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16411
What year was the Treaty of Westphalia, often cited as the origin of the modern state system, signed?
A. 1618
B. 1648
C. 1688
D. 1701
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The Peace of Westphalia was concluded in 1648 and is seen as establishing state sovereignty principles.
16412
Which agreement established UN peacekeeping principles?
A. Oslo Peace Charter
B. UN Charter Chapter VI and VII
C. Montreal Peace Protocol
D. Dakar Agreement
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Peacekeeping derives from Chapters VI and VII of the UN Charter.
16413
Which principle-based agreement guides climate action under the UNFCCC?
A. Paris Rulebook
B. Kyoto Annex
C. Copenhagen Accord
D. Rio Convention
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It influenced later climate agreements, though non-binding.
16414
The Peace of Augsburg (1555) established the principle:
A. Cuius regio, eius religio
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Divine Right of Kings
D. Separation of Church and State
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The Peace of Augsburg established the principle 'Cuius regio, eius religio' (Whose realm, his religion), allowing princes to determine the religion of their lands.
16415
The Treaty of Westphalia (1648) is significant because it:
A. Ended the Hundred Years' War
B. Established the concept of state sovereignty
C. Created the United Nations
D. Unified Germany
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The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War and established the principle of Westphalian sovereignty, where each state has exclusive sovereignty over its territory.
16416
What is the Commonwealth Charter?
A. Trade treaty
B. Foundational constitution
C. Statement of core values
D. Financial bailout mechanism
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The Charter, adopted in 2013, outlines the Commonwealth's principles.
16417
Which body monitors adherence to Commonwealth principles?
A. CMSC
B. CMAG
C. CECM
D. CRG
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The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group evaluates compliance with democratic values.
16418
Which statement describes membership in the Commonwealth?
A. Mandatory political union
B. Voluntary and based on shared values
C. Economic integration with a shared currency
D. Military alliance
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Membership is voluntary and tied to shared principles such as democracy.
16419
What is one objective of the Commonwealth’s work discussed during CHOGM?
A. Creating a shared currency
B. Promoting democratic governance
C. Establishing a military pact
D. Harmonizing carbon taxes
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Democratic governance is a key Commonwealth principle.
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Which status can CHOGM suspend if a member violates democratic principles?
A. Observer status
B. Associate membership
C. Full membership
D. Development partner status
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Countries can be suspended from participation for violating democratic norms.
