Question 1

What have been the major changes in the international system since the end of World War Two?

Accepted Answer

The major changes in the international system since the end of World War Two include the establishment of the United Nations and other international organizations aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations. The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union led to the division of the world into two opposing blocs, and the subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union brought about a unipolar world dominated by the United States.

Globalization has also been a significant change, with increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries through trade, finance, and technology. The rise of non-state actors, such as multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations, has also had a profound impact on the international system.

Additionally, the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the threat of terrorism have posed new challenges to global security. The shift in global economic power towards emerging economies, particularly China, has led to a more multipolar world with competing centers of influence.

Overall, the international system has undergone significant changes since the end of World War Two, leading to a more complex and interconnected global landscape.

Question 2

So far, democratic states have not gone to war with:

Accepted Answer

A)  other democratic states 
B)  neighboring states 
C)  authoritarian states 
D)  rich and powerful states 
E)  states with the same religious heritage 
A)  other democratic states 
B)  neighboring states 
C)  authoritarian states 
D)  rich and powerful states 
E)  states with the same religious heritage A

Question 3

The UN and the International Court of Justice both have the authority and mechanisms to enforce decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

NGO is an acronym for ______________ Organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of NGO is an acronym for ______________ Organization....

Question 5

What factors can lead to two countries going to war?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can lead

Question 6

Which country has the highest military expenditures?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Great Britain 
C)  China 
D)  Russia 
E)  United States 
A)  India 
B)  Great Britain 
C)  China 
D)  Russia 
E)  United States

Question 7

The Pinochet case proves that international law can function when all the parties involved agree in advance to __________________________.

Accepted Answer

abide by its applica

Question 8

What are the main powers of the United Nations? What keeps it from being a more effective institution?

Accepted Answer

The main powers of the United Nations in

Question 9

Which of the following international organizations has the most potential to be the body of authority in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  World Health Organization 
B)  International Court of Justice 
C)  European Union 
D)  United Nations 
E)  Organization of American States 
A)  World Health Organization 
B)  International Court of Justice 
C)  European Union 
D)  United Nations 
E)  Organization of American States

Question 10

________________ is the "signature political phenomenon" of the 21st century.

Accepted Answer

Question 11

The end of the Cold War was clearly the stimulant for many more states becoming democratic and establishing market economies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

With the end of the Cold War, the international environment has been plagued by numerous "small wars."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Your text claims that democracies tend not to wage war against one another but rich, powerful states often desire the other's assets and do wage war against one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Terrorism is most effective when government responds with harsh measures (over-reacts) after it has been attacked. Democracies are challenged by terrorism to respond only within the bounds of their political principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Think about "power" and "choice." Does a sovereign political authority have more power or more choice when it maneuvers in international politics?

Accepted Answer

A sovereign political authority may have

Question 16

Political leaders seldom imagine their roles as fiduciary roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Terrorism is relatively efficient because it requires low resources and yields high visibility to the cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The interdependence of the world's states grew enormously during the last forty years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

NGOs have replaced IGOs as central players in international politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The example of international "failure" involving genocide between Hutu and Tutsi ethnics took place in the country of ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The example of international "failure" involving genocide...

What have been the major changes in the international system since the end of World War Two?

So far, democratic states have not gone to war with:

The UN and the International Court of Justice both have the authority and mechanisms to enforce decisions.

NGO is an acronym for ______________ Organization.

What factors can lead to two countries going to war?

Which country has the highest military expenditures?

The Pinochet case proves that international law can function when all the parties involved agree in advance to __________________________.

What are the main powers of the United Nations? What keeps it from being a more effective institution?

Which of the following international organizations has the most potential to be the body of authority in the world?

________________ is the "signature political phenomenon" of the 21^st century.

The end of the Cold War was clearly the stimulant for many more states becoming democratic and establishing market economies.

With the end of the Cold War, the international environment has been plagued by numerous "small wars."

Your text claims that democracies tend not to wage war against one another but rich, powerful states often desire the other's assets and do wage war against one another.

Terrorism is most effective when government responds with harsh measures (over-reacts) after it has been attacked. Democracies are challenged by terrorism to respond only within the bounds of their political principles.

Think about "power" and "choice." Does a sovereign political authority have more power or more choice when it maneuvers in international politics?

Political leaders seldom imagine their roles as fiduciary roles.

Terrorism is relatively efficient because it requires low resources and yields high visibility to the cause.

The interdependence of the world's states grew enormously during the last forty years.

NGOs have replaced IGOs as central players in international politics.

The example of international "failure" involving genocide between Hutu and Tutsi ethnics took place in the country of ________________.

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Elections

Parties: a Linking and Leading Mechanism in Politics

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What have been the major changes in the international system since the end of World War Two?

So far, democratic states have not gone to war with:

The UN and the International Court of Justice both have the authority and mechanisms to enforce decisions.

NGO is an acronym for ______________ Organization.

What factors can lead to two countries going to war?

Which country has the highest military expenditures?

The Pinochet case proves that international law can function when all the parties involved agree in advance to __________________________.

What are the main powers of the United Nations? What keeps it from being a more effective institution?

Which of the following international organizations has the most potential to be the body of authority in the world?

________________ is the "signature political phenomenon" of the 21st century.

The end of the Cold War was clearly the stimulant for many more states becoming democratic and establishing market economies.

With the end of the Cold War, the international environment has been plagued by numerous "small wars."

Your text claims that democracies tend not to wage war against one another but rich, powerful states often desire the other's assets and do wage war against one another.

Terrorism is most effective when government responds with harsh measures (over-reacts) after it has been attacked. Democracies are challenged by terrorism to respond only within the bounds of their political principles.

Think about "power" and "choice." Does a sovereign political authority have more power or more choice when it maneuvers in international politics?

Political leaders seldom imagine their roles as fiduciary roles.

Terrorism is relatively efficient because it requires low resources and yields high visibility to the cause.

The interdependence of the world's states grew enormously during the last forty years.

NGOs have replaced IGOs as central players in international politics.

The example of international "failure" involving genocide between Hutu and Tutsi ethnics took place in the country of ________________.

Politics: Setting the Stage

Modern Ideologies and Political Philosophy

The Modern State

Policies of the State

Economic Policy of the State

What Lies Behind Policy: Questions of Justice and Effectiveness

Democracies and Authoritarian Systems

Political Culture and Political Socialization

Constitutions and the Design of Government

Elections

Parties: a Linking and Leading Mechanism in Politics

Structured Conflict: Interest Groups and Politics

Social Movements and Contentious Politics

National Decision-Making Institutions: Parliamentary Government

National Decision-Making Institutions: Presidential Government

Bureaucracy and the Public Sector

Law and the Courts

Filters

________________ is the "signature political phenomenon" of the 21^st century.