Unit 1: Paper 1 — The Core
Topic 1.1: Framing global politics Questions
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Which pair correctly matches the method to the end of the spectrum?
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Which pair correctly matches the term to its meaning?
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The single biggest exam skill in global politics is to:
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Which is at the VIOLENT end of the resistance spectrum?
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A leader's 'office' as a source of power means their:
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Which pair correctly matches the actor to its main source of power?
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The best summary of non-state actors' power is that they have:
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Studying an issue at different levels means looking at it:
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Three of these are levels of politics. Which is the odd one out?
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True or false? The same resistance group can be called a 'freedom fighter' by some and a 'terrorist' by others.
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How does a pressure group differ from a party?
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As an actor, a political leader is:
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'Other' actors in global politics include:
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True or false? Even a very powerful leader is limited by institutions and circumstances.
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Which pair correctly matches the actor to its aim?
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What does an NGO's 'naming and shaming' mean?
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Complete the sentence: Only states have ______.
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Which is the 'master concept' of the course?
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Fill the gap with one word: the study of power beyond one country is called ______ politics.
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Complete the sentence: the master concept of global politics is ______.
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