Political Systems and Governance +
What's the main function of the Charter?
protect fundamental human rights and freedoms
What international organization was established to promote peace and global cooperation?
(Answer: UN)
What term describes taxes imposed on imported or exported goods?
(Answer: Tariffs)
What is the term for the historical process of control and exploitation of one region by another?
(Answer: Colonialism)
What are highly destructive arms whose use is deterred by the threat of mutual destruction?
(Answer: Nuclear Weapons)
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
The legislative branch
What does the acronym NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What trade agreement reduced barriers between Canada, the United States, and Mexico?
(Answer: NAFTA) - revised agreement CUSMA
What term describes the principle of fairness and equality within a society?
(Answer: Social Justice)
What term refers to independent organizations addressing social, environmental, and political issues globally?
(Answer: NGOs)
What is the term for a public vote on a specific issue or policy question?
(Answer: Referendum)
What organization regulates global trade to ensure smooth and fair exchanges?
(Answer: WTO)
A domino effect of unmet expectations that can spread nationally and internationally.
Financial Crisis
Applied to those invested in housing (Answer: Housing Crash)
What term refers to the coexistence of varied cultures, customs, and languages within a society?
(Answer: Cultural Diversity)
What term refers to formal interactions and agreements between states?
(Answer: Diplomatic Relations)
What is the upper house of Canada’s Parliament, composed of appointed members?
(Answer: Senate)
What is the acronym for the financial institution providing loans to countries in distress?
(Answer: IMF)
BRICS refers to which emerging economic powers?
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
What is the term for the disparity of wealth and resources among individuals or groups?
(Answer: Economic Inequality)
Define the terms upstander and bystander, give examples of both.
Passive or active response to crisis/issue
Answers vary
How many countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council, which are they?
5
China, Russia, UK, France, USA
DAILY DOUBLE
Define globalization.
1 positive
1 negative
The process of integrating economies, cultures, and politics across borders.
Enables sharing of ideas, allows for cheaper production of goods, creates employment opportunities where they may not have been prior
Spawns homogeneity, disadvantages local business and industry of smaller countries, can lower the quality of career prospects
Define Universal Suffrage
The extension of voting rights to all adult citizens
DAILY DOUBLE
What term describes large-scale companies that influence global economics through trade, lobbying, and investments?
Provide one example of these companies.
Theorize as to how their global operations may go.
(Answer: Big Business)
Trans-national corporations
Nike, Adidas, Proctor and Gamble, Apple
Answers Vary