IB Global Politics Command Terms

Give a brief account or summary

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses.

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

Nagorno-Karabakh is a contested territory fought over between...

Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Which state is not a member of NATO?

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be supported with evidence

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

The leader of North Korea is called...

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations referring to both (all) of them throughout

The theory of international relations that sees power as the key determinant of relations between states is...

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

The fifth largest economy in the world according to the IMF in 2022 with a nominal GDP of US$ 3.47 trillion is...