Question 1

The level of analysis that is appropriate for understanding Gorbachev's inability to maintain political control after the reforms is

Accepted Answer

A)  decisionmakers level. 
B)  political level. 
C)  domestic society level. 
D)  global society level. 
A)  decisionmakers level. 
B)  political level. 
C)  domestic society level. 
D)  global society level. C

Question 2

Examining a country's material resources is an important component of which level of analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decisionmakers level 
B)  Geological level 
C)  Domestic society level 
D)  Global society level 
A)  Decisionmakers level 
B)  Geological level 
C)  Domestic society level 
D)  Global society level C

Question 3

Some believe that the 9/11 attacks ushered in a period in world politics defined by

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A)  unchecked American power and sustained U.S.-led "war on terrorism". 
B)  American neo-isolationist policies and global retreat. 
C)  a new period of global market capitalism and economic growth. 
D)  unwavering coalition building between the world's most powerful states. 
A)  unchecked American power and sustained U.S.-led "war on terrorism". 
B)  American neo-isolationist policies and global retreat. 
C)  a new period of global market capitalism and economic growth. 
D)  unwavering coalition building between the world's most powerful states. A

Question 4

In addition to acting on behalf of nation-states,decisionmakers in world politics act on behalf of

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A)  transnational organizations. 
B)  private organizations. 
C)  parts of government. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  transnational organizations. 
B)  private organizations. 
C)  parts of government. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

The Asian financial crisis resulted from

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A)  poor regulation. 
B)  high corporate debt. 
C)  exodus of foreign capital. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  poor regulation. 
B)  high corporate debt. 
C)  exodus of foreign capital. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

Why was there so little discussion about whether the bomb should be used in World War II?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral and legal restrictions of warfare were few. 
B)  Soviet-American alliance was deteriorating. 
C)  The bomb would help limit potential Russian intrusions into portions of East Asia. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Moral and legal restrictions of warfare were few. 
B)  Soviet-American alliance was deteriorating. 
C)  The bomb would help limit potential Russian intrusions into portions of East Asia. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 7

Of the levels of analysis given below,the most micro level approach to understanding international relations is the

Accepted Answer

A)  individual decisionmaker. 
B)  economic policy. 
C)  domestic society. 
D)  global society. 
A)  individual decisionmaker. 
B)  economic policy. 
C)  domestic society. 
D)  global society.

Question 8

A world in which non-state actors coexist and interact with state actors is known as a

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A)  global institution. 
B)  terrorist cell. 
C)  multinational corporation. 
D)  multicentric model. 
A)  global institution. 
B)  terrorist cell. 
C)  multinational corporation. 
D)  multicentric model.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most significant single type of actor in international relations?

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A)  Terrorist 
B)  Nation-state 
C)  Multinational corporation 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Terrorist 
B)  Nation-state 
C)  Multinational corporation 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

Factors such as education and socialization of decisionmakers are

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A)  relatively unimportant for determining outcomes in world politics. 
B)  part of the individual level of analysis. 
C)  the strongest determinants of foreign policy outcomes. 
D)  part of the role level of analysis. 
A)  relatively unimportant for determining outcomes in world politics. 
B)  part of the individual level of analysis. 
C)  the strongest determinants of foreign policy outcomes. 
D)  part of the role level of analysis.

Question 11

Willingness depends on

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A)  opportunity and capability. 
B)  opportunity and perception. 
C)  choice and perception. 
D)  capability and choice. 
A)  opportunity and capability. 
B)  opportunity and perception. 
C)  choice and perception. 
D)  capability and choice.

Question 12

Which level of analysis provides a better view of depth and intensity in world politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  International system 
B)  Nation-state 
C)  Individual actor 
D)  None of the above 
A)  International system 
B)  Nation-state 
C)  Individual actor 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

In the early 1980s,many East Asian countries were characterized as "emerging markets" for their policies of

Accepted Answer

A)  education reform. 
B)  trade protection. 
C)  financial deregulation. 
D)  labor security. 
A)  education reform. 
B)  trade protection. 
C)  financial deregulation. 
D)  labor security.

Question 14

What are the two main explanations for the Asian financial crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manipulative foreign direct investment;World Bank loans 
B)  Structural adjustment requirements of loans;weak banking system 
C)  Authoritarian political practices;financial deregulation 
D)  Currency devaluation;massive corporate bailouts 
A)  Manipulative foreign direct investment;World Bank loans 
B)  Structural adjustment requirements of loans;weak banking system 
C)  Authoritarian political practices;financial deregulation 
D)  Currency devaluation;massive corporate bailouts

Question 15

Which of the following did NOT lead to the rapid deterioration of the American-Russian alliance during World War II?

Accepted Answer

A)  The advancement of French troops into Germany 
B)  The growing disagreements over the rebuilding and occupation of Eastern Europe 
C)  The possession of the nuclear bomb by the United States 
D)  The death of President Franklin Roosevelt 
A)  The advancement of French troops into Germany 
B)  The growing disagreements over the rebuilding and occupation of Eastern Europe 
C)  The possession of the nuclear bomb by the United States 
D)  The death of President Franklin Roosevelt

Question 16

An example of an international nongovernmental organization is

Accepted Answer

A)  Amnesty International. 
B)  the Department of Defense. 
C)  the United Nations. 
D)  the Democratic Party. 
A)  Amnesty International. 
B)  the Department of Defense. 
C)  the United Nations. 
D)  the Democratic Party.

Question 17

What are the three levels of analyses? Is one more significant for explaining outcomes in world politics?

Accepted Answer

The three levels of analysis in internat

Question 18

What strategic considerations contributed to President Harry Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan in World War II?

Accepted Answer

There were several strategic considerati

Question 19

Skilled diplomats understand that

Accepted Answer

A)  war is inevitable. 
B)  economic competition drives foreign policy. 
C)  external and internal constraints exist and change. 
D)  two factors determine an actor's choice from the menu. 
A)  war is inevitable. 
B)  economic competition drives foreign policy. 
C)  external and internal constraints exist and change. 
D)  two factors determine an actor's choice from the menu.

Question 20

Which level of analysis suggests that a democratic system of government plays a crucial role in explaining world politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decisionmakers level 
B)  Domestic society level 
C)  Political ideology level 
D)  Global society level 
A)  Decisionmakers level 
B)  Domestic society level 
C)  Political ideology level 
D)  Global society level

The level of analysis that is appropriate for understanding Gorbachev's inability to maintain political control after the reforms is

Examining a country's material resources is an important component of which level of analysis?

Some believe that the 9/11 attacks ushered in a period in world politics defined by

In addition to acting on behalf of nation-states,decisionmakers in world politics act on behalf of

The Asian financial crisis resulted from

Why was there so little discussion about whether the bomb should be used in World War II?

Of the levels of analysis given below,the most micro level approach to understanding international relations is the

A world in which non-state actors coexist and interact with state actors is known as a

Which of the following is the most significant single type of actor in international relations?

Factors such as education and socialization of decisionmakers are

Willingness depends on

Which level of analysis provides a better view of depth and intensity in world politics?

In the early 1980s,many East Asian countries were characterized as "emerging markets" for their policies of

What are the two main explanations for the Asian financial crisis?

Which of the following did NOT lead to the rapid deterioration of the American-Russian alliance during World War II?

An example of an international nongovernmental organization is

What are the three levels of analyses? Is one more significant for explaining outcomes in world politics?

What strategic considerations contributed to President Harry Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan in World War II?

Skilled diplomats understand that

Which level of analysis suggests that a democratic system of government plays a crucial role in explaining world politics?

Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality

Global Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage

Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy

Decision Making: Rationality,psychology,and Organizations

Why States and Other Actors Resort to Force

Security Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament

International Law

Global Order,organization,and the United Nations

Interdependence and Economic Order

Regional Economic Integration and Globalization

Development and Underdevelopment

Global Commons: Environmental Threats and Responses

Which Global Future

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Exam 1: World Politics: Analysis,choice,and Constraint

The level of analysis that is appropriate for understanding Gorbachev's inability to maintain political control after the reforms is

Examining a country's material resources is an important component of which level of analysis?

Some believe that the 9/11 attacks ushered in a period in world politics defined by

In addition to acting on behalf of nation-states,decisionmakers in world politics act on behalf of

The Asian financial crisis resulted from

Why was there so little discussion about whether the bomb should be used in World War II?

Of the levels of analysis given below,the most micro level approach to understanding international relations is the

A world in which non-state actors coexist and interact with state actors is known as a

Which of the following is the most significant single type of actor in international relations?

Factors such as education and socialization of decisionmakers are

Willingness depends on

Which level of analysis provides a better view of depth and intensity in world politics?

In the early 1980s,many East Asian countries were characterized as "emerging markets" for their policies of

What are the two main explanations for the Asian financial crisis?

Which of the following did NOT lead to the rapid deterioration of the American-Russian alliance during World War II?

An example of an international nongovernmental organization is

What are the three levels of analyses? Is one more significant for explaining outcomes in world politics?

What strategic considerations contributed to President Harry Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan in World War II?

Skilled diplomats understand that

Which level of analysis suggests that a democratic system of government plays a crucial role in explaining world politics?

Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality

Global Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage

Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy

Decision Making: Rationality,psychology,and Organizations

Why States and Other Actors Resort to Force

Security Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament

International Law

Global Order,organization,and the United Nations

Interdependence and Economic Order

Regional Economic Integration and Globalization

Development and Underdevelopment

Global Commons: Environmental Threats and Responses

Which Global Future

Filters