States
What is a state?
-A political, legal and institutional entity
-defined borders that are regulated by laws
What is the origin of the word "DEMOCRACY"?
It comes from Greek, meaning "government of the people"
How do different states reach agreements?
Through pacts, alliances and treaties
What does the EEC stand for?
European Economic Community
When was the Spanish Constitution implemented?
In 1978
A nation is a group of people who share common language,culture,history or religion.
A state is a sovereign territory with defined borders.
What are the characteristics of a democracy?
citizens participate,political plurality,rights,liberties
How do you say ONU in English? And what does it stand for?
U.N. = United Nations
When was the Treaty of Rome signed?
In 1957
It's a constitutional monarchy/democracy
Depending on how the state is organised, which different models can you distinguish?
Head of state: Monarchy or a Republic
Territorial organisation:Centralised or decentralised
Related to religion: Secular or non-secular states
What is the suffrage?
The right to vote in political elections. "Universal adult suffrage"
What is the analysis of geographical influences on international relationships?
Geopolitics
When did Spain join the EU?
In 1986
Who is the head of state in Spain?
The King
What's the difference between a centralised state and a decentralised state?
Decentralised: Power is divided between the different territories of the state.
Define: DICTATORSHIP
One person, a reduced group or a political party govern over everything. Citizens lack rights and liberties.
Name three types of conflict that currently affect the world:
War
Terrorism
Armed conflict / Civil war
What are some of the problems that the EU has faced?
2008 economic crisis
Brexit
Opposing economic interests
Can't agree to endorse the European Constitution
What body represents the Constitution?
The Constitutional Court
What's the difference between a monarchy and a republic?
Republic: The head of state is chosen; either democratically or by the political groups in power.
How is authority carried out in a dictatorship?
Force, repression, totalitarian actions, media control
What other factors cause violence and instability in the world today?
Unequal distribution of wealth
Insecurity as a citizen - geographical factors
Gender based violence
Homophobia
What were the 5 stages of development of the EU?
Treaty of Maastrich
Treaty of Amsterdam
Expansion into the East
Countries that joined later
The Constitution
How many autonomous communities are there?
There are 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities. ( Ceuta and Melilla )
There are 50 provinces.