his furniture factories in Virginia D. Shifted his company's production to China after visiting the country in 2009

Mercantilism is: A. Agricultural production, as seen in many LDCs B. Free market economics, which was advocated by opponents to colonialism C. States controlling trade, often protecting home markets while seeking to sell products abroad, so as to gain as much profit and power as possible D. The philosophy of slavery opponents, who decried the searing human rights abuses

Mercantilist approaches to establish desired trade balances and trade profiles include: A. Promoting all imports and restricting exports B. Adopting IMF Structural Adjustment Programs, which emphasize closed market strategies C. Promoting exports and protecting the economy by restricting imports D. Eliminating Non-tarriff Barriers (NTBs)

Pro-state nationalism can also be considered: A. Mostly obsolete in the 21st century B. A driving force of anti-colonialism C. Official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government D. The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government

Soft Power: A. Is the same as Geographic Power B. Always comes from effective use of hard power C. Often comes from civil society (such as NGOs, universities, cultural institutions) D. Generally includes payment and coercion (carrots and sticks)

State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty: A. The Napoleonic Treaty B. The Magna Carta C. The Treaty of Westphalia D. The Paris Protocol

The Bretton Woods institutions were created after WWII: A. As the founding institutions of the European Union B. To complete the Doha Round C. To promote stability in international economics and, hence, strengthen international peace D. To allow the United States to dominate the world economy

The Secretary General of the UN is: A. The elected President of the World, with powers similar to the U.S. President B. Always from one of the Permanent 5 members of the Security Council C. The UN's chief bureaucrat, with some standing and diplomatic soft power D. Often frustrated because UN legislation is vetoed by the General Assembly

The United States: A. Uses mercantilist policies to keep an equal balance between imports and exports B. Has never borrowed from other countries or foreign citizens by selling U.S. Treasury bonds and other securities C. Has run significant trade deficits since the 1970s D. Generally runs massive trade surpluses because of its strong economy

The difference between foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) is that: A. There is no difference, these terms mean the same thing B. FDI in MDCs has collapsed in the post-WWII era to the point of inconsequence C. FDI is investing more in fixed assets (companies and real estate), as opposed stocks and bonds (which is portfolio investment) D. FDI by MNCs in LDCs has been non-existent to date, while foreign portfolio investment by NGOs has made a tremendous impact

The idea of comparative advantage is that: A. Countries should impose advantages in certain areas through protectionist policies B. The U.S. has more advantages because of its global regulatory power and it should exploit them by enforcing nationalist policies C. States should specialize in producing the goods which they produce best and trade for goods that other states produce best D. Trade always has winners and losers, so countries should pursue mercantilist, closed market strategies to gain a comparative advantage

The liberal world economic order sought by the United States and other Western countries after WWII was based on: A. Mercantilist policies based on the ideas of Franklin Roosevelt B. Confused ideas because the countries could not agree on a vision C. Open Markets, freer trade, and free flowing capital D. Socialism, so as to provide for the general welfare of people equally

The superpowers used the conflicts in or between other countries (e.g. ______________ and _____________) as a way to increase their influence in the world. A. Cuba / Northern Ireland B. Australia / East Timor C. Korea / Vietnam D. Nicaragua / Belgium

The work of Thomas Picketty documents that, with the exception of the mid-20th century: A. Lower taxes for the wealthy and cuts in public spending leads to economic growth, lessening inequality B. Increased college enrollment brings down public sector debts and, hence, taxes C. Income from capital (wealth, ownership, inheritance, etc.) nearly always exceeds income from wages, increasing inequality D. The increase in business lobbyists in Washington has resulted in a rise in pay for workers

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) seem to strengthen deterrence because they: A. Are useful under any war situation B. Are cheap and easy to use C. Increase the damage that can be inflicted on an attacker D. Even the playing field because all actors have WMDs

What did the change from UNOSOM I to UNOSOM II say about how leaders think about security? A. It indicates that security is easily achieved B. It indicates that UNOSOM II nothing more than adding more time to UNOSOM I C. It indicates that rather than only thinking in military terms, world leaders wanted to see security as about both ending civil war and ending starvation D. It indicates that rather than thinking in broad security terms, Bill Clinton favored a narrow military focus in security thinking

What event led to the end of the Cold War in 1991? A. The unification of East and West Germany B. The coming down of the Berlin Wall C. The demise of the Soviet Union D. The military defeat of the Soviet Union at the hands of the US

What is the traditional understanding of UN peacekeeping? A. U.S. troops sent to promote democracy and human rights B. Expansively outfitted missions to prevent outbreaks of violence, monitor elections, demilitarize combatants and help rebuild post-conflict government institutions C. Lightly armored and neutral UN "Blue Helmets" are stabilizing regional conflicts through the separation of conflict parties D. Military contingents sent by the strongest regional power to influence the outcome of a civil or regional war

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine? A. European Reconstruction and Development B. Elimination of communism C. Containment of communism D. Assistance to French and British colonies

When did World War I start? A. 1941 B. 1917 C. 1914 D. 1939

When did the United States enter World War II? A. 1917 B. 1939 C. 1914 D. 1941

Which US president authorized the dropping of atomic bombs at the end of WWII? A. Ronald Reagan B. Richard Nixon C. Harry S. Truman D. John F. Kennedy

Which of the following countries has been described as "high risk proliferator" in the 21st century? A. Brazil B. US C. North Korea D. India

Which of the following goals was NOT part of the Millennium Development Goals? A. To eradicate extreme poverty B. To achieve universal primary education C. To dramatically reduce weapons sales worldwide D. To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases

Which of the following is NOT a conventional weapon? A. Grenade launchers B. Submachine guns C. Chemical agents D. Tanks

Which of the following is the leading arms selling state in the world? A. Germany B. China C. U.S. D. Russia

Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. Defense spending by the US in 2014 was three times larger than that of its nearest potential competitor (China) B. Defense spending by the US in 2014 represented 34% of the world's total military expenditure C. More of the US military spending goes towards nuclear weapons than towards troops and conventional weapons D. Average annual US military expenditures have topped $350 billion over the past two decades

Mercantilist approaches to establish desired trade balances and trade profiles include: Adopting IMF Structural Adjustment Programs, which emphasize closed market strategies Programs initiated by the Washington Consensus to adopt Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Eliminating Non-tarriff Barriers (NTBs) Promoting exports and protecting the economy by restricting imports

Promoting exports and protecting the economy by restricting imports

Who was the Pakistani nuclear scientist responsible for supplying the North Korean government with the designs and technology to produce enriched uranium (necessary for its nuclear weapons program)? A. Fawad Khan B. Kamran Rashid Khan C. A. Q. Khan D. Benazir Bhutto

A country's ability to retain its talented people at home is important to development, and immigration within North America and elsewhere has become a hot button political issue. Recreate the histogram above using the Rank by Variable Tile/Tab and match the country to the letter pointing to where it fits in the histogram of "Capacity to Retain Talent," defined as "a country's capacity to retain talented people (1 = the best and brightest leave to pursue opportunities in other countries; 7 = the best and brightest stay and pursue opportunities in the country).

C: Mexico B: Canada A: United States

A founding objective of the United Nations is to (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Usurp sovereignty, such as with the Paris Accords B. Solve the ongoing crisis in Israel C. Maintain peace and security D. Promote economic development and human rights

Common ways to measure poverty include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Obesity levels B. Taxes C. Consumption D. Income E. Happiness

Since the 1980s, middle class families have primarily maintained consumption by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Consuming higher quality goods B. Engaging more readily in the political process to offset the power of wealthy families C. Having more two income families (with more women entering the workforce) D. Increasing their debts E. Moving to LDCs with cheaper standards of living F. Spending less on education

While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization", as pointed out in the text, include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The exposure to other cultures in a "clash of civilizations" B. The weakened ability of states to control what happens inside their borders C. The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store D. The creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor

Nationalism and Religion (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today Are generally considered the only two forces that can legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence)

Protectionism, sparking a case before the WTO

Sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life Is held by all nations on the globe

Can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life

Rifkin argues families, schools, governments, and businesses:

Can both repress and foster the core empathic nature in humans

The International Criminal Court (ICC):

Can try cases involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide

The International Criminal Court

Can try cases involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide Is currently investigating cases involving defendants who come mostly from African states

For people and countries to develop and prosper, they need:

Capital (goods, services, and money)

First-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________, whereas second-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________:

Capitalism / socialism

Geoengineering is the planned manipulation of Earth's climate to counteract the effects of global warming. Geoengineering can be divided into two main categories:

Carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management

Individuals serving as actors on the world stage include

Celebrities such as George Clooney and Beyoncé

"Water Quality" issues are particularly acute in Africa. Which country ranks as the worst in the world on "Water Quality" in 2017?

Chad

Africa has many of the countries where significant numbers of people lack access to drinking water and sanitation. In the table above, which country stands out as worst (#133) on "Access to Drinking Water," with only 50.8% of people having access, and which country stands out as worst (#133) on "Access to Sanitation," with only 12% of people having access?

Chad and Madagascar

Africa has many of the countries where significant numbers of people lack access to drinking water and improved sanitation. In the table above, which countries stand out as clearly having the worst "Water Access"?

Chad, Burundi, Kenya

When the European Union placed restrictions on the importation of U.S. beef containing growth hormones because of the EU's concern for public health, the U.S. government considered this policy a form of: Unfair floating exchange rates, leading to IMF penalties Functioning free trade regulations Intrusion on the U.S. Treasury Department's portfolio investment Protectionism, sparking a case before the WTO

Protectionism, sparking a case before the WTO

Which of the following is NOT a conventional weapon?

Chemical agents

As noted in your reading, which of the following had the highest 2014 total carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy?

China

Recreate the longitudinal chart below to answer the following question: which country has gained the most in "Aggregate GDP" size since 2005?

China

Which country has been known for its "one child policy"?

China

Which of the following countries is the leader in renewable energy investment?

China

Which of the following has the highest total carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy?

China

This bar chart depicting "National Savings Rate (%GDP)" includes the China, Pakistan, South Korea, United States, and Venezuela. Recreate the chart and list the countries in order of highest "National Savings Rate (%GDP)" to lowest "National Savings Rate (%GDP)".

China south korea USA Pakistan Venezuela

According to the UN's 2015 projections, the two countries with the largest populations will continue to see population growth, but where ___________ is projected to peak in size at 1.42 billion in 2030, _____________ is projected to soon overtake it, reaching an estimated 1.71 billion by the middle of the 21st century.

China / India

The two countries with the largest populations will continue to see population growth, but where ___________ is projected to peak in size at 1.42 billion in 2030, _____________ is projected to soon overtake it, reaching an estimated 1.71 billion by the middle of the 21st century.

China / India

5 permanent members of the security council

China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

As can be seen in the histogram above of "Greenhouse Gas Emissions" (one of the subdimensions under "Air Quality"), the United States ranks #131 ahead of only three countries. Which three countries rank lower on "Greenhouse Gas Emissions" than the U.S.?

China, Qatar, Kuwait

In the map above, countries in green have the highest "Population Growth," generally showing that they are in the earlier stages of the demographic transition, whereas the countries in red have the lowest population growth or declining populations, generally showing they are in the latter stages. Using the RCII, match each country below to its population growth rate.

China: .40 Ethiopia: 2.90 USA: .80 Nigeria: 2.40 germany: -.20 india: 1.20 russia: -.10

The concept of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), developed by the UN, shows the growing importance of human rights by

Putting forward the idea that states have the responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes Stressing that states have the responsibility to protect their populations from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes

As can be seen in the table above of "Greenhouse Gas Emissions" (one of the subdimensions under "Air Quality"), China and the United States rank #142 and #141 (i.e., the worst). Which three countries rank as next lowest on "Greenhouse Gas Emissions"?

Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Russia

Below is a map of "Current Account Balance (% GDP)," whose path is ECONOMICS/Macro-Economic Indicators/Broad Economy/Current Account Balance (% GDP). Broadly, a country's current account balance is its "net trade in goods and services" (some countries run a trade surplus; some countries run a trade deficit). Please match the country below with its current account balance as a percentage of its Gross Domestic Product. The easiest way to find this data is to use the Rank by Variable Tile/Tab or the Rankings Tile/Tab. Question to ponder: What accounts for the big discrepancy in the current account balances (% GDP)?

China: 2.38% Ireland: 9.46% Sigapore: 19.30 % United States: -2.53% Germany: 8.63%

The role of women has been seen as central to population control because women's empowerment tends to lead to smaller but healthier families. Clearly, even with a number of countries having missing data, the map above shows that women in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia face the most disparities and/or persecution. Match the country below to the main subdimension under "Gender Inequality and Integrity" where that country ranks as the worst in the world for that subdimension.

China: f/m health & survival Yemen: f/m political empowerment mali: F physical integrity chad: f/m education pakistan: f/m economic participation

Why would a civil war in one country be important to the security of other states (select on all that apply)?

Civil wars can include mass civilian casualties (e.g. Rwandan genocide) with regional spill-over Civil wars can lead to a refugee crisis in a neighboring state Civil wars show that security is interconnected, because civil wars can disrupt trade or lead to an increase in the spread of disease across borders

Which is correct about global warming and climate change (select all that apply; there may be one to four possible correct answers)?

Climate change refers to the consequences of global warming on weather patterns over time Global warming refers to Earth's rising temperatures due to increased greenhouse gases

The number of businesses registered to lobby in Washington has:

Coincided with intensified gerrymandering that protects incumbents

The analyst points to a 15-year, $10 billion U.S. effort in which country as a model for what's needed in Central America?

Colombia

Under colonialism

Colonies provided cheap labor and resources, and served as markets for the colonizers goods A core dominant country generally controlled the political and economic lives of foreign peoples Vast revenues and resources typically flowed out of the colonies, with relatively little capital flowing back in

What influenced the horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Quest for security and prestige Superpower rivalry Regional competition (rivalry between neighbors)

What's the United States' rank in Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and what does the U.S. score out of a possible 1000 points?

Rank 131, Score 112

Which of the following are listed as part of the MDGs

Combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases Reduce child mortality Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Promote gender equality and women's empowerment Achieve universal primary education Promote gender equality and women's empowerment Improve maternal health Develop a global partnership for development Ensure environmental sustainability

Where does China rank across each of the variables below (all found under Economics and then "Market Access"):

Ranks 3rd: FDI Outflows Ranks 1st: Aggregate Exports (Bil USD) Ranks 2nd: Aggregate Imports

Where does China rank across each of the variables below (all found under Economics and then "Market Access"):

Ranks 3rd: FDI Outflows Ranks 1st: Aggregate Exports (Bil USD) Ranks 2nd: Aggregate Imports Ranks 114th: Tariff Rate

Trends in income inequality include

Rapid increases in income inequality in the United States since the 1970s Increases in global income going to the top 5 percent versus the bottom 5 percent

Whirlpool claims its foreign competitors engage in unfair competition. What are examples in the video of what "unfair competition" means

Companies getting direct funding (subsidies) from the government Companies selling their washing machines at prices lower than their cost of production Companies selling their washing machines at prices lower than what they're charging for the same washing machines back home

Nation-states (one nation within one state):

Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity

Companies getting direct funding (subsidies) from the government Companies selling their washing machines at prices lower than what they're charging for the same washing machines back home Companies selling their washing machines at prices lower than their cost of production

RCII The map above shows that much of the "Global South" or "developing countries" score poorly on "Nature of Competitive Advantage." What is the definition of this variable? The RCII path to the variable is: OPERATIONS/Operational Landscape/Innovation and Sophistication/Business Sophistication/Nature of Competitive Advantage.

Competitiveness of the country's companies in international markets is primarily due to (1 = low-cost or local natural resources, 7 = unique products and processes)

Nation-states (one nation within one state): Are best exemplified by Canada, which is ethnically homogenous Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity Are exactly the same as countries, with all countries considered nation-states when national identity is based on ethnicity Have a clear example in the Kurds spread across Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq

Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity

At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union had nuclear weapon stockpiles:

Reaching close to 30,000 bombs and warheads each

NGOs

Red Cross Care Amnesty International

The map above shows that much of the "Global South" or "developing countries" score poorly on "Nature of Competitive Advantage." What is the definition of this variable? The RCII path to the variable is: OPERATIONS/Operational Landscape/Innovation and Sophistication/Business Sophistication/Nature of Competitive Advantage. The extent to which sophisticated marketing tools and techniques are used is (1 = very little, 7 = extensive) In the country, companies obtain technology (1 = exclusively from licensing or imitating foreign companies, 7 = by conducting formal research and pioneering their own new products and processes) Competitiveness of the country's companies in international markets is primarily due to (1 = low-cost or local natural resources, 7 = unique products and processes) The sophistication of production processes is (1 = not sophisticated, using labor-intensive methods or previous generations of process technology, 7 = highly sophisticated, using the world's best and most efficient process technology)

Competitiveness of the country's companies in international markets is primarily due to (1 = low-cost or local natural resources, 7 = unique products and processes)

What 1996 treaty sought to halt all nuclear test explosions?

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

Which of the following are actions individuals can take to help achieve the SDGs

Reduce, reuse, recycle Don't waste food (buy only what you need, freeze left-overs) Whenever possible, bike, walk or take public transportation Ask your local and national authorities to engage in activities that don't harm people or the planet Buy products from companies that have sustainable practices Unplug appliances Compost any food remains to reduce landfills Save water: avoid baths, take shorter showers Turn off the lights

Sustainable development involves:

Reducing consumption, increasing efficiency and using renewable energies

What is the definition of "relative poverty"?

Relative poverty is based on a comparison with a defined group within a particular country

One key reason international trade negotiations have stalled is because:

Remaining tariff barriers are in areas where poorer countries often have an advantage, such as the politically sensitive agriculture sector

One key reason international trade negotiations have stalled is because: Poor countries will not open their agriculture sectors to rich countries' high-tech imports The United States has dropped out of the WTO China has not entered the WTO Remaining tariff barriers are in areas where poorer countries often have an advantage, such as the politically sensitive agriculture sector

Remaining tariff barriers are in areas where poorer countries often have an advantage, such as the politically sensitive agriculture sector

Successes of League

Resolved territorial disputes in Asland Islands, Upper Silesia, and Memel (Lithuania) through arbitration and commissions of inquiry. Coordinated relief of war refugees in Turkish War of Independence (1923), the largest war relief effort in history at the time. Resolved a clash between Greece and Bulgaria in 1925 and defended the territorial integrity of Albania. Ended the use of forced-labor(slavery) in Liberia by American firms, even through U.S. was not a member state.

What is the name of the idea that argues the international community has a responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes?

Responsibility to Protect

what is the name of the idea that argues the international community has a responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes

Responsibility to protect

Which US president negotiated the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty?

Richard Nixon

Which US president negotiated the anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty?

Richard Nixon

What are the reasons for why Small Island States are particularly concerned with reducing carbon dioxide emissions

Rising sea levels could destroy their economies A rise of one meter in sea level could flood the Small Island States

What are the reasons for why Small Island States are particularly concerned with reducing carbon dioxide emissions (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Rising sea levels could destroy their economies A rise of one meter in sea level could flood the Small Island States

Who were the leader of the Soviet Union and the US that ushered in the eventual end of the Cold War?

Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev

Who were the leaders of the Soviet Union and the United States that ushered in the eventual end of the Cold War?

Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev

Four Freedoms

Roosevelt (1941)- freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear

What percentage of its budget does the U.S. give in foreign aid?

Roughly 1%

India is the world's second most populous country with over 1.25 billion people. It will soon pass China and become the world's most populous state. As seen in the longitudinal chart of "Urbanization" above, how many of India's people live in rural areas (you can also drill down to the "Urbanization" variable under "Demographic Dynamic")?

Roughly two thirds

who has the most nuclear weapons

Russia

Which of the following countries possess nuclear weapons

Russia U.K. U.S. Pakistan Israel North Korea France India China

who has the nuclear weapons

Russia, US, France, China, Pakistan, North Korea

After the end of the Cold War, the UN created international criminal tribunals to prosecute individuals responsible for ethnic cleansing, genocidal violence and crimes against humanity in which of the following countries

Rwanda Yugoslavia

As noted in your reading, which of the following had the highest 2014 per capita carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy?

Saudi Arabia

US biggest customer

Saudi Arabia

Which of the following has the highest per capita carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy?

Saudi Arabia

Who is the biggest customer of U.S. weapons?

Saudi Arabia

Who is the biggest customer of US weapons?

Saudi Arabia

Which states are identified in the histogram below as having the lowest score in Voice and Accountability?

Saudi Arabia and Laos

Which of the following is evidence refuting the idea that warmer temperatures are simply natural fluctuations in the Earth's temperature and not related to human behavior?

Scientists have shown a close relationship between global carbon dioxide levels and average global temperatures while demonstrating that there has been an increase in atmospheric carbon due to the burning of fossil fuels

Which of the following provides evidence that a warming planet is related to human behavior?

Scientists have shown a close relationship between global carbon dioxide levels and average global temperatures, while demonstrating that there has been an increase in atmospheric carbon due to the burning of fossil fuels

UN Structure

Security Council, General Assembly, Secretariat

What are two reasons for why states build weapons of mass destruction

Security and prestige

Samuel Huntington's (1998) "Clash of Civilizations":

Sees globalization as leading to "clashes" between the many different world "civilizations", including Islam and the West

Which event is described by the authors as the catalyst for a return to a more traditional focus on military security?

September 11th terrorist attacks, 2001

Tariffs are taxes which are often used to protect a country's economy from foreign competition. Which of the following countries has the world's lowest tariff rate (hint: use the Rank by Variable Tab):

Singapore

SingaporeUnited StatesIrelandChinaGermany 19.30%-2.53%9.46%2.38%8.63%

Africa:

Slaves, gold, ivory

Individuals serving as actors on the world stage include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), such as the Care and Doctors Without Borders States, such as Germany and China Social activists such as Leymah Gbowee and Malala Yousafzai Celebrities such as George Clooney and Beyoncé

Social activists such as Leymah Gbowee and Malala Yousafzai Celebrities such as George Clooney and Beyoncé

The following factors show how globalization has helped in promoting human rights

Social media platforms have allowed people to organize even when governments try to limit free speech and assembly Information technology has made it easier for human rights NGOs to communicate with their stakeholders and put greater pressure on governments to comply with human rights standards Due to advances in technology and gains in literacy and education, more people know about human rights

Nye points to the 2003 invasion of Iraq as possibly undermining the United States':

Soft Power

Using the attractiveness of a state's standing as an inducement to gain international cooperation is an example of:

Soft Power

Using the attractiveness of a state's standing as an inducement to gain international cooperation is an example of:

Soft power

Where second-generation rights require a proactive government to take action on behalf of its citizens, third-generation rights require ________________

Solidarity International cooperation

Order the following countries from the country that exports the highest volume to the country that exports the lowest volume by using "Aggregate Exports (Bil USD)" on Rank by Variable. India China Brazil Russia South Africa

Solution ChinaIndiaRussiaBrazilSouth Africa

determine which country is ranked the worst (197).

Somalia

To get Samsung and LG to invest in their states:

South Carolina and Tennessee have offered significant investment incentives, similar to the advantages the firms received in South Korea

Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR)(1948)

Soviet Union abstention because they didn't believe in free movement of people (article 25) health; including food, clothing, housing, and medical care/ social services, security in case of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, etc, non binding with structure that has social pressure(soft law)

Which of the following are examples of how vertical proliferation can challenge security (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Spending money on stockpiling weapons diverts funds from social programs Arms buildups provide more weapons for governments and groups to engage in conflicts

Mercantilism is

States controlling trade, often protecting home markets while seeking to sell products abroad, so as to gain as much profit and power as possible

Mercantilism is:

States controlling trade, often protecting home markets while seeking to sell products abroad, so as to gain as much profit and power as possible

Mercantilism is: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

States controlling trade, often protecting home markets while seeking to sell products abroad, so as to gain as much profit and power as possible.

The idea of comparative advantage is that:

States should specialize in producing the goods which they produce best and trade for goods that other states produce best

The idea of comparative advantage is that: The U.S. has more advantages because of its global regulatory power and it should exploit them by enforcing nationalist policies Trade always has winners and losers, so countries should pursue mercantilist, closed market strategies to gain a comparative advantage Countries should impose advantages in certain areas through protectionist policies States should specialize in producing the goods which they produce best and trade for goods that other states produce best

States should specialize in producing the goods which they produce best and trade for goods that other states produce best

The idea of comparative advantage is that: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

States should specialize in producing the goods which they produce best and trade for goods that other states produce best

South Korea and other East Asian states have pursued strategies that have included:

Strong investments in education and efforts to allow the poor to share in rapid growth

Structural Adjustment Programs

Through _________________, the IMF and World Bank set a series of often stiff requirements when establishing an agreement with a borrowing country, pressing such steps as trade liberalization, fiscal responsibility, and privatization.

Structural Adjustment Programs

Through, , the IMF and World Bank set a series of often stiff requirements when establishing an agreement with a borrowing country, pressing such steps as trade liberalization, fiscal responsibility, and privatization

Structural Adjustment Programs

Which of the following were consequences of proliferation concerns (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Successful UN Security Council negotiations with Iran (2015) The Iraq war (2003) Confrontation with North Korea

During the Cold War:

Superpower competition between the US and USSR led to proxy wars in many developing countries, helping bring real economic development to a standstill

The most traditional protectionist barriers to trade are:

Tariffs (taxes on imports), though they are no longer the main form of protectionism for most countries

The most traditional protectionist barriers to trade are: IMF/World Bank "conditionalities" Structural Adjustment Programs, which limit trade liberalization Tariffs (taxes on imports), though they are no longer the main form of protectionism for most countries Free Trade Agreements, such as NAFTA

Tariffs (taxes on imports), though they are no longer the main form of protectionism for most countries

Across the globe, urbanization has been caused by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Technological developments, "pushing" people off the farm Industrialization, "pulling" people into cities

The "animal spirits" are:

Confidence and optimism in the economy, which sparks economic growth

What strategy was associated with the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?

Containment

Which strategy was associated with the US foreign policy during the Cold War?

Containment

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

Containment of communism

False

Conventional weapons have been used less than WMD

LDCs have often been unable to take advantage of their "comparative advantages" in agricultural production because

Corrupt leaders in LDCs have stolen profits and/or siphoned off outside loans meant to strengthen comparative advantages MDCs protect their own agricultural production from cheaper imports from LDCs

The text identifies which type of actors as the most salient (or prominent) global players that we "continually" read about as they try to solve global issues?

Countries (states

The text identifies which type of actors as the most salient (or prominent) global players that we "continually" read about as they try to solve global issues? NGOs Individuals Countries (states) MNCs

Countries (states)

Arguments in favor of free trade often include each of the following, EXCEPT:

Countries can use trade barriers to better protect State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under free trade policies

Arguments in favor of free trade often include each of the following, EXCEPT: Open trade fosters lower prices for consumers Countries can use trade barriers to better protect State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under free trade policies Free trade produces overall economic growth and jobs in sectors where the country has a comparative advantage Everyone benefits when countries produce and sell what they do most efficiently

Countries can use trade barriers to better protect State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under free trade policies

What countries will continue to hold the largest share of the world's population?

Countries in Asia

Which countries will continue to hold the largest share of the world's population?

Countries in Asia

The Treaty of Westphalia

Created in 1648. Ended the thirty year war The major European powers agreed to respect territorial integrity This is the beginning of the modern international system Replaced the hierarchical feudal order with a new horizontal order.

Which of the following are examples of geoengineering

Creating a planetary filter to reflect sunlight Changing ocean chemistry to increase their carbon absorption Finding ways to capture and safely store carbon dioxide Manipulation of Earth's cloud cover

Soft Power

Culture,Food, TV,Music,Books,Education System, Clothes

What are some of the examples through which globalization challenges state sovereignty

Technology has made it possible to put pressure on a state by facilitating communication that goes around government restrictions International financial institutions can grant or withhold resources and overrule the decisions of states International organized crime has become so powerful in some places that it controls territory and large segments of a state's population MNCs can more easily move across borders and escape regulation by governments

According to the video in this node: A. We will lose the part of our identities tied to nation-states B. Blood ties no longer exist because of the intermingling of peoples and globalization C. Religious identities are the most destructive D. We all descended from the same ancestors in Africa and we must broaden our identity to one human family

An example of an "export promotion" technique is: A. Export tariffs (taxes), making local products more expensive to export so as to benefit local consumption B. Voluntary export restraints, such as when the U.S. voluntarily lowered its auto exports to Japan C. The Smoot-Hawley Act in the United States D. Direct export subsidies, or paying local producers for their exports, helping them better compete with foreign firms

Arguments in favor of free trade often include each of the following, EXCEPT: A. Everyone benefits when countries produce and sell what they do most efficiently B. Free trade promotes interdependence among countries and helps maintain international peace C. Free trade produces overall economic growth and jobs in sectors where the country has a comparative advantage D. Countries can use trade barriers to better protect State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under free trade policies

As noted in the introduction to this lesson, "contemporary liberalism" (often associate economically with the ideas of John Maynard Keynes): A. Is focused on the use of significantly less government spending to stimulate aggregate supply, with states privatizing key industries B. Is the main point of socialism as outlined by Marx C. Is the same as the "Neo-Liberalism" promoted by Ronald Reagan D. Is tied to the idea that classical liberalism is volatile and prone to recessions and depressions, so states should try to manage capitalism and maintain "aggregate demand"

During the Cold War: A. Democratization increased across the globe as developing countries almost unanimously shifted to the U.S. model B. The IMF and World Bank directly ran many LDC economies as the states had no qualified personnel C. Poorer countries saw dramatic improvements in their standards of living because of the Basel Convention on Banking D. Superpower competition between the US and USSR led to proxy wars in many developing countries, helping bring real economic development to a standstill

How many states possess nuclear weapons? A. 3 B. 5 C. 15 D. 9

IMF Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) have called for: A. Trade protectionism to shield infant industries B. Mercantilist oriented regulation in developing economies because of high poverty rates C. Large stimulus packages and increased government spending D. Privatization (sale to private owners) of state-owned enterprises (SOEs)

In 2015, the top recipient of both U.S. economic and military aid was: A. Israel B. India C. Mexico D. Afghanistan

In total dollars, which country gives the most in economic aid? A. Germany B. United Kingdom C. France D. United States

In what region are four of the U.S.' top five arms customers? A. NATO countries B. East Asia C. Latin America D. Middle East

Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) are: A. Divisions of the United Nations B. Illegitimate actors on the world stage C. International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) D. Non-state (non-governmental) actors, focused on profit

Purchasing Power Parity: A. Shows that comparisons between LDCs and MDCs are not possible because different goods cost different amounts B. Is a clear measure of income inequality C. Is higher in LDCs than in MDCs D. Estimates the number of dollars needed to buy comparable goods in different countries, making comparisons more accurate

Since the creation of the WTO in 1995: A. International trade negotiations have flourished, with four trade rounds being completed B. Trade in agriculture has become significantly freer, benefiting developing countries and hurting more developed countries C. No disputes have been brought before the disputes settlement body, though this could occur D. Only one round of international trade negotiations has been initiated (the Doha Round), and it has gotten nowhere

The Cold War was "cold" because: A. It never led to warm feelings between the leaders of the superpowers B. It never led to a military confrontation involving the territory of the superpowers C. It never played out in places with temperatures above 30F D. It never led to a direct war between the superpowers in Europe

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) has been the focus of increasing worldwide attention because of its: A. Development of a strong and expanding economy B. Commitment to increasing political freedoms C. Efforts to revive communism in Eastern Europe D. Nuclear weapons development programs

The Grameen Bank: A. Bailed India out of economic crisis in 1982 B. Has helped spark "Africa's Economic Boom" in the DRC C. Is an Indian Bank at the heart of "Modinomics" D. Offers loans to the poor in Bangladesh

The decision to help Europe and Japan rebuild, such as with the Marshall Plan in Europe, showed that: A. The U.S. had weak industrial capacity and needed new ideas and inventions B. Developing countries (LDCs) had moved to the top of the international agenda C. The IMF had failed as an international institution D. The U.S. needed rebounding markets for trade and investment

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are: A. United States, India, China, Russia, France D. United States, India, China, Russia, Japan C. United States, Germany, China, Russia, France D. United Kingdom, United States, China, Russia, France

The most traditional protectionist barriers to trade are: A. Structural Adjustment Programs, which limit trade liberalization B. Free Trade Agreements, such as NAFTA C. Geographic barriers, such as rivers D. Tariffs (taxes on imports), though they are no longer the main form of protectionism for most countries

The primary role of IMF loans is to: A. Provide a guiding hand to the Security Council in matters of peacekeeping B. Assist countries pursuing import substitution industrialization through high tariff promotion C. Provide loans for democratization in developed countries D. Help stabilize a country's economy when the country has severe budgetary imbalances

The removal or reduction of tariffs or quotas on the trading of specific goods to stimulate freer trade is known as? A. Fiscal stimulus B. Socialism C. Neo-mercantilism D. Trade liberalization

The stimulus spending during the "Great Recession" in the United States was based on the ideas of: A. Friedrich Hayak B. Karl Marx C. Adam Smith D. John Maynard Keynes

The two main forms of foreign aid include: A. Food aid and donated weapons B. Refugee assistance and non-concessional loans C. Food and medical equipment D. Economic assistance and military assistance

Those that caution against free trade generally argue: A. Countries can be forced to significantly strengthen (raise) their environmental and labor standards in order to compete with countries where these standards are lower B. Free trade can lead to functionalism, neo-functionalism, and war C. Countries should try to become dependent on a few agricultural products D. Free trade leads to dislocations which can cost people their jobs

Three essential components (types) of power identified by Nye include: A. Leadership Power, Geographic Power, Conventional Power B. Leadership Power, Hard Power, Conventional Power C. Military Power, Nuclear Power, Geographic Power D. Military Power, Economic Power, Attraction (Soft) Power

Using the attractiveness of a state's standing as an inducement to gain international cooperation is an example of: A. Hard power B. Positive-sum power C. Zero-sum power D. Soft power

What biological weapons agent was mailed to members of government and the press in 2001 in the US? A. Ricin B. Smallpox C. Yellow fever D. Anthrax

What is the definition of "relative poverty"? A. Relative poverty is estimated at $3.10 per capita B. Relative poverty is estimated at $24,250 per family of four C. Relative poverty is the amount of poor people in LDCs in comparison to MDCs D. Relative poverty is based on a comparison with a defined group within a particular country

When the European Union placed restrictions on the importation of U.S. beef containing growth hormones because of the EU's concern for public health, the U.S. government considered this policy a form of: A. Intrusion on the U.S. Treasury Department's portfolio investment B. Unfair floating exchange rates, leading to IMF penalties C. Functioning free trade regulations D. Protectionism, sparking a case before the WTO

Which Millennium Development Goal was fully achieved? A. To achieve universal primary education across the world B. To ensure environmental sustainability C. To dramatically reduce global arms sales D. To cut in half (from 1990 levels) the number of people living in extreme poverty (then defined as $1 a day, now $1.90)

Which individual actor was shot in the face because of her work promoting the rights of women and girls in Pakistan, winning the Nobel Peace Prize? A. Hillary Clinton B. Leymah Gbowee C. Benazir Bhutto D. Malala Yousafzai

Which of the following causes the highest number of deaths worldwide? A. Traffic accidents B. Terrorism C. Small arms and light weapons D. Tuberculosis

Which of the following is an example of horizontal weapons proliferation? A.When Pakistan increases the number of conventional weapons in its arsenal. B.When the United States modernizes its nuclear stockpile. C.When the United Kingdom upgrades its Trident program. D. When Israel sells American anti-tank missiles to Iran.

Which of the following organizations operates in Nigeria and has become very well-known the world over due to its mass kidnappings of school-aged girls? A. Al-Shabaab B. Islamic State C. Hezbollah D. Boko Haram E. Al Qaeda

Which of the following statements is true? A. The most dramatic gains in reducing hunger worldwide since 1990 have been in Latin America (notably Brazil and Mexico) B. The most dramatic gains in reducing hunger worldwide since 1990 have been in the Middle East and Africa (notably South Africa and Saudi Arabia) C. Food insecurity has been eliminated in the United States despite some pockets of poverty D. The most dramatic gains in reducing hunger worldwide since 1990 have been in East and Southeast Asia (notably China)

Which of the following was not part of the Millennium Development Goals, but is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? A. Significantly increasing the regulatory power of the UN B. Eliminating Free Trade Agreements that undermine the environment C. Dramatically reducing weapons sales worldwide D. Having peaceful and inclusive societies, justice, and accountable institutions (good governance)

As seen in the map of "HIV Prevalence" above, Southern Africa continues to face significant challenges tied to HIV/AIDS, with the prevalence as a percentage of adults aged 15-49 years over 10% in 8 countries. Four are identified in the histogram above and listed below. Match the letter to the country.

D - swaziland B - Botswana C - Lesotho A - South Africa

D: Swaziland C: Lesotho B: Botswana A: South Africa

Which statements about poverty around the world are true? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Developed countries, because of their high standards of living, do not suffer from poverty B. The incidence of poverty is generally higher in urban than rural areas C. Women and men suffer equally from poverty D. The incidence of poverty is generally higher in rural than urban areas E. Women suffer more from poverty than men F. Elderly people are significantly less vulnerable because of accumulated income G. The largest number of poor people live in Asia

DEG

The demographic transition model suggests that as societies industrialize and urbanize:

Death rates will fall, and when values shift from large to small families, fertility rates will decline

What do we call the "study of population change and characteristics"?

Demography

Which U.S. government department maintains a list of foreign terrorist organizations?

Department of State

Which US government department maintains a list of foreign terrorist organizations?

Department of State

The case study on the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria offers an example of globalization because (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Different countries have become heavily involved, backing different sides in the conflict Refugee flows have led to significant financial costs in host countries, as well as a rise in anti-Islamic feelings

An example of an "export promotion" technique is:

Direct export subsidies, or paying local producers for their exports, helping them better compete with foreign firms

An example of an "export promotion" technique is: Voluntary export restraints, such as when the U.S. voluntarily lowered its auto exports to Japan Export tariffs (taxes), making local products more expensive to export so as to benefit local consumption The Smoot-Hawley Act in the United States Direct export subsidies, or paying local producers for their exports, helping them better compete with foreign firms

Direct export subsidies, or paying local producers for their exports, helping them better compete with foreign firms

Which of the following organizations is NOT an International Governmental Organization (IGO)?

Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)

Which of the following organizations is NOT an International Governmental Organization (IGO)? Organization of American States (OAS) United Nations Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)

Which of the following organizations has been responsible for holding territory in both Iraq and Syria and has inspired attacks in the United States and Europe? A. Boko Haram B. Hezbollah C. Al Qaeda D. Al-Shabaab E. Islamic State

The two main forms of foreign aid include:

Economic assistance and military assistance

Losing a case through the WTO disputes settlement mechanism could lead a country to face:

Economic sanctions or a withdrawal of trade concessions by the winning state

Losing a case through the WTO disputes settlement mechanism could lead a country to face: A full trade embargo by the United States Military force Being forced to rewrite laws declared unconstitutional by the WTO Economic sanctions or a withdrawal of trade concessions by the winning state

Economic sanctions or a withdrawal of trade concessions by the winning state

After recreating the Radar chart of the U.S., add China to the chart. On which of the 4 main GEOS variables does China score better than the U.S.?

Economics

The UNDP's Human Development Index (HDI) is based on three factors, including (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Educational attainment Per capita purchasing power Life expectancy

All countries have customs procedures to control the goods crossing their borders. What's the definition of Customs Logistics (definitions are found on the "Maps", "Country Profile", and "Rank by Variable" tabs by clicking on the variable name)?

Efficiency in the clearance process (i.e., speed, simplicity, and predictability of formalities) by customs and other border control agencies

The video points to which country as having the highest homicide rates in the world?

El Salvador

The practice by countries that reduce their emissions below their allotted level to sell their "unused emissions" is called:

Emissions trading

According to Jeremy Rifkin's video, humans are driven by many motivations, but the "first drive" is:

Empathy

Purchasing Power Parity:

Estimates the number of dollars needed to buy comparable goods in different countries, making comparisons more accurate

All of the following are NGOs except.... -greenpeace -European Union -amnesty international -red cross

European Union

All of the following are Non-Governmental Organizations (or NGOs) except:

European Union

All of the following are Non-Governmental Organizations (or NGOs) except: Doctors Without Borders European Union Amnesty International Red Cross

European Union

What happened at the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference:

European countries divided up Africa without much regard for local peoples or existing ethnic divisions

Which of the following is a first-generation right?

Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion

Which of the following is an example of second-generation rights?

Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work

The difference between foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) is that:

FDI is investing more in fixed assets (companies and real estate), as opposed stocks and bonds (which is portfolio investment)

The difference between foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) is that

FDI is investing more in fixed assets (companies and real estate), as opposed to stocks and bonds (which is portfolio investment)

Generally, the United States does very well in the "Operations" macro-dimension, ranking 8th (scoring 887) in the world overall. However, there are individual variables where the country ranks somewhat lower. Recreate the drill down table above using the Country Profile tab to answer the following question: What is the variable blocked out in which the U.S. ranks 35th and scores a 671?

Favoritism in Decisions of Government Officials

Mali*

Female Physical Integrity

Pakistan*

Female/Male Economic Participation and Opportunity

Chad

Female/Male Educational Attainment

China

Female/Male Health and Survival

Yemen*

Female/Male Political Empowerment

Which of the following are correct statements about the world's population

Fertility has declined in nearly all regions of the world International migration at or around current levels will be unable to compensate fully for the expected loss of population in areas with low levels of fertility, especially in the European region in 2017, about a quarter of the world's population was under the age of 15 The world has added one billion people since 2005 The world has added two billion people since 1993 The number of persons aged 80 or over is projected to triple by 2050, and by 2100 to increase to nearly seven times the number in 2017

Which generation of human rights includes freedom of speech and assembly?

First

To stabilize currencies during the initial Post WWII era, countries:

Fixed (or pegged) the value of their currency to the U.S. dollar, which was fixed to the price of gold ($35 for 1oz. gold)

For how long has scientific research on carbon dioxide been conducted?

For about 150 years

Those that caution against free trade generally argue: Countries can be forced to significantly strengthen (raise) their environmental and labor standards in order to compete with countries where these standards are lower Free trade can lead to functionalism, neo-functionalism, and war Countries should try to become dependent on a few agricultural products Free trade leads to dislocations which can cost people their jobs

Free trade leads to dislocations which can cost people their job

Those that caution against free trade generally argue:

Free trade leads to dislocations which can cost people their jobs

Classic liberal trade theory holds the view that:

Free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services

Classic liberal trade theory holds the view that: Free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services Governments should not hesitate to intervene in controlling international trade if it is necessary to protect domestic jobs and industries Too much dependence on trade should be discouraged because it leads to dependence on foreign economies and governments and therefore a loss of sovereignty Governments should continually protect their infant industries with trade barriers so that they can become competitive in the international arena

Free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services

Classic liberal trade theory holds the view that: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

Free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services

Classic liberal trade theory holds the view that:

Free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services Little government interference

Which of the following are empirically observable changes showing that our biosphere is changing (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Glaciers are retreating almost everywhere around the world Global sea level rose by about (17 centimeters) 6.7 inches in the past century The number of record-high temperature events in the U.S. has been increasing since the 1950s

Which of the following are empirically observable changes showing that our biosphere is changing

Global sea level rose by about (17 centimeters) 6.7 inches in the past century The number of record-high temperature events in the U.S. has been increasing since the 1950s Glaciers are retreating almost everywhere around the world The extent and thickness of the Arctic sea has declined rapidly over the past decades

Global warming / climate change

Which is correct about global warming and climate change

Global warming refers to Earth's rising temperatures due to increased greenhouse gases Climate change refers to the consequences of global warming on weather patterns over time

Which of the following statements is true

Globally, the top one-fifth of the population (roughly 1.5 billion people) has more than three-quarters of the world's consumption (about $60 trillion), while the bottom one-fifth (roughly 1.4 billion people) has about $1 trillion in consumption

Which of the following statements is true?

respect, protect, fulfill

Government cannot be a violator- negative; Protect Government must prevent individual/private actors from being violators; Fulfill Government must take action itself to fulfill rights- positive

Mercantilists (economic nationalists) believe:

Governments should regulate trade to advance national interests and power

Mercantilists (economic nationalists) believe: Governments should regulate trade to advance national interests and power Mercantile exchanges should not include agricultural goods Trade should be completely unregulated/free All trade should be shut off and the state should be self-sufficient

Governments should regulate trade to advance national interests and power

Who was responsible for crafting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Governments working together in the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development

Certain gases in the atmosphere - water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - can trap solar radiation and cause the atmosphere to warm. These are called:

Greenhouse gases

Certain gases in the atmosphere - water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide - can trap solar radiation and cause the atmosphere to warm. These are called:

Greenhouse gases

Nations are best defined as:

Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community

Nations are best defined as: Products of the Treaty of Versailles in 1648 Synonymous with states Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community The same now as they were under medieval feudalism

Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community

Which of the following are likely consequences of climate change

Growing number of climate refugees Increased number of droughts Rapidly changing habitats and species extinction Increased flooding

Urbanization*

Grown in the size of cities, with an increasing percentage of the overall population

Europe:

Guns and alcohol

MODULE 6 BEGINS HERE

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Which US president authorized the dropping of atomic bombs at the end of WWII?

Harry S. Truman

hich US president authorized the dropping of atomic bombs at the end of WWII?

Harry S. Truman

Which US president authorized the dropping of atomic bombs at the end of WWII?

Harry S. truman

The U.S.'s Smoot-Hawley Act:

Has been credited with triggering a spiral of restrictions on trade by other countries, helping spark the Great Depression

The U.S.'s Smoot-Hawley Act: Promoted much freer global trade after WWII Lowered the average U.S. tariff rate to 2% Has been credited with triggering a spiral of restrictions on trade by other countries, helping spark the Great Depression Created the IMF and World Bank, which have opened world trade through Structural Adjustment Programs

Has been credited with triggering a spiral of restrictions on trade by other countries, helping spark the Great Depression

The role of women in population control:

Has been seen as central because women's empowerment tends to lead to smaller but healthier families

Beth Macy, the author of the book being discussed:

Has been to Indonesia and seen the positive impact of jobs moved overseas

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):

Has led to some lower skilled jobs shifting to Mexico, where wages are lower

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): Is an example of an FTA that has not had political consequences or controversies Has hurt workers in higher skilled jobs the most because the prices for goods they consume have risen sharply Has led to some lower skilled jobs shifting to Mexico, where wages are lower Ended as scheduled and will not be renewed because of political controversy

Has led to some lower skilled jobs shifting to Mexico, where wages are lower

PUSH Ministries is an NGO that:

Has people who have been laid off and can't pay their bills enter its doors everyday

A state (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Is synonymous with a nation Has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648 Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area Is synonymous with a country

Has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648 Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area Is synonymous with a country

The United States:

Has run significant trade deficits since the 1970s

The United States: Has run significant trade deficits since the 1970s Uses mercantilist policies to keep an equal balance between imports and exports Has never borrowed from other countries or foreign citizens by selling U.S. Treasury bonds and other securities Generally runs massive trade surpluses because of its strong economy

Has run significant trade deficits since the 1970s

U.S. support for international family planning programs:

Has shifted with changing administrations, with Republicans barring fertility control programs that include legal access to abortion, and Democrats supporting such programs

Ethnic Nationalism Civic Nationalism

Has the Kurds, Pashtuns, and Ibo as examplesIs a more exclusive form of nationalism, with membership limited by the unique elements of the groupSociety is united by a common language, religion, culture, and historical memory A more inclusive nationalism, as anyone could become a member of the nationSociety is united by territory, citizenship, and legal rights and codes transmitted to all members of societyHas the U.S. as an example, as witnessed by the country's diversity and founding ideals

John Bassett:

Has tried to adapt to globalization by changing the production techniques at his furniture factories in Virginia

Market-oriented reforms in China:

Have been relatively gradual and strictly controlled by the state

Consumers (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Have to grapple with whether to buy foreign goods that might have been made in sweatshops Can at least be assured that business values are the same across all countries Often do not know the conditions in which foreign goods are made President George W. Bush's decision to impose a temporary 30 percent tariff on imported steel in 2002 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): eatshops

Have to grapple with whether to buy foreign goods that might have been made in sweatshops Often do not know the conditions in which foreign goods are made

Having cuts that don't go deep enough Lacking mandatory cuts in emissions

Which of the following was not part of the Millennium Development Goals, but is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Having peaceful and inclusive societies, justice, and accountable institutions (good governance)

The moderator interviews an economic immigrant from Mexico who builds homes. How much more can he make in the U.S. than in Mexico?

He can make in a day what he would in a week in Mexico

Members in Secretariat

Headed by SG, 5 year terms. Day to day administration.

match the country below to the subdimension under "Health" where that country ranks as the worst in the world for that subdimension

Health Outcomes: Chad Substance Abuse: U.S Non-inflectious diseases: Nauru Health Systems: Central African Republic Infectious Diseases: Mozambique

Health and product standards, technical and labeling requirements, etc.

Definitions are found on the "Maps," "Country Profile," and "Rank by Variable" tabs by clicking on a variable name. Using one of these tabs, drill into "Barriers to Trade" and click on "Prevalence of Non-Tariff Barriers" (here's the path: ECONOMICS/Market Access/Trade Profile/Barriers to Trade/Prevalence of Trade Barriers). Within the definition, what are listed as Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)? Multilateral rules established by IGOs such as the IMF and World Bank Governmental corruption and authoritarianism Taxes placed on the import of goods Health and product standards, technical and labeling requirements, etc.

Health and product standards, technical and labeling requirements, etc.

RCII Definitions are found on the "Maps," "Country Profile," and "Rank by Variable" tabs by clicking on a variable name. Using one of these tabs, drill into "Barriers to Trade" and click on "Prevalence of Non-Tariff Barriers" (here's the path: ECONOMICS/Market Access/Trade Profile/Barriers to Trade/Prevalence of Trade Barriers). Within the definition, what are listed as Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)?

Health and product standards, technical and labeling requirements, etc.

Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs) include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Health and safety standards Voluntary Export Restraints Administrative requirements, such as customs procedures

Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs) include

Health and safety standards Voluntary Export Restraints Administrative requirements: for example, customs procedures for imported goods

The primary role of IMF loans is to:

Help stabilize a country's economy when the country has severe budgetary imbalances

President George W. Bush's decision to impose a temporary 30 percent tariff on imported steel in 2002 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Helped the steel industry by allowing U.S steel producers to gain a larger share of the local market Was seen by some as a political move to help the president's reelection chances in key electoral states Hurt the U.S. automakers, who had to pay higher prices for steel

Which were the two Japanese cities US dropped atomic bombs?

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The moderator interviews an 11-year old boy who fled to the U.S. by himself because of the extreme drug-gang violence in his country. What country was this boy from?

Honduras

The difference between a negative and a positive obligation imposed on states by human rights rests on ______________________:

How much action a government needs to take to ensure that rights are protected

Which of the following are human rights NGOs

Human Rights Watch Amnesty International

Universalism is represented by the idea that:

Human rights are accorded to everyone regardless of citizenship or status

The case study on the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria offers an example of globalization because

Hundreds of thousands of refugees have flooded out of the region seeking safety in Europe and elsewhere Poorly equipped refugee camps have raised the fear of the spread of diseases Different countries have become heavily involved, backing different sides in the conflict

President George W. Bush's decision to impose a temporary 30 percent tariff on imported steel in 2002

Hurt the U.S. automakers, who had to pay higher prices for steel Helped the steel industry by allowing U.S steel producers to gain a larger share of the local market Was seen by some as a political move to help the president's reelection chances in key electoral states

Which of the following are alternative energy sources

Hydroelectricity Solar Wind power biomass

The text identifies which type of actors as the most salient (or prominent) global players that we "continually" read about as they try to solve global issues?

IGO's "international Gov't Organizations"

the neo-liberal Washington Consensus

IMF, World Bank, and Western governments, often lumped together

What are some of the reasons for why the world's population drastically increased over the past 70 years

Improved food production and distribution Major public health advances Reduced mortality rates

Which of the following are common themes connecting all models of thought on the question of how to address population growth (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Improving the status of women Improvement in water quality

Which of the following are examples of the social costs of military spending

In recent years, countries have spent a larger percentage on military spending than on social programs As developing countries' military spending increases, their rate of economic growth declines and public debt increases According to the CIA, in 2010, the U.S. ranked first in military spending and only twenty-seventh in life expectancy

Evidence of globalization can be found

In the popularity of CNN in foreign countries With the diffusion of cultural values rejecting human rights abuses In the spread of the Ebola virus outside Africa

international governmental organizations

Include such organizations as the United Nations and the World Bank European Nations, United Nations

Common ways to measure poverty include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Income Consumption

Common ways to measure poverty include

Income Consumption

Common ways to measure poverty include

Income Consumption

The work of Thomas Picketty documents that, with the exception of the mid-20th century:

Income from capital (wealth, ownership, inheritance, etc.) nearly always exceeds income from wages, increasing inequality

Which of the following are likely consequences of climate change (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Increased flooding Growing number of climate refugees Increased number of droughts Rapidly changing habitats and species extinction

Usage of the internet

Increased rapidly in Africa between 2000-2015... Is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations in Europe and North America.... Is almost half in Asia as a percentage of worldwide internet use (because such a large percentage of the world's population lives in Asia).... Is rapidly increasing in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East

Trends in income inequality include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Increases in global income going to the top 5 percent versus the bottom 5 percent Rapid increases in income inequality in the United States since the 1970s

Which of the following were contributing factors to the outbreak of the civil war in Syria in 2011

Increasing scarcity of water and food sources Permanent changes to rain and windfall patterns brought on by global warming The 2006 draught that had forced large numbers of rural Syrians into already crowded cities

Which of the following were contributing factors to the outbreak of the civil war in Syria in 2011 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Since the 1980s, middle class families have primarily maintained consumption by

Increasing their debts Working longer hours Having more two income families (with more women entering the workforce)

in the map above, countries in green have the highest "Population Growth", generally showing that they are in the earlier stages of the demographic transition, whereas the countries in red have tje lowest population growth or declining populations, generally showing they are in the latter stages. Using the RCII, match each country below to its population growth rate

India: 1.20 Russia: -.10 Nigeria: 2.40 Germany: -.20 Ethiopia: 2.90 U.S.: .80 China: .40

Where first-generation rights are often associated with the rights of ________________ people, second and third-generation rights reflect the rights of ________________ people.

Individual / groups of

Where first-generation rights are often associated with the rights of the ________________ people, second and third-generation rights reflect the needs of ________________ people.

Individual / groups of

One of the main driving forces of globalization is:

Information Technology

The following factors show how globalization has helped in promoting human rights

Information technology has made it easier for human rights NGOs to communicate with their stakeholders and put greater pressure on governments to comply with human rights standards Due to advances in technology and gains in literacy and education, more people know about human rights Social media platforms have allowed people to organize even when governments try to limit free speech and assembly

Rise of Nazi Party in Germany.....

Inter-war years

The World Bank is considered which type of actor?

International Governmental Organization (IGO)

Where second-generation rights require a proactive government to take action on behalf of its citizens, third-generation rights require ________________:

International cooperation

Immigration*

International migration into a country

Emigration*

International migration out of a country

Mexico and Brazil are noted for:

Introducing direct transfer payments to poor households, conditioned on families meeting requirements such as keeping their children in school

The first steps in opening the Chinese economy included

Inviting foreign firms to form joint ventures with state-owned manufacturers to produce for export Allowing farmers to sell excess produce on the market, once they had met local and national quotas

Iran

A country's "Current Account Balance (% GDP)" is its "net trade in goods and services, plus net earnings from rents, interest, profits, dividends, and transfer payments (such as pension funds and worker remittances)" as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)." (A positive percentage means a surplus; a negative percentage means a deficit.) Given this definition, what does the chart above signify? Note, the chart has an adjusted scale.

That China's trade surpluses have lessened since the onset of the Great Recession, while the U.S.'s trade deficits have lessened since the onset of the Great Recession.

RCII Below is a map of "Current Account Balance (% GDP)," whose path is ECONOMICS/Macro-Economic Indicators/Broad Economy/Current Account Balance (% GDP). Broadly, a country's current account balance is its "net trade in goods and services" (some countries run a trade surplus; some countries run a trade deficit). Please match the country below with its current account balance as a percentage of its Gross Domestic Product. The easiest way to find this data is to use the Rank by Variable Tile/Tab or the Rankings Tile/Tab. Question to ponder: What accounts for the big discrepancy in the current account balances (% GDP)?

Ireland 3.36% United States -2.39% Germany 8.11% Singapore 19.55% China 1.36%

Winston Churchill described the political control of the Soviet Union over Eastern Europe as the:

Iron Curtain

One of the key outcomes of Rio+20 was a focus on building a green economy. A green economy is an economy that

Is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive Improves human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks

Cultural Imperialism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Is one reason cited for the animosity of some Arabs toward the United States Has led some countries, such as France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences

Cultural Imperialism

Is one reason cited for the animosity of some Arabs toward the United States Has led some countries, such as France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences Could lead to a decline in some languages in favor of English

Sovereignty

Is seen when a state deports immigrants who have illegally crossed borders looking for a better life Can be seen in a positive form when a state fairly and effectively enforces traffic laws Can be seen in a negative form when a repressive state throws a person in jail for trumped up or fabricated reasons

A state

Is synonymous with a country Has roots in the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648 Is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area

The Secretary General of the UN is:

Is the United Nation's main judicial organSettles legal disputes only between states

As noted in the introduction to this lesson, "contemporary liberalism" (often associate economically with the ideas of John Maynard Keynes):

Is tied to the idea that classical liberalism is volatile and prone to recessions and depressions, so states should try to manage capitalism and maintain "aggregate demand"

Usage of the internet (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations in Europe and North America Is almost half in Asia as a percentage of worldwide internet use (because such a large percentage of the world's population lives in Asia)

cultural imperialism

Is where dominant groups (primarily in wealthier countries) press their culture on others Has led some countries, such as France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences

Which of the following organizations has controlled resources and territory in Iraq and Syria unmatched in the history of terrorist organizations?

Islamic State

Which of the following organizations has been responsible for holding territory in both Iraq and Syria and has inspired attacks in the US and Europe?

Islamic state

What action did the UN take in 2015 to push for greater environmental stewardship in its development agenda?

It adopted the Sustainable Development Goals

What did the change from UNOSOM I to UNOSOM II say about how leaders think about security?

It indicates that rather than only thinking in military terms, world leaders wanted to see security as about both ending civil war and ending starvation

What do we mean by the term "replacement fertility" (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

It is a term that describes the interaction between constant patterns of childbearing with constant mortality and migration to yield zero population change It is the rate at which one generation of parents is replacing itself in the next generation

What did the events in Greece and Turkey mean to the US' understanding of its post-WWII role in the world (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

That a crisis in two faraway countries threatened the security of the US That if the two countries were not helped, the Soviet Union would threaten the rest of Europe That the US as the only capable world power needed to resist the inevitable expansion of the Soviet Union and communism

Sovereignty assumes:

That countries are self-governing, have territorial integrity, and self-determination

Sovereignty assumes:

That countries are self-governing, that they have territorial integrity, self-determination and are free from external pressures

What is the main critique that developing states (LDCs) levy against industrial states (MDCs) over global environmental issues

That the average person in an industrialized country accounts for significantly more resource consumption than someone in a poorer country That the long history of MDC industrialization processes has been the greatest contributor to global environmental problems

In his 1798 publication, Thomas Malthus argued that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

The "positive checks" of famine, war, and epidemics would bring populations back under control The human desire to reproduce would lead to starvation, poverty and human misery

What is the key UN document that formulated the idea of human security?

The 1994 Human Development Report

To create new versions of the RCII with or without the pre-calculated missing data threshold, users must click on (use the "Navigation Tutorial" to answer this question):

The Advanced Options tab at the top left of the page

While NGOs do not have official membership status at the UN, they do have important influence through their close cooperation with _______________:

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Outside its focus on air, land, and water quality, the RCII has one stand-alone variable in its "Environmental Sustainability" subdimension, "Environmental Risk Exposure." From the map above you can clearly see that the African and Asian states generally do not do well on this variable. What is its definition (i.e., what is it trying to measure)?

The Environmental Risk Exposure (ERE) indicator assesses hazards to human health posed by five environmental risk factors: unsafe water, unsafe sanitation, ambient particulate matter pollution, household air pollution from solid fuels, and ambient ozone pollution.

European economic integration was initiated with the creation of

The European Coal and Steel Community, which integrated an industry key to war-making potential

European economic integration was initiated with the creation of:

The European Coal and Steel Community, which integrated an industry key to war-making potential

European economic integration was initiated with the creation of: The European Security and Defense Identity, which provided for a common EU military The European Union, which established free trade between 28 countries The European Coal and Steel Community, which integrated an industry key to war-making potential The euro, which established a common currency

The European Coal and Steel Community, which integrated an industry key to war-making potential

International Criminal Court (ICC) is located

The Hague

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located:

The Hague

What international organization did John Maynard Keynes help create in the aftermath of the Great Depression:

The IMF

The 1997 agreement that contains legally binding emission targets for key greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, is:

The Kyoto Protocol

As discussed in the video, many of the immigrants coming into the United States are from:

The Northern Triangle of Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador), the world's deadliest countries outside war zones

Prior the creation of the UDHR, what document first mentions human rights?

The Preamble to the UN Charter

Which of the following international documents first mentions human rights?

The Preamble to the UN Charter

prior the creation of the UDHR, what document first mentions human rights

The Preamble to the UN Charter

Which of the following are points of criticism made against the SDGs

The SDGs are internally inconsistent because they don't acknowledge that global poverty and ecological decline are tied to extreme wealth, inequality, and overconsumption The goals are presented as if in isolation and this could contribute to missing important connections that undermine the goal of sustainability There are too many goals and targets for them to be effective

What is the UN organ that authorizes actions necessary to militarily enforce human rights?

The Security Council

Which UN organ can authorize military action to enforce human rights?

The Security Council

What do we mean by the term "replacement fertility"

It is the rate at which one generation of parents is replacing itself in the next generation It is a term that describes the interaction between constant patterns of childbearing with constant mortality and migration to yield zero population change

The Cold War was "cold" because:

It never led to a direct war between the superpowers in Europe

It was not legally binding

Which state has the world's 3rd highest Aggregate GDP as seen below (use the Rank By Variable tile or tab to recreate this chart)?

Japan

Which of the following is an example of a protectionist policy that had negative effects?

The Smoot-Hawley Act

The hypothetical example used to explain why groups of individuals might overexploit shared environmental resources even when they know that it could be against their long-term interests is known as:

The Tragedy of the Commons

State Sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty....

The Treaty of Westphalia

State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty

The Treaty of Westphalia

State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty: The Treaty of Versailles The Napoleonic Treaty The Paris Protocol The Treaty of Westphalia

The Treaty of Westphalia

RCII The value of a country's currency can have a significant impact on economic outcomes. For example, an overvalued currency will strengthen the ability to purchase imports, while an undervalued currency will allow a country to sell exports at lower prices. The RCII's Currency Over/Under Valuation variable has the following definition: "Overvaluations are expressed as negative percentages, indicating a need for the exchange rate to depreciate. Undervaluations are expressed as positive percentages, indicating a need for the exchange rate to appreciate. Neither a high level of undervaluation or overvaluation is desirable." Use the chart above of U.S. and China Currency Over/Under Valuation (raw data). In 2008-2009, with the onset of the Great Recession, which was true:

The U.S. currency was significantly overvalued, while the Chinese currency was significantly undervalued.

For developing countries that mainly produce raw (often called primary) products, such as mining and agricultural goods: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

Jobs are often low wage and low skilled "Comparative advantage" is often based on just a few primary products Persistently low export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development Arguments for "comparative advantage" can be seen as developmental "dead ends"

For developing countries that mainly produce raw (often called primary) products, such as mining and agricultural goods:

Jobs are often low wage and low skilled Persistently low export prices cannot generate the revenue for the expensive manufactured/high tech imports needed for development Arguments for "comparative advantage" can be seen as developmental "dead ends"

Which US president negotiated a Partial Nuclear Ban Treaty with the Soviet Union?

John F. Kennedy

Which US president negotiated a Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with the Soviet Union?

John F. Kennedy

The stimulus spending during the "Great Recession" in the United States was based on the ideas of:

John Maynard Keynes

The superpowers used the conflicts in or between other countries (e.g. ______________ and _____________) as a way to increase their influence in the world.

Korea / Vietnam

The superpowers used the conflicts in or between other countries (like _________ and __________ ) as a way to increase their infuence in the world

Korea / Vietnam

LG and Samsung have argued they follow the rules 100%, and simply have better products than Whirlpool U.S. regulators in the Obama and Trump administrations have repeatedly agreed that the companies are breaking international trade rules

The Paris Agreement was successful in as much as it built on commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by, amongst others, both the United States and China. However, it has been criticized for

Lacking mandatory cuts in emissions Having cuts that don't go deep enough

What policy changes under Franklin Roosevelt contributed to declining poverty and inequality in the United States?

Laws setting minimum wages and overtime bonuses The establishment of Social Security and Medicare Progressive income taxes, taxing the wealthy at higher percentages than the poor The creation of the GI Bill after WWII

Globalization can

Lead to "cultural imperialism" Help undermine the power of authoritarian governments Result in more choices for consumers Lead to unwanted external influence in a country, such as with the Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election

Globalization can (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Lead to unwanted external influence in a country, such as with the Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election Help undermine the power of authoritarian governments Lead to "cultural imperialism" Result in more choices for consumers

Created after the First World War, the __________ was an attempt by states to create a collective security organization:

League of Nations

Created after the first World War, the ________ was an attempt by states to create a collective security organization.

League of Nations

As discussed in the video, why is there so much violence in the Central American states?

Legacies of the 1980s the civil wars and the lack of full reconciliation The prevalence of significant amounts of guns The prevalence of power drug gangs, with many members trained in the U.S.

The "Gini Index," represented in the map above, "measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution." What are the three most unequal countries in the world (i.e., scoring the lowest in the map above; consider using the Rank by Variable tab for accuracy)?

Lesotho, South Africa, Botswana

Lesotho, South Africa, Haiti

Lesotho, south Africa, Haiti

What regions hold what percentage of the world's population? The more developed countries (MDCs) hold _________________ of the world's population, whereas the less developed countries (LDCs) hold ______________ of the world's population.

Less than 20% / more than 80%

Which individual actor led Liberian women in non-violent protests against the violence in Liberia, winning the Nobel Peace Prize?

Leymah Gbowee

Which individual actor led Liberian women in non-violent protests against the violence in Liberia, winning the Nobel Peace Prize? Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Melania Trump Leymah Gbowee Malala Yousafzai

Leymah Gbowee

In what conflict in 2011 did the UN invoke the principle of R2P (Responsibility to Protect) as justification for military intervention?

Libya

What is the traditional understanding of UN peacekeeping?

Lightly armored and neutral UN "Blue Helmets" are stabilizing regional conflicts through the separation of conflict parties

As noted in the video, repeated studies have indicated that more generous people

Live longer Feel more fulfilled

Types of charts available on the "Charts" tile/tab include (see the "Charts Tutorial"):

Longitudinal, Bar, Radar, and Advanced Bar

Using the "Rankings Tutorial", determine which is the best in RCII:

Low Rank (#1 is best) and high score (1000 is best)

What is a key difference in climate change laws between more developed (MDCs) and less developed countries (LDCs)?

MDCs focus on cutting emissions, while LDCs focus on adaptation

What is a key difference in climate change laws between more developed (MDCs) and less developed countries (LDCs)?

MDCs focus on cutting emissions, while LDCs focus on adaptation MDCs have climate change laws, but LDCs do not

"Water Quality" issues are very acute in Africa. Which country ranks as the worst in the world on "Water Quality" in 2016?

Madagascar

Department of State

Maintains a list of foreign terrorist organizations

Which individual actor was shot in the face because of her work promoting the rights of women and girls in Pakistan, winning the Nobel Peace Prize

Malala Yousafzai

Which individual actor was shot in the face because of her work promoting the rights of women and girls in Pakistan, winning the Nobel Peace Prize? Leymah Gbowee Benazir Bhutto Malala Yousafzai Hillary Clinton

Malala Yousafzai

In general:

Many LDCs have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many MDCs have enacted policies to increase population growth

In general...

Many Less Developed Countries (LDCs) have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many More Developed Countries (MDCs) have enacted policies to increase population growth

In general:

Many Less Developed Countries (LDCs) have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many More Developed Countries (MDCs) have enacted policies to increase population growth

Multinational Corporations Nongovernmental Organizations International Governmental Organizations:

McDonaldsMicrosoft Red CrossCareGreenpeace OPECEuropean Union

European colonial economic policies can be described as:

Mercantilist

Which of the following are greenhouse gases

Methane Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Ozone water vapor carbon dioxide

China ranks as the worst in the world on five of the 15 "Air Quality" variables in the RCII (both aggregate variables and raw data variables). Select all the variables below where the country ranks last (score of 1).

Methane Emissions (KT of CO2 Equivalent) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions Nitrous Oxide (KT of CO2 Equivalent) CO2 Emissions (KT)

As seen in the chart above, the North American countries score very poorly when it comes to all kinds of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. What is the highest score of any of the three countries on any variable within these aggregate variables (i.e., you will need to drill into Carbon Emissions and Other Greenhouse Gasses for each country to find the highest score across all variables and countries).

Mexico on CO2 Emissions, Metric Tons per Capita, score of 579

In the United States (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Micro-lending has taken root through Grameen America and other organizations Micro-lending has been supplemented by NGOs that give out "micro-grants"

In the United States

Micro-lending has taken root through Grameen America and other organizations Micro-lending has been supplemented by NGOs that give out "micro-grants"

MNCs

Microsoft Wells Fargo

In what region are four of the U.S.' top five arms customers?

Middle East

In what region are four of the US' top five arms customers?

Middle East

geographically, region where US top 5 states that they sell weapons to

Middle East

Three essential components (types) of power identified

Military Power, Economic Power, Attraction (Soft) Power

Three essential components (types) of power identified by Nye include:

Military Power, Economic Power, Attraction (Soft) Power

Hard Power

Military Strength and Economic Strength.

In 2015, the UN's ___________________ expired and were replaced by the ____________________.

Millennium Development Goals / Sustainable Development Goals

According to Keynes (as discussed by his biographer Robert Skidelsky), volatile markets can punish:

Millions in society, for the mistakes of a few, causing social unrest

Which of the following statements is true concerning urbanization?

More Developed Countries (MDCs) are more urbanized than Less Developed Countries (LDCs)

What is Keynes' approach to stimulating a depressed economy?

More Government spending to increase aggregate demand

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

More of the US military spending goes towards nuclear weapons than towards troops and conventional weapons

Multipolar

More than 2 great powers

When looking at Niger's population pyramid, which of the following are correct statements

More than 35% of Niger's population are under 10 years of age Niger has a youthful population Less than 5% of Niger's population is over over the age of 65

Which of the following is true about population and population growth

More than 80% of the world's population is located in the less-developed world Fertility rates in the least developed countries are declining but still very high The world's population continues to grow but the rate of population growth is decreasing Patterns of population growth differ significantly between more- and less-developed regions of the world Nearly one-fifth of the world's population lives in China Nearly 60% of the world's population lives in Asian countries European populations make up about 10% of the world's population

SuperPower

More than one country, equal amount of power ex: U.S. and Soviet Union (while they were both in power).

Great Power

Multiple States, Not as powerful but are still quite powerful (ex: Great Britain, Germany)

Which of the following is NOT true about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact on international affairs?

NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation

Which of the following is NOT true about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact on international affairs? NGOs help shape international public opinion NGOs can facilitate communications across state borders NGOs allow individuals to come together to deal with common concerns NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation I don't know One attemp

NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation

The U.S. currency was significantly overvalued, while the Chinese currency was significantly undervalued.

The value of a country's currency can have a significant impact on economic outcomes. For example, an overvalued currency will strengthen the ability to purchase imports, while an undervalued currency will allow a country to sell exports at lower prices. The RCII's Currency Over/Under Valuation variable has the following definition: "Overvaluations are expressed as negative percentages, indicating a need for the exchange rate to depreciate. Undervaluations are expressed as positive percentages, indicating a need for the exchange rate to appreciate. Neither high level of undervaluation or overvaluation is desirable." Use the chart above of U.S. and China Currency Over/Under Valuation (raw data). In 2008-9, with the onset of the Great Recession, which was true: The U.S. currency was significantly overvalued, while the Chinese currency was significantly undervalued. The U.S. currency was significantly undervalued, while the Chinese currency was significantly overvalued. The U.S. and Chinese currencies were both significantly overvalued. Both the U.S. and Chinese currencies were accurately valued.

The U.S. currency was significantly overvalued, while the Chinese currency was significantly undervalued.

Use the chart above of U.S. and China Currency Over/Under Valuation (raw data). In 2008-2009, with the onset of the Great Recession, which was true:

The U.S. currency was significantly overvalued, while the Chinese currency was significantly undervalued.

What are reasons for why the U.S. didn't ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) until long after the treaty had gone into effect

The U.S. had concerns that ratifying the treaty could erode its national sovereignty The U.S. was reluctant to expose itself to international criticism

The decision to help Europe and Japan rebuild, such as with the Marshall Plan in Europe, showed that:

The U.S. needed rebounding markets for trade and investment

As can be seen in the Country Profile drill down above, the United States ranks 127th in "Air Quality," 24th in "Water Quality," and 79th in "Land Quality." Look inside these three subdimensions and select all of the below that are true.

The U.S. ranks last in "Carbon Emissions" 81.84% of Americans have access to sanitation

League of Nations (1920) was before ______

The UN

Which are the ways in which the UN supports human rights

The UN promotes knowledge and public support through educating publics about human rights The UN helps implement human rights through enforcement activities such as peacekeeping The UN helps implement human rights through economic development The UN helps formulate international human rights standards through treaties and declarations

The Secretary General of the UN is:

The UN's chief bureaucrat, with some standing and diplomatic soft power

1941

The US entered WWII

While negotiated independently of the 1992 Earth Summit, what legally-binding treaties are also associated with the conference in Rio de Janeiro (and sometimes referred to as the Rio Conventions)?

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity

While negotiated independently of the 1992 Earth Summit, what legally-binding treaties are also associated with the conference in Rio de Janeiro?

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity

Which country accepts the largest total number of immigrants worldwide?

The United States

Who were the two main adversaries in the Cold War?

The United States and the Soviet Union

What is the name of the key human rights document of the post-WWII era?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

In his famous essay "The End of History?", Francis Fukuyama wrote that mankind may have reached "the end point of ... ideological evolution with the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government." This mindset was championed by:

The Washington Consensus (led by the U.S. and international financial institutions)

In his famous essay 'The End of History?' Francis Fukuyama wrote that mankind may have reached 'the end point of ..... ideological evolution with the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government.' This mindset was championed by

The Washington Consensus (led by the US and international financial institutions)

Power

The ability to influence the decisions and actions of another actor in the system.

Anarchy

The absence of a world government. States are functioning without order.

Which of the following was the reason for why the US decided to openly participate militarily in WWII?

The attacks by the Japanese against the US at Pearl Harbor, HI

Which of the following is NOT an example of "hard" power?

The capacity to work within multilateral coalitions and inspire other countries to align with a particular state

The benefits that all International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) offer their members include:

The creation of habits of cooperation between states

The benefits that all International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) offer their members include: The establishment of regulations which limit sovereignty The creation of habits of cooperation between states The elimination of all disagreements between member states Guidance of the United States and its democratic foundations

The creation of habits of cooperation between states

While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization", as pointed out in the text, include

The creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store

While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization", as pointed out in the text, include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): The weakened ability of states to control what happens inside their borders The exposure to other cultures in a "clash of civilizations" The creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store

The creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store

While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization", as pointed out in the text, include

The creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor..... The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store

Which of the following concepts were part of the post-WWI blueprint for international cooperation (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

The creation of the League of Nations Readjustment of territories and the creation of new states The principle of national self-determination

This short video looks at:

The decline of the furniture industry in southern Virginia and North Carolina

What were the concerns raised with the Kyoto Protocol

The degree to which carbon sinks should count toward a country's effort to reduce global warming The fact that key developing countries (i.e., China and India) did not participate meaningfully (i.e., didn't face binding emissions targets) The U.S never ratified it The vagueness on how emissions trading could achieve reductions

What event led to the end of the Cold War in 1991?

The demise of the Soviet Union

A challenge that has developed in recent years surrounding micro-lending in India has been:

The development of for-profit micro-lending and loan-sharks pushing more and more loans (followed by aggressive collection tactics)

What were the concerns raised with the Kyoto Protocol (select all that apply; there are one to four possible correct answers)?

The fact that key developing countries (i.e., China and India) did not participate meaningfully (i.e., didn't face binding emissions targets) The vagueness on how emissions trading could achieve reductions The degree to which carbon sinks should count toward a country's effort to reduce global warming The U.S. never ratified it The degree to which carbon sinks should count toward a country's effort to reduce global warming

Which of the following are correct statements about fertility rates (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

The fertility rate in poorer (less or least developed) countries is higher, often significantly higher, than replacement level. The fertility rate in more developed regions of the world is higher than the fertility rate in less developed regions. The fertility rate in more developed countries is below replacement and stands at about 1.67 per woman The fertility rate for the world as a whole is about 2.51 births per woman The total fertility rate measures the average number of births per woman of childbearing age

Which of the following are correct statements about fertility rates

The fertility rate is a strong indicators of overall population growth The fertility rate in poorer (less or least developed) countries is higher, often significantly higher, than replacement level The fertility rate in more developed regions of the world is higher than the fertility rate in less developed regions. The fertility rate for the world as a whole is about 2.51 births per woman The fertility rate in more developed countries is below replacement and stands at about 1.67 per woman

Cultural relativism is based on the notion that

The final authority in determining for the rights of a citizenry lies with the people and their government Local traditions trump the rights in the UDHR

What distinguishes the Brundtland Commission's definition of sustainable development from the one proposed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the United Nations Environment Programme, and the World Wide Fund for Nature?

The former focuses on the well-being of humans while the latter extends the definition to the biosphere

Which of the following were the key outcomes of the Johannesburg Summit in 2002

The forming of nearly 300 voluntary partnerships between private sector and civil society organizations to support sustainable development A pledge by the world's leaders to commit fully to the goal of sustainable development An implementation plan detailing a comprehensive program of action with quantifiable goals and targets

What is "Smart Power"

The hard power of coercion and payment, combined with the soft power of persuasion and attraction

What is "Smart Power"?

The hard power of coercion and payment, combined with the soft power of persuasion and attraction

In his 1798 publication, Thomas Malthus argued that

The human desire to reproduce would lead to starvation, poverty and human misery The "positive checks" of famine, war, and epidemics would bring populations back under control

Key "general tendencies" of international population movements in an age of globalization include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

The increasing politicization of migration The involvement of an increasing number of countries, both as sending and receiving states

As noted in the course text, "globalization" can be defined as:

The intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders

Globalization is defined as

The intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders

Which statements about poverty around the world are true?

The largest number of poor people live in Asia The incidence of poverty is generally higher in rural than urban areas Women suffer more from poverty than men Elderly people are often more vulnerable

"Brain Drain" is

The loss of highly skilled persons, mostly from developing countries, as they migrate to, most often, developed countries Sometimes not entirely negative, as those who emigrate can sometimes return home with new skills or capital

"Brain Drain" is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Floating exchange rates, which much of the world shifted to after 1971, differ from fixed exchange rates in that with floating exchange rates:

The market determines the price of the currency

Critics of the demographic transition model argue that:

The model applies the record of population change and development in Europe and North America as the universal standard

Which of the following statements is true?

The most dramatic gains in reducing hunger worldwide since 1990 have been in East and Southeast Asia (notably China)

Which of the following statements is true?

The most dramatic gains in reducing hunger worldwide since 1990 have been in East and Southeast Asia (notably China) Most of the gains have been in two countries, China and India (especially China)

As seen in the chart (Figure 11.1; note the chart is based on the number of people living on less than $1.90 a day):

The number and percentage of extremely poor people worldwide has declined since 1990

The number of people living on less than $3.10 a day has remained roughly the same (about 2 billion people)

While globally the number and percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day has dropped dramatically since 1990, what is also true

The number of people living on less than $3.10 a day has remained roughly the same (about 2 billion people) Most of the gains have been in two countries, China and India (especially China)

Vertical proliferation of conventional weapons is:

The oldest form of proliferation

As a result of the trade conflict over washing machines:

The price of both foreign and domestically produced washers has gone up

Nationalism can be seen in

The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination Gandhi's drive for independence from Great Britain before and after WWII

Rifkin's video speaks to building an empathic civilization based on:

The recognition that life is fragile and the human inclination to show solidarity

State sovereignty is:

The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories

State sovereignty is: Nullified by the Charter of the United Nations, which establishes world government A dynamic accelerated with the establishment of the European Union The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories The legal ability of specific nations to use tribunals to determine the laws in the countries where they live

The right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories

Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force

The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state The creation of the United Nations, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world

In a socialist system:

The state owns and controls key means of production

Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): The strong sense of superiority felt in Nazi Germany, leading to the death of millions The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state The creation of the United Nations, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism The anticolonial movements that led to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today

The strong sense of superiority felt in Nazi Germany, leading to the death of millions The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state The creation of the United Nations, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism The anticolonial movements that led to the increase in the number of states from 57 in 1900 to almost 200 today

What apparent tension is part of the concept of sustainable development?

The tension between economic health, social health, and ecological health

What was the immediate context for why the UDHR was drafted

The terrible atrocities committed during WWII, such as the Holocaust The horror of over 50 million dead in WWII

In the United States:

The top 1% has 23% of the income, up from 9% in the mid-1970s, and similar to the level during the Great Depression

"Political globalization" is best defined as

The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them

"Political globalization" is best defined as:

The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them

Political globalization" is best defined as: The heightened ability of states, both authoritarian and democratic, to control information flowing into their societies The spread of democracy as the most advantageous form of government The strengthening of state sovereignty in an interconnected world The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them

The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them

Which of the following are correct statements about the world's population (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

The world has added one billion people since 2005 The number of persons aged 80 or over is projected to triple by 2050, and by 2100 to increase to nearly seven times the number in 2017 The world has added two billion people since 1993

When countries raise taxes to give export subsidies to newly established exporting companies:

Their current citizens sacrifice so that future generations may benefit as "infant industries" seek to transform into powerful businesses

When countries raise taxes to give export subsidies to newly established exporting companies:

Their current citizens sacrifice so that future generations may benefit as "infant industries" transform into powerful businesses

When countries raise taxes to give export subsidies to newly established exporting companies: They seek to promote consumption now over future trade opportunities The current generation always benefits at the expense of future generations Their current citizens sacrifice so that future generations may benefit as "infant industries" transform into powerful businesses Classic liberals argue that their theories are proven

Their current citizens sacrifice so that future generations may benefit as "infant industries" transform into powerful businesses

Why is trade policy "inevitably politicized"?

There are winners and losers with trade policies, and groups pressure governments to adopt policies beneficial to them

What are some of the ways in which MNCs can promote human rights

They can use their access to markets around the world as a way of building networks based on real-time data exchanges, allowing the UN faster response time during emergencies Through public private partnerships they can help develop the technology needed for the UN or NGOs to get more data on human rights issues

Which of the following is incorrect about conventional weapons?

They have been used less often in conflict than weapons of mass destruction

In response to the criticism that their work was undertaken at the "famously liberal" University of California Berkeley, the researchers point out:

They have run 30 different studies across thousands of people all over the United States, and the results are the same for liberals and conservatives alike

Because Samsung and LG faced retaliatory tariffs placed on them by U.S. regulators:

They moved some production to China (and later Thailand, Vietnam, and the U.S.), which didn't face the tariffs placed on South Korea

First-generation rights are also known as negative rights because:

They prohibit certain government action and are therefore based on the absence of government interference

Which writer first proposed a negative relationship between human population growth and the supply of food and other resources?

Thomas Malthus

In the game of monopoly seen on the video:

Those that have the game rigged in their favor are less generous and somewhat ruder

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is typically divided into ___________ generations, or categories:

Three

Which Millennium Development Goal was fully achieved?

To cut in half (from 1990 levels) the number of people living in extreme poverty (then defined as $1 a day, now $1.90)

Which of the following goals was NOT part of the Millennium Development Goals?

To dramatically reduce weapons sales worldwide

As discussed in the context of Uruguay, what is the role of a human rights rapporteur

To ensure justice and compensation for survivors of human rights abuses To assess progress in discovering the truth about past atrocities committed in a country

The Bretton Woods institutions were created after WWII:

To promote stability in international economics and, hence, strengthen international peace

The Bretton Woods institutions were created after WWII: To complete the Doha Round As the founding institutions of the European Union To promote stability in international economics and, hence, strengthen international peace To allow the United States to dominate the world economy

To promote stability in international economics and, hence, strengthen international peace

Proponents of free trade argue:

Trade increases overall employment, and can shift jobs to where a country has comparative advantages

The removal or reduction of tariffs or quotas on the trading of specific goods to stimulate freer trade is known as?

Trade liberalization

Which of the following was adopted at the UN in July 2017?

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Which of the following causes the highest number of deaths worldwide?

Tuberculosis

Which of the following is the leading arms selling state in the world?

U.S.

Which of the following is the leading arms selling state in the world? and has the largest nuclear weapons?

U.S.

Which of the following countries possess nuclear weapons (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

U.S. China North Korea

With respect to the charge that LG and Samsung take advantage of unfair trade practices as far as washing machines are concerned:

U.S. regulators in the Obama and Trump administrations have repeatedly agreed that the companies are breaking international trade rules LG and Samsung have argued they follow the rules 100%, and simply have better products than Whirlpool

In total dollars, which country gives the most in economic aid

Which of the following is the leading arms selling state in the world?

Who were the two main adversaries in the Cold War?

US and soviet union

efore it carried out the attacks against the US on September 11th, 2001, for which of the following attacks was al Qaeda also responsible?

US embassy bombings in Africa in August 1998

Before it carried out the attacks against the US on Sept 11, 2001, for which of the following attacks was al Qaeda also responsible?

US embassy bombings in Africa inAugust 1998

Which of the following countries voluntary gave up their nuclear weapons programs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Ukraine Brazil

Which of the following countries voluntary gave up their nuclear weapons programs

Ukraine, Brazil, South Africa

Which of the four countries below has the largest discrepancy between their overall "Governance" score and their "Voice and Accountability" score?

United Arab Emirates

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are:

United Kingdom, United States, China, Russia, France

What does "UN MDGs" stand for?

United Nations Millennium Development Goals

In total dollars, which country gives the most in economic aid?

United States

What is the name of the key human rights document of the post-WWII era?

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Using the "Country Profile Tutorial", how do users drill into country profiles?

Using the arrows next to the four main dimensions: Governance, Economics, Operations, Society

China's state-directed development model has sometimes been called "Confucian Capitalism," tied to "Asian values" such as maintaining order and deference to authority. Others sharply criticize the country's repressive state practices and do not accept the "Asian values" argument. The radar chart above maps the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) across the RCII's "Governance" indicators, including the aggregate "Governance" score. It is one way to visualize and answer the following question: On which variable does China score the worst inside the "Governance" dimension?

Voice and Accountability

On which variable does China score the worst inside the "Governance" dimension?

Voice and Accountability

End of Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires....

WWI

Trench warfare.....

WWI

Use of mustard gas.....

WWI

Decline of French and British empires....

WWII

Holocaust....

WWII

Pearl Harbor.....

WWII

The French Revolution

Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world Undermined the notion of the divine right of kings

The French Revolution (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world Undermined the notion of the divine right of kings Reinforced French citizens' identities more within religions, guilds, and villages, as opposed to a broader French identity Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty

Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world Undermined the notion of the divine right of kings Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty

General Assembly Secretariat Security Council

Was set up after WWII to promote self-governance in coloniesHas suspended its operations Coordinates the FAO, WHO, UNDP and other specialized agenciesIs the central body for coordinating UN economic and social work Is the United Nation's main judicial organSettles legal disputes only between states

Trustee Council Economic and Social Council International Court of Justice

Because of the new tariffs placed on imported steel, aluminum, and other products by the Trump administration, the video points to which specific product the Canadians and Europeans area targeting for retaliation?

Washing machines

According to the video in this node:

We all descended from the same ancestors in Africa and we must broaden our identity to one human family

Colonies

Were generally drained of commodities, human capital, and/or money Saw the introduction of key European ideas, such as European conceptions of individualism and jutsice Were often restructured by the dominant country to produce one particular crop or mineral resource

vidence of globalization can be found (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

When Atlanta Braves caps are found outside the United States On U.S. grocery store shelves, stocked with items from all over the world

Evidence of globalization can be found

When Atlanta Braves caps are found outside the United States With the diffusion of cultural values rejecting human rights abuses With the spread of air pollution from China On U.S. grocery store shelves, stocked with items from all over the world

Which of the following is an example of vertical weapons proliferation?

When China increases the number of nuclear bombs and missiles in its stockpiles

Which of the following is an example of vertical weapons proliferation?

When China increases the number of nuclear bombs and missiles in its stockpiles.

Which of the following are examples through which technological innovations have been successfully used to promote human rights

When Egyptian protesters in 2011 used Twitter to publicize videos of police violence When a solar-powered Internet network allows villages in Uganda to get access to crop information and thus to improve their yields and incomes

Which of the following is an example of horizontal weapons proliferation?

When Israel sells American anti-tank missiles to Iran

Which of the following is an example of horizontal weapons proliferation?

When Israel sells American anti-tank missiles to Iran.

Bombing of Pearl Harbor 1941

When did US enter WW2?

1914

When did WW1 start?

Which of the following is NOT true about the role of technology in human rights?

Whether people live in developed or underdeveloped countries, technology has benefitted everyone equally

Which of the following is NOT true about the role of technology in human rights

Whether people live in developed or underdeveloped countries, technology has benefitted everyone equally Technology can't be used for positive and negative purposes at the same time

The tension over sustainable development can be stated as:

Whether the focus should be on environmental conservation of living and nonliving resources or on enhancing economic growth and development

The difference between a negative and a positive obligation imposed on states by human rights rests on ______________________:

Whether, and how much, action a government needs to take to ensure that rights are protected

Which of the following are questions that remain unanswered even after the SDGs were adopted

Who will decide on the how much of the financial costs will be taken on by public and how much by private sources? How should the roles and responsibilities of implementation be shared between developing and developed states? Will MDCs carry a greater share of the financial obligations than LDCs?

A severe economic crisis like the Great Recession which hit in 2009 is going to impact societies in many different ways, two key areas being unemployment and inflation. Using the charts on U.S. "Inflation Rate" and "Total Unemployment Rate" (raw data) above, determine which of the following statements is true.

With the Great Recession, inflation in the United States dropped and has stayed below pre-crisis levels.

The majority of the world's refugees and internally displaced people are:

Women and children

Which statements about poverty around the world are true? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Women suffer more from poverty than men The largest number of poor people live in Asia The incidence of poverty is generally higher in rural than urban areas

Micro-lending tends to focus on:

Women, who studies show are more likely to repay loans and spend money on their children's welfare

On the Country Profile tab, drill down into the RCII structure under Operations and click on the "Business Transactions" sub-dimension name. What is the source of the data as noted in the definitions box?

World Bank - Doing Business

As seen in the chart above, the U.S.'s "Soundness of Banks" ranking plummeted during the heart of the Great Recession. This variable is defined as "In your country, how would you assess the soundness of banks? (1 = extremely low, banks may require recapitalization; 7 = extremely high, banks are generally healthy with sound balance sheets)." What is the original source of this survey data point?

World Economic Forum

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was the precursor to the

World Trade Organization (WTO)

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was the precursor to the:

World Trade Organization (WTO)

Match the country below to the main subdimension under "Gender Inequality and Integrity " where that country ranks as the worst in the world for that subdimension

Yemen: Female/Male Political Empowerment China: Female/Male Health and Survival Mali: Female Physical Integrity Chad: Female/Male Educational Attainment Pakistan: Female/Male Economic Participation and Opportunity

As seen in the map of "HIV Prevalence" above, Southern Africa continues to face significant challenges tied to HIV/AIDS, with the prevalence as a percentage of adults aged 15-49 years over 10% in 8 countries. Six are identified in the histogram above and listed below. Match the letter to the country.

Zambia: A Zimbabwe: C Lesotho: E Botswana: F Namibia: B South Africa: D

Since the 1980s, many "developing" countries have liberalized trade and investment, often because they have had to accept IMF Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) and open their economies. Some, however, still have considerable barriers. For example, "Business Impact of Rules on FDI" is defined as "in the country, rules governing foreign direct investment (1 = discourage foreign direct investment, 7 = encourage foreign direct investment)." What are the three big outliers in the histogram chart above, clearly still strongly discouraging FDI?

Zimbabwe, Mauritania, Venezuela

Since the 1980s, many "developing" countries have liberalized trade and investment, often because they have had to accept IMF Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) and open their economies. Many, however, still have considerable barriers. For example, "Business Impact of Rules on FDI" is defined as "in the country, rules governing foreign direct investment (1 = discourage foreign direct investment, 7 = encourage foreign direct investment)." What are the three biggest outliers in the histogram above, still strongly discouraging FDI?

Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Angola

Which of the following was a policy advocated by the post 9/11 Bush administration?

a call to move away from nuclear deterrence based on mutually assured destruction in favor of preemption

State

a governed entity with a settled population occupying a permanent area with recognized borders.

What was operation desert storm?

a large-scale air and ground operation to liberate Kuwait in 1991

security dilemma

a situation in which a state's actions to increase its own security causes problems with another

The 2016 Paris Agreement, focused on renewed efforts to set emissions reduction targets to be met by both developing and developed countries, was signed by __________ states. a. 195 b. 150 c. 50 d. 100

a. 195

The world's population is currently at about: a. 7.6 billion people b. 230 billion people c. 3 billion people d. 15 billion people

a. 7.6 billion people

What are reasons for why in 2000 the UN General Assembly adopted the MDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. A growing recognition that the world was failing to reach most of the goals set out in Agenda 21 b. The General Assembly declared that most of the goals in Agenda 21 had been reached and that the new millennium needed new ideas c. The United Nations recognized that earlier thinking on sustainable development had become outdated d. Official development assistance from industrialized countries had declined since the 1992 Rio Summit

a. A growing recognition that the world was failing to reach most of the goals set out in Agenda 21 d. Official development assistance from industrialized countries had declined since the 1992 Rio Summit

Which of the following are some of the ways through which celebrities can affect human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Acting as UN Goodwill Ambassadors b. Engaging in philanthropic behavior by giving money to human rights causes c. Using their celebrity status to raise awareness d. Founding Human Rights Organizations

a. Acting as UN Goodwill Ambassadors b. Engaging in philanthropic behavior by giving money to human rights causes c. Using their celebrity status to raise awareness d. Founding Human Rights Organizations

Which of the following were the key outcomes of the Johannesburg Summit in 2002 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. An implementation plan detailing a comprehensive program of action with quantifiable goals and targets b. A new binding treaty detailing new targets for how to reach sustainable development goals c. Nearly 300 voluntary partnerships made up of private sector and civil society groups to support sustainable development d. A pledge by the world's leaders to commit fully to the goal of sustainable development

a. An implementation plan detailing a comprehensive program of action with quantifiable goals and targets c. Nearly 300 voluntary partnerships made up of private sector and civil society groups to support sustainable development d. A pledge by the world's leaders to commit fully to the goal of sustainable development

Which of the following are alternative energy sources (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Biomass b. Hydroelectricity c. Wind power d. Coal

a. Biomass b. Hydroelectricity c. Wind power

Geoengineering is the planned manipulation of Earth's climate to counteract the effects of global warming. Geoengineering can be divided into two main categories: a. Carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management b. Ozone layer repair and spraying sulfate particles into the upper atmosphere c. Ocean chemistry manipulation and planting more vegetation d. Cloud manipulation and solar manipulation

a. Carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management

What countries will continue to hold the largest share of the world's population? a. Countries in Asia b. Countries in Europe c. Countries in Africa d. Countries in North America

a. Countries in Asia

Which of the following are listed as part of the MDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Develop a global partnership for development b. Halve extreme poverty and hunger c. Ensure environmental sustainability d. Promote gender equality and women's empowerment

a. Develop a global partnership for development b. Halve extreme poverty and hunger c. Ensure environmental sustainability d. Promote gender equality and women's empowerment

Sustainable development has been defined as (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs b. Sound environmental planning without sacrificing economic and social improvements c. Development that improves the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecosystems d. Economic planning that protects the well-being of human populations even if it harms the environment e. Development that protects the less developed world from the ravages of over-consumption in the developed world

a. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs b. Sound environmental planning without sacrificing economic and social improvements c. Development that improves the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecosystems

The following factors explain how globalization has helped in promoting human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. Due to advances in technology and gains in literacy and education, more people know about human rights b. Economically strong MNCs have the ability to avoid social, economic or environmental demands of weaker host countries c. Terrorist organizations can more easily target weak states and terrorize populations d. Social media platforms allow people to organize even when governments try to limit free speech and assembly

a. Due to advances in technology and gains in literacy and education, more people know about human rights d. Social media platforms allow people to organize even when governments try to limit free speech and assembly

What is a common critique of Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) as global actors? a. Due to their economic strength and global networks, they exercise too much power b. Their lack of focus on profit leads to inefficiency and corruption c. They often place too much attention on the rights of girls to education and employment d. The generally promote human rights too strongly

a. Due to their economic strength and global networks, they exercise too much power

The practice by countries that reduce their emissions below their allotted level to sell their "unused emissions" is called: a. Emissions trading b. "Profit through emissions reduction" system c. CO2 bartering d. Greenhouse gas trade off

a. Emissions trading

Which of the following is an example of second-generation rights? a. Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work b. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile c. Everyone has the right to a nationality d. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

a. Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work

Which of the following are likely consequences of climate change (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Growing number of climate refugees b. Rapidly changing habitats and species extinction c. Increased number of droughts d. Increased flooding

a. Growing number of climate refugees b. Rapidly changing habitats and species extinction c. Increased number of droughts d. Increased flooding

The difference between a negative and a positive obligation imposed on states by human rights rests on ______________________: a. How much action a government needs to take to ensure that rights are protected b. Whether or not the state has signed and ratified human rights treaties c. Whether or not the consequences of human rights are negative or positive for the state d. How a government defines its sovereignty

a. How much action a government needs to take to ensure that rights are protected

Where first-generation rights are often associated with the rights of the ________________ people, second and third-generation rights reflect the needs of ________________ people. a. Individual / groups of b. Groups of / individual c. Most / a few d. Some / all

a. Individual / groups of

Where second-generation rights require a proactive government to take action on behalf of its citizens, third-generation rights require ________________: a. International cooperation b. Decolonization c. No action d. The undoing of prior acts

a. International cooperation

The Paris Agreement was successful in as much as it built on commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by, amongst others, both the United States and China. However, it has been criticized for (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. Lacking mandatory cuts in emissions b. Requiring all states to pledge future reductions in carbon emissions c. Having cuts that don't go deep enough d. Focusing on an agreement that was mindful of the 2-degree Celsius threshold

a. Lacking mandatory cuts in emissions c. Having cuts that don't go deep enough

Cultural relativism is based on the notion that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. Local traditions trump the rights in the UDHR b. The final authority in determining what is right for a citizenry lies with the people or their government c. All individuals possess the rights found in the UDHR regardless of citizenship or status d. When individuals are physically harmed by a cultural practice, the practice must be immediately stopped

a. Local traditions trump the rights in the UDHR b. The final authority in determining what is right for a citizenry lies with the people or their government

What are some of the reasons for why the world's population drastically increased over the past 70 years (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Major public health advances b. Improved food production and distribution c. Higher fertility rates d. Greater number of refugees e. Reduced mortality rates

a. Major public health advances b. Improved food production and distribution e. Reduced mortality rates

In 2015, the UN's ___________________ expired and were replaced by the ____________________. a. Millennium Development Goals / Sustainable Development Goals b. Millennium Development Goals / Green Economy and Poverty Eradication Goals c. Millennium Sustainability Goals / Goals for a Sustainable Millennium d. Sustainable Development Goals / Millennium Development Goals

a. Millennium Development Goals / Sustainable Development Goals

Which of the following is NOT true about Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact on international affairs? a. NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation b. NGOs allow individuals to come together to deal with common concerns c. NGOs can facilitate communications across state borders d. NGOs help shape international public opinion

a. NGOs are solely responsible for inter-state cooperation

a. Netherlands b. china c. UK d. USA

What are some of the examples through which globalization challenges state sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Technology has made it possible for populations beyond a state's borders to put pressure on states by facilitating communication that can go around a government's restrictions b. International organized crime has become so powerful in some places that it controls territory and large segments of a state's population c. International financial institutions can grant or withhold resources and overrule the decisions of states d. MNCs can more easily move across borders and escape regulation by governments

a. Technology has made it possible for populations beyond a state's borders to put pressure on states by facilitating communication that can go around a government's restrictions b. International organized crime has become so powerful in some places that it controls territory and large segments of a state's population c. International financial institutions can grant or withhold resources and overrule the decisions of states d. MNCs can more easily move across borders and escape regulation by governments

What is the main critique that developing states levy against industrial states over global environmental issues (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. That the long history of the North's industrialization processes has been the greatest contributor to global environmental problems b. That the average person in an industrialized country accounts for significantly more resource consumption than someone in a poorer country c. That the South is not affected by global environmental problems and therefore does not need to contribute to solving the problems d. That the higher number of people living in the industrialized countries are responsible for all our current global environmental problems

a. That the long history of the North's industrialization processes has been the greatest contributor to global environmental problems b. That the average person in an industrialized country accounts for significantly more resource consumption than someone in a poorer country

Key "general tendencies" of international population movements in an age of globalization include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. The "feminization" of migration, as women are an increasing part of workforces b. The importance of the United States as the only country where people want to end up c. The involvement of an increasing number of countries, both as sending and receiving states d. Ongoing changes in where people go and where they come from e. The increasing politicization of migration

a. The "feminization" of migration, as women are an increasing part of workforces c. The involvement of an increasing number of countries, both as sending and receiving states d. Ongoing changes in where people go and where they come from e. The increasing politicization of migration

The 1997 agreement that contains legally binding emission targets for key greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, is: a. The Kyoto Protocol b. The Paris Accords c. The Montreal Protocol d. The Copenhagen Accord

a. The Kyoto Protocol

Which of the following international documents first mentions human rights? a. The Preamble to the UN Charter b. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights c. The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide d. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

a. The Preamble to the UN Charter

Which of the following are points of criticism made against the SDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. The SDGs are internally inconsistent because they don't acknowledge that global poverty and ecological decline are tied to extreme wealth and overconsumption b. There are too many goals and targets for them to be effective c. The SDGs ignore the importance of environmental health d. There are too few goals and targets for them to be effective

a. The SDGs are internally inconsistent because they don't acknowledge that global poverty and ecological decline are tied to extreme wealth and overconsumption b. There are too many goals and targets for them to be effective

What is the UN organ that authorizes actions necessary to militarily enforce human rights? a. The Security Council b. The International Court of Justice c. The General Assembly d. The UN

a. The Security Council

Which are the ways in which the UN supports human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. The UN helps implement human rights through economic development b. The UN helps implement human rights through enforcement activities such as peacekeeping c. The UN helps formulate international human rights standards through treaties and declarations d. The UN promotes knowledge and public support through educating publics about human rights

a. The UN helps implement human rights through economic development b. The UN helps implement human rights through enforcement activities such as peacekeeping c. The UN helps formulate international human rights standards through treaties and declarations d. The UN promotes knowledge and public support through educating publics about human rights

The benefits that all International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) offer their members include: a. The creation of habits of cooperation between states b. The establishment of regulations which limit sovereignty c. The elimination of all disagreements between member states d. Guidance from the United States with its democratic foundations

a. The creation of habits of cooperation between states

What apparent tension is part of the concept of sustainable development? a. The tension between economic health, social health, and ecological health b. The tension between a population's health and the health of its government c. The tension between environmental health, cultural health, and physical health d. The tension between financial markets and shareholder profits

a. The tension between economic health, social health, and ecological health

First-generation rights are also known as negative rights because: a. They prohibit certain government action and are therefore based on the absence of government interference b. There is a negative relationship between states and human rights c. They are supposed to protect people's rights so that their lives don't become negative d. There are more than one generation of rights and focusing on only one generation is too limited

a. They prohibit certain government action and are therefore based on the absence of government interference

What does "UN MDGs" stand for? a. United Nations Millennium Development Goals b. United Nations Multiple Development Grants c. United Nations Multiple Development Goals d. United Nations Millennium Development Grants

a. United Nations Millennium Development Goals

The tension over sustainable development can be stated as: a. Whether the focus should be on environmental conservation of living and nonliving resources or on enhancing economic growth and development b. Whether sustainable development is a useful concept c. Whether we should focus on market forces to provide for higher standards of living the world over d. Whether or not humans can solve this problem

a. Whether the focus should be on environmental conservation of living and nonliving resources or on enhancing economic growth and development

At the end of the Cold War, the UN created international criminal tribunals to prosecute individuals responsible for ethnic cleansing, genocidal violence and crimes against humanity in which of the following countries (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Yugoslavia b. Haiti c. Afghanistan d. Rwanda

a. Yugoslavia d. Rwanda

How much of the U.S.' electricity supply is generated by alternative energy sources?

about 15%

How many people have been displaced (internally and across state borders) by the Syrian Civil War?

about 9 million

anarchy

absence of a world gov't, protects from external threats and each other, no laws

horizontal proliferation prevention

advancement of technologies to field a more sophisticated nuclear weapon

afghanistan india china ireleand USA japan

as can be seen in the bar chart above, Syria leads the world with almost 5 million refugees. Five other countries after Syria have at least 500,000 refugees. Place these five in order from most refugees to least refugees. Do you know why these countries have so many refugees?

afghanistan, somalia, south sudan, sudan, DRC

Which region has the most cases currently before the ICC:

africa

general assembly

all UN members, one vote per member, resolutions function as recommendations

With respect to foreign aid, as a percentage of its national income/GNI, the US gives

amongst the lowest level among rich countries (bottom third)

What biological weapons agent was mailed to members of government and the press in 2001 in the US?

anthrax

international governmental organizations

are formed by countries to achieve common goals that they cannot solve on their own

International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

article 12 , "progressive realization", "the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health" including "steps to be taken" by signed states "to achieve the full realization of this right"

When did the world's population reach one billion people?

at the end of the 19th century

How many countries opposed the UDHR in 1948? a. 5 b. 0 c. 8 d. 25

b. 0

While the MDGs included 8 goals and 21 targets, the SDGs include: a. 5 goals and 20 targets b. 17 goals and 169 targets c. 8 goals and 52 targets d. 206 goals and 1205 targets

b. 17 goals and 169 targets

At which of the following conferences was the UN's Environment Program (UNEP) created? a. 2012 Rio+20 b. 1972 Stockholm Conference c. 2002 World Earth Summit on Sustainable Development d. 1992 Rio Summit

b. 1972 Stockholm Conference

The U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in 1977. When did the US ratify the treaty? a. 1977 b. 1992 c. 1980 d. 1998

b. 1992

Carbon dioxide represents the highest percentage of total greenhouse gases. It accounts for roughly ________ of all greenhouse gases. a. 10% b. 50% c. 90% d. 25%

b. 50%

In 2014, the number of people living as refugees or internally displaced people worldwide was estimated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at: a. 1.6 billion b. 55 million c. 5 million d. 890,000

b. 55 million

What is the difference between a treaty and a declaration? a. A treaty and a declaration are functionally the same b. A treaty is a legally binding instrument whereas a declaration is a statement of principles c. A declaration is a legally binding instrument whereas a treaty is a statement of principles d. A treaty and a declaration are both unenforceable statements of principle

b. A treaty is a legally binding instrument whereas a declaration is a statement of principles

Where do you find the majority of countries identified as the most severely impacted by HIV/AIDS? a. Asia b. Africa c. Latin America and the Caribbean d. Europe and North America

b. Africa

When did the world's population reach one billion people? a. At the beginning of the 17th century b. At the beginning of the 19th century c. At the beginning of the 21st century d. At the beginning of the 20th century

b. At the beginning of the 19th century

By how much has the Earth's average temperature risen since 1900? a. By 1.6 degrees Celsius b. By 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit c. By 16 degrees Fahrenheit d. By 16 degrees Celsius

b. By 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Rifkin argues families, schools, governments, and businesses: a. Must strongly downplay nationalism b. Can both repress and foster the core empathetic nature in humans c. Do not impact the empathic drive, which is driven by ego and self interest d. Are always at odds with each other when it comes to saving the planet

b. Can both repress and foster the core empathetic nature in humans

The International Criminal Court (ICC): a. Gives advisory opinions to UN bodies or specialized agencies b. Can try cases involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide c. Is a temporary court dealing only with one state at a time d. Can hear cases involving two or more states

b. Can try cases involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide

Which country has been known for its "one child policy"? a. India b. China c. Nigeria d. Netherlands e. Japan

b. China

Which of the following has the highest total carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy? a. United States b. China c. Brazil d. Saudi Arabia

b. China

The text identifies which type of actors as the most salient (or prominent) global players that we "continually" read about as they try to solve global issues? a. Terrorist organizations such as ISIS b. Countries (states) c. MNCs d. IGOs

b. Countries (states)

Across the globe, urbanization has been caused by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. The outlawing of farming in many Less Developed Country (LDC) rural areas because of socio-cultural impacts b. Environmental decline, such as the overgrazing of land c. Economic incentives by More Developed Countries (MDCs) to populate their cities with Less Developed Country (LDC) migrants (because of aging populations) d. Industrialization, "pulling" people into cities e. Technological developments, "pushing" people off the farm

b. Environmental decline, such as the overgrazing of land d. Industrialization, "pulling" people into cities e. Technological developments, "pushing" people off the farm

Which of the following is a first-generation right? a. Everyone has the right to education b. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion c. Everyone has the right to rest and leisure d. Everyone has the right to work

b. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion

For how long has scientific research on carbon dioxide been conducted? a. For about 500 years b. For about 150 years c. For about 50 years d. For about 1000 years

b. For about 150 years

While _____________ is a term that refers to the concern that increased greenhouse gases increase the Earth's temperature, ______________ is the term that includes reference to changes in extremes of temperatures and precipitation. a. Gaseous warming process / weather change b. Global warming / climate change c. Ozone layer depletion / natural disasters d. Climate change / global warming

b. Global warming / climate change

Nations are best defined as: a. Products of the Treaty of Versailles in 1648 b. Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community c. Synonymous with states D. The same now as they were under medieval feudalism

b. Groups connected by a unique mix of shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community

The role of women in population control: a. Has been downplayed at the international level because women lack political empowerment b. Has been seen as central because women's empowerment tends to lead to smaller but healthier families c. Has seen little attention in the Millennium or Sustainable Development Goals given these goals focus on rapid industrialization d. Has been seen as secondary to the role of men

b. Has been seen as central because women's empowerment tends to lead to smaller but healthier families

U.S. support for international family planning programs: a. Has been strong and apolitical, given concerns over rising populations and instability b. Has shifted with changing administrations, with Republicans barring fertility control programs that include legal access to abortion, and Democrats supporting such programs c. Has come only through the UNDP, given U.S. distrust of local politicians d. Has trailed only the support of Brazil, given that country's strong concerns about overpopulation

b. Has shifted with changing administrations, with Republicans barring fertility control programs that include legal access to abortion, and Democrats supporting such programs

Which of the following are human rights NGOs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. UNICEF b. Human Rights Watch c. World Wildlife Fund d. Amnesty International

b. Human Rights Watch d. Amnesty International

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located: a. In Geneva b. In The Hague c. In Johannesburg d. In New York

b. In The Hague

One of the key outcomes of Rio+20 was a focus on building a green economy. A green economy is an economy that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. Increases a return of investment regardless of environmental impact b. Is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive c. Improves human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks d. Is resource-intensive with a high carbon footprint

b. Is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive c. Improves human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks

Which individual actor led Liberian women in non-violent protests against the violence in Liberia, winning the Nobel Peace Prize? a. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf b. Leymah Gbowee c. Malala Yousafzai d. Benazir Bhutto

b. Leymah Gbowee

Pro-state nationalism can also be considered: a. Mostly obsolete in the 21st century b. Official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government c. The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government d. The type of nationalism that sparked uprisings against governments in the Middle East starting in 2010 (the "Arab Springs")

b. Official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government

The Brundtland Commission's 1987 report "Our Common Future" argued that: a. Without sustainable development, there can be no economic growth b. Poverty eradication is a necessary requirement for environmentally sustainable development c. Environmental protection needs to be pursued regardless of the economic costs involved d. Democracy is the necessary precursor to sustainable development

b. Poverty eradication is a necessary requirement for environmentally sustainable development

The concept of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), developed by the UN, shows the growing importance of human rights by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. Arguing that states have a responsibility to let the UN take over all their state functions b. Putting forward the idea that states have the responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes c. Stressing that states have the responsibility to protect their populations from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes d. Maintaining that human rights are the responsibility of the UN Security Council

b. Putting forward the idea that states have the responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes c. Stressing that states have the responsibility to protect their populations from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes

In his 1798 publication, Thomas Malthus argued that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. Contraceptives are the most effective way of halting population growth b. The "positive checks" of famine, war, and epidemics would bring populations back under control c. Technology and market forces can solve population growth problems through increased productivity and economic progress d. The human desire to reproduce would lead to starvation, poverty and human misery

b. The "positive checks" of famine, war, and epidemics would bring populations back under control d. The human desire to reproduce would lead to starvation, poverty and human misery

Which of the following were contributing factors to the outbreak of the civil war in Syria (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. The loss of more than half a million lives b. The 2009 draught that had forced large numbers of rural Syrians into already crowded cities c. Increasing scarcity of water and food sources d. Permanent changes to rain and windfall patterns brought on by global warming

b. The 2009 draught that had forced large numbers of rural Syrians into already crowded cities c. Increasing scarcity of water and food sources d. Permanent changes to rain and windfall patterns brought on by global warming

All of the following are Non-Governmental Organizations (or NGOs) except: a. Care b. The United Nations c. Amnesty International d. Greenspace

b. The United Nations

Critics of the demographic transition model argue that: a. The model focuses too much on the postponement of marriage and not enough on structural dimensions of social change b. The model applies the record of population change and development in Europe and North America as the universal standard c. The model has no bearing in reality d. The model focuses too much on the impact of cultural beliefs and gender roles to explain changes in population growth

b. The model applies the record of population change and development in Europe and North America as the universal standard

Which of the following are empirically observable changes showing that our biosphere is changing (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Spring snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere has increased and snow is melting later in the season b. The number of record-high temperature events in the U.S. has been increasing since the 1950s c. Global sea level rose by about (17 centimeters) 6.7 inches in the past century d. The extent and thickness of the Arctic sea has declined rapidly over the past decades

b. The number of record-high temperature events in the U.S. has been increasing since the 1950s c. Global sea level rose by about (17 centimeters) 6.7 inches in the past century d. The extent and thickness of the Arctic sea has declined rapidly over the past decades

The video speaks to building an empathic civilization based on: a. Allowing market processes and self-interest to operate unencumbered by burdensome regulation b. The recognition that life is fragile and the human inclination to show solidarity c. New human abilities to build a utopia if they can focus more on soft power d. Ego and asserting one's self-interest into the public sphere

b. The recognition that life is fragile and the human inclination to show solidarity

Which of the following are examples through which technological innovations have been successfully used to promote human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. When governments can use Facebook accounts to find information to pursue human rights protesters b. When a solar-powered Internet network allows villages in Uganda to get access to crop information and thus to improve their yields and incomes c. When Egyptian protesters in 2011 used Twitter to publicize videos of police violence d. When Instagram photos can be used to jeopardize the lives of those who release information on governments criminal behavior

b. When a solar-powered Internet network allows villages in Uganda to get access to crop information and thus to improve their yields and incomes c. When Egyptian protesters in 2011 used Twitter to publicize videos of police violence

Unipolar

basically a Hegemon -one big power that others cannot compete with.

In his best seller, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman points out that...

because of globalization, individuals and small companies have new found power to compete globally

Treaty of Westphalia(1648)

beginning of talking about human rights ends 30 year war, creation of sovereignty is a state right

In the radar chart above, three of the most pivotal countries to global environmental concerns are shown across "Environmental Sustainability" and its four main subdimensions. Match the country to the color.

blue: china green: USA orange: india

On the "Rank By Variable" tile/tab (see the "Rank By Variable Tutorial"), aggregate variable histograms (i.e. histograms of variables that are a composite of multiple variables) are:

by RCII score distribution

How did President Truman convince a reluctant Congress to appropriate hundreds of millions of dollars to aid Europe?

by scaring the American people about the communist threat which in turn put pressure on Congress to act

Which of the following environmental conferences first combined scientific issues with broader political, social, and economic issues? a. 2002 World Earth Summit on Sustainable Development b. 2012 Rio+20 c. 1972 Stockholm Conference d. 1992 Rio Summit

c. 1972 Stockholm Conference

Which of the following countries is the leader in renewable energy investment? a. India b. U.S. c. China d. Germany

c. China

c. China / India

The demographic transition model suggests that as societies industrialize and urbanize: a. The decline in fertility rate occurs at the same time as the decline in the mortality rate b. Populations will grow at a predetermined rate in states with transitioning economies c. Death rates will fall, and when values shift from large to small families, fertility rates will decline d. Fertility rates will play a less important role than death rates

c. Death rates will fall, and when values shift from large to small families, fertility rates will decline

Which generation of human rights includes freedom of speech and assembly? a. Fourth b. Third c. First d. Second

c. First

Who was responsible for crafting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? a. UN experts under the guidance of the UN Secretary-General b. NGOs charged with environmental protection c. Governments working together in the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development d. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

c. Governments working together in the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development

What action did the UN take in 2015 to push for greater environmental stewardship in its development agenda? a. It adopted the Framework Convention on Climate Change b. It adopted the findings from the Brundtland Commission c. It adopted the Sustainable Development Goals d. It adopted the Millennium Development Goals

c. It adopted the Sustainable Development Goals

What was the biggest limitation of the Copenhagen Accord (2009) which included provisions for limiting the average rise in global temperatures to 2 degree Celsius and a commitment by the developed nations to generate $100 billion in additional resources to aid developing countries? a. It was too far-reaching in its emission targets b. It did not address emissions reductions c. It was not legally binding d. It set the emissions targets to zero

c. It was not legally binding

In what conflict in 2011 did the UN invoke the principle of R2P (Responsibility to Protect) as justification for military intervention? a. Iraq b. Syria c. Libya d. Mali

c. Libya

Nation-states (one nation within one state): a. Have a clear example in the Kurds spread across Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq b. Are undesirable, because they almost always lead to extremism and war c. Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity d. Are exactly the same as countries, with all countries considered nation-states when national identity is based on ethnicity

c. Rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity

Sustainable development involves: a. Searching for more deposits of fossil fuels to accommodate current demands b. Developing better transportation by building more roads c. Reducing consumption, increasing efficiency and using renewable energies d. Constructing larger buildings using stronger design and materials

c. Reducing consumption, increasing efficiency and using renewable energies

Which of the following is evidence refuting the idea that warmer temperatures are simply natural fluctuations in the Earth's temperature and not related to human behavior? a. Scientists have argued that the increase in temperature in the twentieth century is likely to have been the largest in any century during the past 1000 years b. Scientists have shown that increasing levels of carbon dioxide could impact our climate c. Scientists have shown a close relationship between global carbon dioxide levels and average global temperatures while demonstrating that there has been an increase in atmospheric carbon due to the burning of fossil fuels d. Scientists generally agree that the Earth can only sustain an atmospheric concentration of carbon of about 390 parts per million

c. Scientists have shown a close relationship between global carbon dioxide levels and average global temperatures while demonstrating that there has been an increase in atmospheric carbon due to the burning of fossil fuels

"Brain Drain" is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): a. The sale of brains by poor people in LDCs to rich people in MDCs b. The loss of highly skilled people who have immigrated to the U.S., but leave because they have been persecuted by U.S. authorities c. Sometimes not entirely negative, as those who emigrate can sometimes return home with new skills or capital d. The loss of highly skilled persons, mostly from developing countries, as they migrate to, most often, developed countries

c. Sometimes not entirely negative, as those who emigrate can sometimes return home with new skills or capital d. The loss of highly skilled persons, mostly from developing countries, as they migrate to, most often, developed countries

While NGOs do not have official membership status at the UN, they do have important influence through their close cooperation with _______________: a. The Trusteeship Council b. The Security Council c. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) d. The World Bank

c. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty? a. The Napoleonic Treaty b. The Declaration of Independence c. The Treaty of Westphalia d. The Paris Accords

c. The Treaty of Westphalia

Which country accepts the largest total number of immigrants worldwide? a. Russia b. Germany c. The United States d. Brazil e. Canada

c. The United States

What can we say about trends in global population growth (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. Women in developed regions of the world have higher fertility rates than women in less developed regions b. The slowest population growth can be found in Africa c. The world's population continues to grow but the rate of population growth is decreasing d. More than 80% of the world's population is located in the less-developed world e. Fertility rates in the least developed countries are declining but still very high

c. The world's population continues to grow but the rate of population growth is decreasing d. More than 80% of the world's population is located in the less-developed world e. Fertility rates in the least developed countries are declining but still very high

Which writer first proposed a negative relationship between human population growth and the supply of food and other resources? a. Adam Smith b. Al Gore c. Thomas Malthus d. Michael Moore

c. Thomas Malthus

What are some of the ways in which MNCs can promote human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? a. They can use their relationship with the UN and other organizations as a way of increasing their market share and thus their profits b. They can build networks that give governments greater abilities to control their populations c. Through public private partnerships they can help develop the technology needed for the UN or NGOs to get more data on human rights issues d. They can use their access to markets around the world as a way of building networks based on real-time data exchanges, allowing the UN faster response time during emergencies

c. Through public private partnerships they can help develop the technology needed for the UN or NGOs to get more data on human rights issues d. They can use their access to markets around the world as a way of building networks based on real-time data exchanges, allowing the UN faster response time during emergencies

Nationalism and Religion.....

can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today

Rifkin argues families, schools, governments, and businesses....

can both repress and foster the core empathic nature in humans

Hegemon

can change, no other state can challenge it, only can be 1

For people and countries to develop and prosper, they need

capital (goods, services, and money)

Which of the following is NOT a conventional weapon? -submarine guns -tanks -grenade launchers -chemical agents

chemical agents

what is called the "poor man's nuclear weapon"

chemical weapons

Which country has been known for its "one child policy"?

china

1st generation rights

civil and political liberties also known as negative rights

First Generation Rights

civil and political rights

The number of businesses registered to lobby in Washington has

coincided with intensified gerrymandering that protects incumbents

Soft Power

comes from civil society (such as NGOs, universities, cultural institutions)

Human Rights Commission (HRC)

composed of representatives of governments following instruction rather than independent experts on human rights, individual petitions about human rights violations would not be evaluated and works would be based on general statements rather than binding commitments to enforce

The text identifies which type of actors as the most salient (prominent) global players that we "continually" read about as they try to solve global issues.....

countries (states)

Arguments in favor of free trade often include each of the following, except

countries can use barriers to better protect State Owned Enterprises (SEOs) under free trade policies

What countries will continue to hold the largest share of the world's population?

countries in Asia

The League of Nations

created after seeing the failure of the UN, made to solve international disputes after WWI

United Nations Human Rights Council

created in 2006 to replace Human Rights Commission which was ineffective because it didn't meet often and people hijacked it to draw attention away from their human rights violation. The UNHRC had a monitoring system, complaint & special procedure, and UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEWS this was different than the commission because it was more transparent and representative, voting was secret ballot→ elections required an absolute majority of the General Assembly, after 3 years can't be immediately re elected after two consecutive terms, also members pledge to subject themselves to be the first in line for scrutiny

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted? a. 1992 b. 1966 c. 1945 d. 1948

d. 1948

When did the first World Climate Conference in Geneva take place? a. 2015 b. 1997 c. 1992 d. 1979

d. 1979

How much of the global electricity supply comes from alternative energy sources? a. 60% b. 50% c. 5% d. 20%

d. 20%

The medium estimation for the world's population has it increasing to what level by 2050? a. 5 billion by 2050 b. 21 billion by 2050 c. 25.2 billion by 2050 d. 9.7 billion people by 2050

d. 9.7 billion people by 2050

What change in thinking is linked to Agenda 21? a. A consensus on the need to prioritize poverty reduction before tackling environmental decline b. A growing recognition that developing countries should cut down on their wasteful consumption patterns and that developed countries should integrate the environment into their development policies c. A consensus on the need to protect whales and dolphins from aggressive fishing practices d. A growing recognition that developing countries should integrate the environment into their development policies and that developed countries should cut down on their wasteful consumption patterns

d. A growing recognition that developing countries should integrate the environment into their development policies and that developed countries should cut down on their wasteful consumption patterns

How much of the U.S.' electricity supply is generated by alternative energy sources? a. About 75% b. About 50% c. About 30% d. About 15%

d. About 15%

What is replacement fertility? a. Approximately 1.2 births per woman b. Approximately 3.1 births per woman c. Approximately 4.2 births per woman d. Approximately 2.1 births per woman

d. Approximately 2.1 births per woman

Why was the Kyoto Protocol not effective? a. Because China did not ratify it until 2002 b. Because it set out non-binding emissions reduction targets for greenhouse gases c. Because Australia did not ratify it until 2007 d. Because the U.S. never ratified it

d. Because the U.S. never ratified it

What do we call the "study of population change and characteristics"? a. Population growth b. Population focus c. Statistics d. Demography

d. Demography

Which of the following organizations is NOT an International Governmental Organization (IGO)? a. European Union (EU) b. UNICEF c. United Nations d. Doctors Without Borders

d. Doctors Without Borders

Certain gases in the atmosphere - water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - can trap solar radiation and cause the atmosphere to warm. These are called: a. Ozone gases b. Climate change gases c. Solar gases d. Greenhouse gases

d. Greenhouse gases

Universalism is represented by the idea that: a. Human rights are determined by nations or their government and not by some collective body b. Human rights are judged against a local culture c. Human rights have been agreed upon by everyone and are no longer contested d. Human rights are accorded to everyone regardless of citizenship or status

d. Human rights are accorded to everyone regardless of citizenship or status

d. Less than 20% / more than 80%

First-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________, whereas second-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________: a. Social democracy / authoritarianism b. Capitalism / libertarianism c. Socialism / liberalism d. Liberalism / socialism

d. Liberalism / socialism

Which individual actor was shot in the face because of her work promoting the rights of women and girls in Pakistan, winning the Nobel Peace Prize? a. Melania Bush b. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf c. Leymah Gbowee d. Malala Yousafzai

d. Malala Yousafzai

In general: a. Many More Developed Countries (MDCs) have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many Less Developed Countries (LDCs) have enacted policies to increase population growth b. Population growth globally has slowed to the point that there are no longer international efforts which impact population growth c. Less Developed Countries (LDCs) and More Developed Countries (MDCs) have sought to reduce population growth in their countries d. Many Less Developed Countries (LDCs) have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many More Developed Countries (MDCs) have enacted policies to increase population growth

d. Many Less Developed Countries (LDCs) have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many More Developed Countries (MDCs) have enacted policies to increase population growth

Which of the following statements is true concerning urbanization? a. Across the globe, urbanization is slowing rapidly and many people are moving back to rural areas b. Less Developed Countries (LDCs) are more urbanized than More Developed Countries (MDCs) c. Less than 20% of the world is urbanized d. More Developed Countries (MDCs) are more urbanized than Less Developed Countries (LDCs) e. None of the largest cities worldwide is in a Less Developed Countries (LDC)

d. More Developed Countries (MDCs) are more urbanized than Less Developed Countries (LDCs)

Multinational Corporations (MNCs, sometimes called TNCs) are: a. International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) b. Non-profit organizations c. Illegitimate actors on the world stage d. Non-state (non-governmental) actors, focused on profit

d. Non-state (non-governmental) actors, focused on profit

How is a country's population size determined? a. P= (+) fertility rate (+) births (-) stationary population b. P= (+) births (-) deaths c. P= (+) young people (-) old people d. P= (+) births (-) deaths (+) in-migration (-) out-migration

d. P= (+) births (-) deaths (+) in-migration (-) out-migration

Those pointing out that we need to focus on the structural dimensions of social change, argue that: a. Population growth can be managed through industrialization alone b. Population growth can only be reduced through contraception c. Population growth is not related to economic development d. Population growth, in particular high fertility, is a consequence rather than a cause of slow economic development

d. Population growth, in particular high fertility, is a consequence rather than a cause of slow economic development

Which of the following has the highest per capita carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy? a. United States b. China c. Brazil d. Saudi Arabia

d. Saudi Arabia

According to Rifkin, people are "soft-wired" for: a. Nationalism and religion b. Idealistic notions c. Aggression, violence, self-interest d. Sociability, attachment, affection, companionship

d. Sociability, attachment, affection, companionship

Sovereignty assumes: a. That other countries can participate in the decision-making of the government b. That countries require the assistance of IGOs before engaging in negotiations with other states c. That other countries provide financial assistance in times of economic stress d. That countries are self-governing, that they have territorial integrity, self-determination and are free from external pressures

d. That countries are self-governing, that they have territorial integrity, self-determination and are free from external pressures

The hypothetical example used to explain why groups of individuals might overexploit shared environmental resources even when they know that it could be against their long-term interests is known as: a. The "Not in my backyard" (NIMBY) model b. Privatization c. Resource exploitation d. The Tragedy of the Commons

d. The Tragedy of the Commons

While negotiated independently of the 1992 Earth Summit, what legally-binding treaties are also associated with the conference in Rio de Janeiro? a. The International Tropical Timber Agreement and Antarctic Treaty b. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea c. International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights d. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity

d. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity

What is the name of the key human rights document of the post-WWII era? a. The International Treaty of Human Rights b. Global Treaty on Human Rights c. The Global Magna Charta d. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

d. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is typically divided into ___________ generations, or categories: a. One b. Two c. Four d. Three

d. Three

According to the video: a. Blood ties no longer exist because of the intermingling of peoples and globalization b. We will lose the part of our identities tied to nation-states c. Religious identities are the most destructive d. We all descended from the same ancestors in Africa and we must broaden our identity to one human family

d. We all descended from the same ancestors in Africa and we must broaden our identity to one human family

Which of the following is NOT true about the role of technology in human rights? a. Technology has contributed to greater knowledge about government behavior because more people can now publicize what they witness b. Technological advances make communication easier and thus help in raising awareness about human rights issues c. Technology has contributed to battling preventable diseases like diarrhea by providing more and cheaper access to water filtration d. Whether people live in developed or underdeveloped countries, technology has benefitted everyone equally

d. Whether people live in developed or underdeveloped countries, technology has benefitted everyone equally

The majority of the world's refugees and internally displaced people are: a. In the United States, though the Trump administration seeks to close U.S. doors b. Men, as women and children get left behind c. Very well fed, even if living in camps, because of the efforts of NGOs and the UNHCR d. Women and children

d. Women and children

General Assembly

debated questions referred by members or Council

What do we call the "study of population change and characteristics"?

demography

in which US gov't department contains lists of foreign terrorists organizations?

department of state

An example of an "export promotion" technique is

direct export subsidies, or paying local producers for their exports, helping them better compete with foreign firms

Biological and Chemical Weapons

easier to obtain thats why they are called the poor man's nuclear weapon.

The two main forms of foreign aid include

economic assistance and military assistance

2nd generation rights

economic rights also known as positive rights

Losing a case through the WTO disputes settlement mechanism could lead a country to face

economic sanctions or a withdrawal of trade concessions by the winning state

Second Generation Rights

economic, social rights

According to Jeremy Ricin's video, humans are driven by many motivations but the "first drive" is....

empathy

Purchasing Power Parity

estimates the number of dollars needed to buy comparable goods in different countries, making comparisons more accurate

Which generation of human rights includes freedom of speech and assembly?

first

Those that caution against free trade generally argue

free trade leads to dislocations which can cost people their jobs

Classical liberal trade theory holds the view that

free trade without governmental interference will eventually benefit all economies in the international system by ensuring efficiency in the production and distribution of goods and services

Secretariat

gave technical support and coordinated the activities of affiliated organizations.

Amartya Sen

generalizing about "Asian Values" is Eurocentric because Asia is diverse in cultures, religions, etc (more than just east asia)

Mercantilists (economic nationalists) believe

governments should regulate trade to advance national interest and power

Certain gases in the atmosphere - water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - can trap solar radiation and cause the atmosphere to warm. These are called:

greenhouse gases

Third Generation Rights

group rights

Nations are best defined as....

groups connected by a unique mix of shared enthicity, language, religion, culture, history, and/or sense of civic community

The US's Smoot-Hawley Act

has been credited with triggering a spiral of restrictions on trade by other countries, helping spark the Great Depression

Beth Macy, the author of the book being discussed....

has been to Indonesia and seen the positive impact of jobs moved overseas

NAFTA

has led to some lower skilled jobs shifting to Mexico, where wages are lower

PUSH Ministries is an NGO that...

has people who have been laid off and can't pay their bills enter its doors everyday

state

has roots in the treaty of westphalia of 1648, is a political unit that has sovereignty over a geographic area

The US

has run significant trade deficits since the 1970s

John Bassett....

has tried to adapt to globalization by changing the production techniques at his furniture factories in Virginia

Market-oriented reforms in China

have been relatively gradual and strictly controlled by the state

Which of the following was not part of the Millennium Development Goals, but is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

having peaceful and inclusive societies, justice, and accountable institutions (good governance)

health systems: central african republic infectious disease: mozambique substance abuse: USA non-infectious diseases: naurur health outcomes: chad

The primary role of IMF loans is to

help stabilize a country's economy when the country has severe budgetary imbalances

Rights versus Humanitarian Aid

humanitarian conserves existing powers

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located:

in the Hague

The work of Thomas Picketty documents that, with the exception of the mid-20th century

income from capital (wealth, ownership, inheritance, etc.) nearly always exceeds income from wages, increasing inequality

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) seem to strengthen deterrence because they....

increase the damage that can be inflicted on an attacker

One of the main driving forces of globalization is....

information technology

Main Driving force of globalizations

informative technology

UNHCHR(UN High Commission for Human Rights)

institutionalized a moral voice, capacity building, supported the work of treaty based bodies(monitoring)

Treaty of Versailles.....

inter-war years

The World Bank is considered which type of actor

international gouvernemental organization (IGO)

trusteeship council

international supervision over 11 trust territories

Mexico and Brazil are noted for

introducing direct transfer payments to poor households, conditioned on families meeting requirements such as keeping their children in school

Nation

invented or constructed before they acquire territory and gain sovereignty over it.

As noted in the introduction to this lesson, "contemporary liberalism" (often associate economically with the ideas of John Maynard Keynes)

is tied to the idea that classical liberalism is volatile and prone to recessions and depressions, so states should try to manage capitalism and maintain "aggregate demand"

What did the change fro UNOSOM I and UNOSOM II say about how leaders think about security?

it indicated that rather than only thinking in military terms, world leaders wanted to see security as about both ending civil war and ending starvation

The Cold War was "cold" because...

it never led to a direct war between the superpowers in Europe

Jeremey Bentham

liberal; human rights =nonsense on stilts

First-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________, whereas second-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________:

liberalism / socialism

What is the traditional understanding of UN peacekeeping?

lightly armored and neutral UN "blue helmets" are stabilizing regional conflicts through the separation of conflict parties

United Nations

made to promote international cooperation and maintain international order

Security Council

made up of permanent and non-permanent members who settled disputes and enforced sanctions.

Norm Entrepreneurs

make meetings with legislators, use matter of consequence or norm of appropriateness

Lancet Report

medical journal

European colonial economic policies can be described as

mercantilist

vertical proliferation prevention

modernization or advancement of existing weapon technologies in countries possessing nuclear weapons

Superpower

more than 1 country United States and Soviet Union

multipolar

more than 2, no super powers

Negative Rights

non interference(aka first generation)

the democratic people's republic of korea (North Korea) has been the focus of increasing worldwide attention because of its...

nuclear weapons development programs

France protects its tv and movie industries from US competition because

of a fear of cultural imperialism

The Grameen Bank

offerse loans to the poor in Bangladesh

Pro-state nationalism can also be considered....

official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government

Soft power....

often comes from civil society (such as NGOs, universities, cultural institutions)

unipolar

one big power, others cant match (hegemon)

Since the creation of the WTO in 1995

only one round of international trade negotiations has been initiated (the Doha Round), and it has gotten nowhere

The liberal world economic order sought by the US and other Western countries after WWII was based on

open markets, freer trade, and free flowing capital

Advocates of the Washington Consensus argues that

opening economies to free trade, cutting back state budgets (fiscal responsibility), and privatizing state-owned enterprises is the best strategy for the developing world

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

part of bill of rights; self-determination; US reservations on death penalty, etc

nationalism

patriotic feeling or efforts

The drawing of state borders on maps during the age of exploration and colonialism....

paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism

the drawing of state borders on maps during the age of exploration and colonialism

paved the way for rulers to exert sovereignty over specific areas, as opposed to the fuzzy boundaries found under feudalism

Under the traditional concept of security....

policymakers focus on protecting the state from military foreign attacks

evidence of globalization

popularity of CNN across the world, spread of Ebola outside of Africa

Terrorism

premeditated, political motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents

Americas:

primary products such as sugar and coffee

IMF Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) have called for

privatization (sale to private owners) of state-owned enterprises (SOEs)

Mercantilist approaches to establish desired trade balances and trade profiles include

promoting exports and protecting the economy by restricting imports

When the EU placed restrictions on the importation of US beef containing growth hormones because of the EU's concern for public health, the US government considered this policy a form of

protectionism, sparking a case before the WTO

Nation-states....

rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on enthicity

nation-states

rarely exist in the strictest sense of the term, if national identity is based on ethnicity

Boomerang Model

reach out to international community; naming and shaming; government pressure

At th height of the COld War, the US and Soviet Union had nuclear weapon stockpiles......

reaching close to 30,000 bombs and warheads each

Sustainable development involves:

reducing consumption, increasing efficiency, and using renewable energies

Sovereignty

refers to the independent authority over a territory.

What is the definition of "relative poverty"

relative poverty is based on a comparison with a defined group within a particular country

One key reason international trade negotiations have stalled is because

remaining tariff barriers are in areas where poorer countries often have an advantage, such as the politically sensitive agriculture sector

Spiral Model

repression, denial, tactical concessions, prescriptive status, rule-consistent behavior from committment to compliance

Positive Rights

require action and guarantee of right to education, health (second generation)

Asian Values

respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference in international afairs of states, avoiding selective application as well as double standards for human rights, concesus not imposition of incompatible values , foreign minister of signapore talks about masking diversity with universalism, Asian values require more attention to rights of states even at the expense of the rights of individuals→ chinese foreign minister says individuals must put the state's rights before their own

globalization can

result in more choices for consumers, help undermine the power of authoritarian governments, lead to unwanted external influence in a country, such as with the Russian interference in the 2016 U.S Presidential election, allow for opportunities to learn about other cultures

What percentage of its budget does the US give in foreign aid

roughly 1%

What are two reasons for why states build weapons of mass destruction?

security and prestige

Samuel Huntington's 1998 Clash of Civilizations....

sees globalization as leading to "clashes" between the many different world "civilizations" including Islam and the West

Nye points to the 2003 invasion of Iraq as possibly undermining the US'....

soft power

Using the attractiveness of a state's standing as an inducement to gain international cooperation is an example of.....

soft power

3rd generation rights

solidarity/ group rights

UNESCO

some things are universal

Mercantilism is

states controlling trade, often protecting home markets while seeking to sell products abroad, so as to gain as much profit and power as possible

The idea of comparative advantage is that

states should specialize in producing the goods which they produce best and trade for goods that other states produce best

South Korea and other East Asian states have pursued strategies that have included

strong investments in education and efforts to allow the poor to share in rapid growth

During the Cold War

superpower competition between the US and USSR led to proxy wars in many developing countries, helping bring real economic development to a standstill

The most traditional protectionist barriers to trade are

tariffs (taxes on imports), though they are no longer the main form of protectionism for most countries

Rifkin argues that....

technology helps us "eliminate time and space" and build empathy beyond religious and national ties

What is the key UN document that formulated the idea of human security?

the 1994 Human Development Report

The Secretary General of the UN is....

the UN's chief bureaucrat, with some standing and diplomatic soft power

The decision to help Europe and Japan rebuild, such as with the Marshall Plan in Europe, showed that

the US needed rebounding markets for trade and investment

Which of the following is NOT an example of "hard" power?

the capacity to work within multilateral coalitions and inspire other countries to align with a particular state

This short video looks at....

the decline of the furniture industry in southern Virginia and North Carolina

Which event let to the end of the Cold War in 1991?

the demise of the Soviet Union

A challenge that has developed in recent years surrounding micro-lending in India has been

the development of for-profit micro-lending and loan-sharks pushing more and more loans (followed by aggressive collection tactics)

What is "smart power"?

the hard power of coercion and payment, combined with the soft power of persuasion and attraction

Globalization can be defined as....

the intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders

Started WWII

the invasion of poland

Floating exchange rates, which much of the world shifted to after 1971, differ from fixed exchange rates in that with floating exchange rates

the market determines the price of the currency

Which is true

the most dramatic gains in reducing hunger worldwide since 1990 have been in South Asia (notably China)

vertical proliferation of conventional weapons is....

the oldest form of proliferation

Rifkin's video speaks to building an empathic civilization based on....

the recognition that life is fragile and the human inclination to show solidarity

state sovereignty is

the right of states to self govern, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories

State sovereignty is....

the right of states to self-government, with political leaders determining the rules, laws, and processes within their territories

which UN organ can authorize military action to enforce human rights

the security council

In a socialist system

the state owns and controls key means of production

In the United States

the top 1% has 23% of the income, up from 9% in the mid-1970s, and similar to the level during the Great Depression

State sovereignty started to become a cornerstone of international affairs after the signing of which treaty

the treaty of westphalia

Political Globalization can be defined as....

the weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them

When countries raise taxes to give export subsidies to newly established exporting companies

their current citizens sacrifice so that future generations may benefit as "infant industries" transform into powerful businesses

American Anthropological Association

there are ways of implementing human rights that remain culturally appropriate

which of the following is incorrect about conventional weapons?

they have beenused less often in conflict than weapons of mass destruction

In response to the criticism that their work was undertaken at the "famously liberal" University of California Berkeley, the researchers point out

they have run 30 different studies across thousands of people all over the US, and the results are the same for liberals and conservatives alike

Because Samsung and LG faced retaliatory tariffs placed on them by U.S. regulators:

they moved some production to China (and later Thailand, Vietnam, and the U.S.), which didn't face the tariffs placed on South Korea

In the game of monopoly seen on the video

those that have the game rigged in their favor are less generous and somewhat ruder

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is typically divided into ___________ generations, or categories:

three

Which Millennium Development Goal was fully achieved

to cut in half (from 1990 levels) the number of people living in extreme poverty (then defined as $1 a day, now $1.90)

Which of the following goals was NOT part of the Millennium Development Goals

to dramatically reduce weapons sales worldwide

The Bretton Woods institutions were created after WWII

to promote stability in international economics and hence, strengthen international peace

The removal or reduction of tariffs or quotas on the trading of specific goods to stimulate freer trade is known as

trade liberalization

Which of the following causes the highest number of deaths worldwide?

tuberculosis

AL Qaeda

was responsible for 911

Vienna Declaration, World Conference on Human Rights

was supposed to be a post cold war talk on HR, discussion about "indivisibility, interrelatedness, and interdependence"

According to the video in this node....

we all descended from the same ancestors in Africa and we must broaden our identity to one human family

The majority of the world's refugees and internally displaced people are:

woman and children

Micro-lending tends to focus on

women, who studies show are more likely to repay loans and spend money on their children's welfare

nationalism is

• A force that arises from different sources, such as shared ethnicity, language, religion, culture, and history • One of the most important forms of human identity

Nationalism and Religion

• Are generally considered the only two forces that can legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence) • Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today

Usage of the internet

• Is almost half in Asia as a percentage of worldwide internet use (because such a large percentage of the world's population lives in Asia) • Increased rapidly in Africa between 2000-2015 • Is undertaken by a significant majority of the populations in Europe and North America

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and their impact on international affairs

• NGOs can facilitate communications across state borders • NGOs help shape international public opinion • NGOs allow individuals to come together to deal with common concerns

Which of the following are examples of nationalism as a powerful force

• The feelings of national pride and preeminence that spurred European colonization throughout the developing world • The creation of the United Nations, in as much as it was meant to restrain the destructive tendencies of nationalism • The sense of shared identity that sparked oppressed peoples to overthrow their colonizers from India to Africa • The ongoing struggle of the Kurds for autonomy or even their own state

nationalism can be seen in

• The push by the Kurdish people for self-determination • Gandhi's drive for independence from Great Britain before and after WWII • Nazi repression of Jews, Gypsies, and others during WW

Examples of Hard power

• The size of nuclear arms stockpiles within a particular state • Economic power, such as with the use of economic sanctions by a particular state • A cyberattack on a country's political parties during an election campaign to shape the election

The French Revolution

• Was a catalyst for the spread of nationalism throughout Europe and, gradually, the rest of the world • Greatly strengthened the idea of popular sovereignty • Undermined the notion of the divine right of kings

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