UCSB POLS 121 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER|
100% CORRECT| A GRADE
Resource Curse - ANSWERThe situation in which countries with high natural resources
experience lower economic growth, less democracy, and poorer development
outcomes.
Terrorism - ANSWERThe use of violence or threats to create fear, often for political or
ideological goals.
Government Assistance (Foreign Aid) - ANSWERAid provided by governments to
support development in weaker or failing states.
Transitional Administration - ANSWERA third party temporarily controls a state to help
stabilize it following a conflict or collapse.
Fiat Currency - ANSWERCurrency that has value because a government decrees it to
be legal tender, not backed by a physical commodity like gold.
IMF (International Monetary Fund) - ANSWERAn international financial institution that
lends money and offers advice to promote monetary cooperation and financial stability.
Globalization - ANSWERGlobal economic, cultural, and political systems are becoming
increasingly interconnected.
Strong Neighbors - ANSWERStrong neighbors foster a supportive, collaborative
community where individuals work together to build trust, share resources, and create a
safe and welcoming environment.
Trusteeships - ANSWERA system where decisions for a state are made by an external
party to restore governance or order
Shared Sovereignty - ANSWERA form of governance where a state shares control with
other international entities to stabilize a region
Weak States - ANSWERStates that lack the institutional strength, governance, or
authority to provide public goods, maintain order, and exercise control over their territory
Collapse - ANSWERThe breakdown of state structures, often leading to economic or
political disintegration
Economic Collapse - ANSWERA severe and sudden decline in economic activity that
leads to widespread economic hardship
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER|
100% CORRECT| A GRADE
Resource Curse - ANSWERThe situation in which countries with high natural resources
experience lower economic growth, less democracy, and poorer development
outcomes.
Terrorism - ANSWERThe use of violence or threats to create fear, often for political or
ideological goals.
Government Assistance (Foreign Aid) - ANSWERAid provided by governments to
support development in weaker or failing states.
Transitional Administration - ANSWERA third party temporarily controls a state to help
stabilize it following a conflict or collapse.
Fiat Currency - ANSWERCurrency that has value because a government decrees it to
be legal tender, not backed by a physical commodity like gold.
IMF (International Monetary Fund) - ANSWERAn international financial institution that
lends money and offers advice to promote monetary cooperation and financial stability.
Globalization - ANSWERGlobal economic, cultural, and political systems are becoming
increasingly interconnected.
Strong Neighbors - ANSWERStrong neighbors foster a supportive, collaborative
community where individuals work together to build trust, share resources, and create a
safe and welcoming environment.
Trusteeships - ANSWERA system where decisions for a state are made by an external
party to restore governance or order
Shared Sovereignty - ANSWERA form of governance where a state shares control with
other international entities to stabilize a region
Weak States - ANSWERStates that lack the institutional strength, governance, or
authority to provide public goods, maintain order, and exercise control over their territory
Collapse - ANSWERThe breakdown of state structures, often leading to economic or
political disintegration
Economic Collapse - ANSWERA severe and sudden decline in economic activity that
leads to widespread economic hardship
