Flashcard: Understanding Global Political and Social Dynamics — 24 carte

Declaration of Independence — significance?

Founded US ideals of liberty and equality in 1776.

US Constitution — role?

Establishes federal government structure and rule of law.

Civil Rights Movement — aim?

End racial segregation and promote racial equality.

Cold War — duration?

1947 to 1991, US vs Soviet Union tensions.

Separation of Powers — function?

Divides government into legislative, executive, judicial branches.

UK Constitutional Monarchy — role?

Symbolic head of state within a parliamentary system.

Parliamentary Democracy — role?

Government elected by and accountable to Parliament.

British Empire — influence?

Shaped UK’s global role and domestic identity.

Brexit — year?

2016, UK voted to leave the EU.

National Sovereignty — meaning?

UK’s authority to govern itself independently.

Climate Change — key issue?

Rising temperatures and extreme weather events.

Renewable Energy — goal?

Reduce reliance on fossil fuels and emissions.

Global Warming — cause?

Greenhouse gases from human activities.

Social Inequalities — main types?

Economic disparities, racial discrimination, social exclusion.

Education Inequalities — barrier?

High tuition fees and unequal access limit social mobility.

Immigration — debate focus?

Border control, humanitarian values, economic and cultural impacts.

Political Polarization — effect?

Deepens societal divisions and weakens national unity.

International Conflicts — example?

Ukraine war, Iran tensions, Gaza crisis.

Artificial Intelligence — ethical issue?

Bias, accountability, data privacy concerns.

Fake News — impact?

Misleads public, influences elections, erodes trust.

Environmental Crisis — driver?

Global warming and carbon emissions.

Social Justice — aim?

Achieve fairness, reduce inequalities, promote equal rights.

UK Political Stability — basis?

Tradition, constitutional monarchy, parliamentary system.

US Founding Principles — core?

Liberty, democracy, rule of law.