Power
What are the two main types of power?
Hard power and soft power
Which are the five types of globalization?
Economic, cultural, technological, political and enviromental.
A political and legal entity, that has its own system of laws and freely exercises control over its territory.
What is the UN and which are its goals?
The UN is an international organization founded after the WW2; its main goal is to promote peace, security, human rights and development across the world.
Which are the three types of legitimacy according to Weber?
Traditional, Charismatic and legal-rational.
What is smart power?
What is Globalization?
The process of increased cultural, political, social and economic interconectedness and interdependance between countries. It involves the movement and exchange of goods, commerce, trade, services, people, technology and ideas around the world.
Which are the six characteristics of a state?
1. A border, a defined territory.
2. A permanent population.
3. A central government.
4. Sovereignty.
5. Recognition from other states.
6. Monopoly on the use of force.
Which are the six organs of the UN?
Security Council, General Assembly, Economic & Social Council, Secretariat, International Court of Justice and the Trusteeship Council.
What is charismatic legitimacy?
Authority based on the exceptional qualities or personality of the leader; making people obey because they believe the leader is extraordinary, heroic, o even divine.
What is power?
Power is the ability or capacity to exercise control, to influence others, to achieve a desired outcome.
What is glocalization?
The combination of globalization and localization, referring to the adaption of global products, services or strategies to fit specific local markets and cultures. It involves tailoring products or marketing to align with regional cultures, laws and consumer preferences.
What is a democratic state/government?
System where people have the power to participate in decision-making. There are free and fair elections and constitutional guarantees of individual rights and freedoms.
What is the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and its purpose?
Statement of principles outlining the fundamental rights of children. It serves as a foundations for international law related to children's rights and it has influenced national legislation and policies worldwide. It aims to ensure that children have the oppoortunity to develop physically, metally, emotionally and socially in a healthy and normal manner.
What is traditional legitimacy?
Authority based on long-standing customs, habits, or sacred traditions, making people obey by thinking "it has always been this way".
What is power according to Max Weber?
Power is the ability of an individual or group to get what they want, even if they have an opposition. (Realist)
Name three positive effects of globalization
Posible answers:
- Economic growth (increased trade, job operation, and access to global markets)
- Cultural exchange (exposure to different traditions, foods, languages)
- Acess to technology and innovation
- Improved education and healthcare
- Global awarness (cooperation in enviromental and social issues)
What is an authoritarian state/government?
System where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, limiting the participation of citizens in the decision-making process.
What is the UN charter and why is it important?
It is the founding document of the UN, signed in 1945. It defines rules, principles, and structures, and it has a legal authority, meaning that all member states must comply. It is important because it provides legal framework for peacekeeping operations, international sanctions, and humanitarian interveniens. Without it, there could be no clearglobal rules and there would be a risk chaos and international anarchy.
What is legal-rational legitimacy?
What is power according to Foucalt?
Power is exercised, not possessed.
Name three negative effects of globalization
Possible answers:
- Cultural homogenization
- Enviromental damage
- Economic inequality
- Job losses in some sectors
- Exploitation of labour
What is a nation?
A large group of people who share a common identity and constitute an imaginal community, shaped by a collection of cultural, political and psychological factors, even without a defined territory.
Name three rights present in the Declaration of the Rights od the Child
Possible answers:
- Name and nationality
- Protection from violence
- Access to education
- Protection in war
- Refugee children
- Best law for children applies
- Responsibility of parents
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- Life, survival and development
What is legitimacy?
Legitimacy refers to the general acceptance that a political actor or institution has the right to exercise power. It is not about obedience, but about people believing that authority is justified.