GEOG 130 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Economic Globalization, Carbon Emission Trading, World Trade Organization
9 May 2018
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What is democracy?
- a system of government in which the majority of the people rule but the rights of the
minority are protected.
What is the role of the constitution?
- Assigns powers
- Determines duties for governmental institutions and agencies
- Indicates how decision-makers are to be selected,
- Defines the limits of governmental authority.
- Establishes the nature of the relationships between people and their government.
- States how political leaders are to be held accountable.
- Lastly, provides heks ad alaes etee rahes of go’t.
What are the elements of a stable government
- Constitution
- Legitimacy
- Tolerance for different viewpoints
- Willingness to cooperate/compromise with political opponents
- Commitment to civility and pragmatism
- Willingness to get involved in the political process
- To eliee i oe’s ailit to help ahiee ojeties
What are the characteristics of a democracy?
- Inclusive citizenship
- Fair and equal rule of law
- Freedom of expression
- Free and fair elections
- Equality of voting
- Citizen control of the agenda
- Freedom of association
- Civilian control over security forces
What has contribute to Latin American political change?
- Military uprising
- Weak/often changed constitutions
How long has Mexico been a democracy?
- Since 1999
Why are governments so reluctant to persecute dictators?
- Ne deora too fragile to hage people’s attitudes
- Ex-dictators often help the transition process
- They often have military support
- New government focuses on reconciliation and forgiveness
- Former leaders convince new leadership the brutality was necessary
- Some just die before they can be prosecuted
For all (UN, WTO, IMF, World Bank)
- UN
o Every member has equal voting power
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o Countries join that accept the charter, are recommended by security council and
approved by general assembly
o Maintain peace in the world, facilitate world trade
- WTO
o Voting determined by financial contribution
o Contribution determined by members share of international trade
o Regulates rules of trade to maintain a smooth and predictable trade flow
- IMF
o Promotes health of world economy, facilitates monetary cooperation, world
trade, manages balance of payment problems
o Countries become members via contribution relative to their position in the
world economy
- World Bank
o Become member by buying $120,000
o Promote and manage large scale investment by governments
- How do developed countries benefit from these orgs?
o They make financial profit, in addition to having international relations
smoothed over, also UN helps keep more unstable nations in check
- What is structural adjustment policy (SAP)
o A list of terms given for IMF bailouts
▪ Severe spending reductions in government,
▪ Balance the budget (no deficit),
▪ Eliminating trade barriers,
▪ Cutting social subsidies,
▪ Encouraging exports,
▪ Devaluing currencies,
▪ Removing artificial barriers to foreign investment.
▪ Price reforms
▪ Wage restraints
▪ Institutional reforms
- What are the UN new development goals?
o No poverty
o Zero hunger
o Good health and well-being
o Quality education
o Gender equality
o Clean water and sanitation
o Affordable and clean energy
o Decent work and economic growth
o Industry, innovation, infrastructure
o Reduced inequalities
o Sustainable cities and communities
o Responsible consumption and production
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Document Summary
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