Democracy, state and sovereignty：練習問題

Which of the following describes an internal challenge to the sovereignty of a nation state?

Which of the following best describes a weakness of using referendums (direct democracy) for complex national issues?

Consider a nation state facing pressure from both global governance institutions and internal regional movements. Which statement best analyzes the impact on its sovereignty?

Which of the following is a fundamental characteristic of direct democracy?

How does the concept of sovereignty typically influence a nation state's relationship with international law?

Identify two key functions of a nation state within the framework of global politics.

Compare direct democracy and representative democracy by identifying one specific strength and one weakness associated with the representative system.

Analyze how the shift toward global governance and the emergence of international institutions can limit the traditional sovereignty of individual nation states.

In a global context, the nation state is often considered the primary actor in politics, yet its power can be challenged by internal factors.

a) Define the term nation state and identify one of its core functions within global politics. (2 points)
b) State one way in which regional community demands for independence can affect a nation state’s control over its own territory. (1 point)

Systems of democracy allow citizens to participate in decision-making through different methods, each with its own set of advantages.

a) Explain the main difference between representative democracy and direct democracy. (2 points)
b) Identify one strength and one weakness of using a referendum as a method of decision-making. (2 points)
c) Why might a government choose to use elections rather than referendums to decide on a complex new national policy? (1 point)