All states have a geographic scope of interests, actions, or projected power. This is a crucial factor in distinguishing a great power from a regional power; by definition the scope of a regional power is restricted to its region. It has been suggested that a great power should be possessed of actual influence throughout the scope of the prevailing international system. Arnold J. Toynbee, for example, observes that "Great power may be defined as a political force exerting an effect co-extensive with the widest range of the society in which it operates. The Great powers of 1914 were 'world-powers' because Western society had recently become 'world-wide'." COUNT 9
QSN1 What three things do all states have in their geographic scope? ANS1 interests, actions, or projected power QSN2 Which societal values had become world-wide by 1914? ANS2 Western QSN3 What is the scope of a regional power restricted to? ANS3 its region QSN4 What should a great power possess? ANS4 actual influence QSN5 What were the great powers of 1914 called? ANS5 world-powers QSN6 Who stated that "Great power may be defined as a political force exerting an effect co-extensive with the widest range of the society in which it operates. The Great powers of 1914 were 'world-powers"? ANS6 Arnold J. Toynbee QSN7 What do all states have? ANS7 geographic scope of interests, actions, or projected power QSN8 What type of powers should have actual influence throughout the scope of the prevailing international system? ANS8 great power QSN9 What type of power is restricted to its region? ANS9 regional power