Question 1

Realism is important to study because it continues to guide much thought regarding international relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Complex interdependence

Accepted Answer

A)  is used by realists to argue in favor of relative gains as opposed to zero-sum gains. 
B)  stresses ties between transnational actors, not just states, and focuses on issues besides national security. 
C)  emphasizes security issues and the prominence of states in the international system. 
D)  is the result of states refusing to work together on global trade issues. 
E)  is most closely associated with realism. 
A)  is used by realists to argue in favor of relative gains as opposed to zero-sum gains. 
B)  stresses ties between transnational actors, not just states, and focuses on issues besides national security. 
C)  emphasizes security issues and the prominence of states in the international system. 
D)  is the result of states refusing to work together on global trade issues. 
E)  is most closely associated with realism. B

Question 3

What is the main concern of constructivism? How does it seek to expand on the theories of realism and liberalism? How useful is constructivism for understanding international phenomena?

Accepted Answer

The main concern of constructivism is to understand how ideas, norms, and identities shape the behavior of states and other actors in the international system. Unlike realism and liberalism, which focus on material factors such as power and interests, constructivism emphasizes the role of social constructs in shaping international relations.

Constructivism seeks to expand on the theories of realism and liberalism by highlighting the importance of non-material factors such as culture, beliefs, and social norms in shaping state behavior. While realism and liberalism focus on the distribution of power and the pursuit of self-interest, constructivism argues that the identities and perceptions of states and other actors are crucial in shaping their actions and interactions.

Constructivism is useful for understanding international phenomena because it provides a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence state behavior. By emphasizing the role of ideas and norms, constructivism can help explain why states cooperate, why they engage in conflict, and how international institutions and norms evolve over time. Additionally, constructivism can help shed light on the role of non-state actors, such as social movements and transnational advocacy networks, in shaping global politics.

Overall, constructivism offers a valuable perspective for understanding international phenomena by highlighting the importance of non-material factors and providing a more holistic view of the forces that shape international relations.

Question 4

The tendency of states to view the military build-up of other states as threatening is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-help. 
B)  balance of power. 
C)  security dilemma. 
D)  relative gains. 
E)  collective security. 
A)  self-help. 
B)  balance of power. 
C)  security dilemma. 
D)  relative gains. 
E)  collective security.

Question 5

Which of the following was a criticism of the realist school of thought?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was too idealistic. 
B)  It could not account for new trends in international relations, like economic cooperation. 
C)  It was too precise in how it defined key terms, like power and interest. 
D)  Both B and C above. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  It was too idealistic. 
B)  It could not account for new trends in international relations, like economic cooperation. 
C)  It was too precise in how it defined key terms, like power and interest. 
D)  Both B and C above. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 6

Vladimir I. Lenin maintained that advanced capitalist states would eventually cause wars as a result of the twin problems of overproduction and under-consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The concept of constructivism came to the forefront of international theorists after the unraveling of the ________ which resulted in the end of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paris Peace Talks; Vietnam War 
B)  Arab Israeli Peace Talks; Six Day War 
C)  Yalta Conference; World War II 
D)  Warsaw Pact; Cold War 
E)  World War II; League of Nations 
A)  Paris Peace Talks; Vietnam War 
B)  Arab Israeli Peace Talks; Six Day War 
C)  Yalta Conference; World War II 
D)  Warsaw Pact; Cold War 
E)  World War II; League of Nations

Question 8

Realists believe states are the most important actors in global politics because

Accepted Answer

A)  state leaders are stronger than the leaders of nongovernmental organizations. 
B)  international law recognizes states as the most important actors. 
C)  states answer to no authority higher than themselves. 
D)  international organizations have no impact on global politics. 
E)  there are more states than NGOs. 
A)  state leaders are stronger than the leaders of nongovernmental organizations. 
B)  international law recognizes states as the most important actors. 
C)  states answer to no authority higher than themselves. 
D)  international organizations have no impact on global politics. 
E)  there are more states than NGOs.

Question 9

Unlike neorealists, neoliberals believe that international anarchy can be overcome through the creation of strong global institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary difference between realism and neorealism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Realists focus on the selfish nature of individuals whereas neorealists believe human beings are naturally cooperative. 
B)  Neorealists believe that international anarchy, not the selfish nature of individuals, is responsible for the competitive nature between states. 
C)  Realists focus on national security issues whereas neorealists focus on economic matters. 
D)  Neorealists believe that states are naturally cooperative whereas realists believe that states are naturally competitive. 
E)  Realists believe that national security issues are paramount whereas neorealists believe that social issues such as the environment and poverty should be at the forefront. 
A)  Realists focus on the selfish nature of individuals whereas neorealists believe human beings are naturally cooperative. 
B)  Neorealists believe that international anarchy, not the selfish nature of individuals, is responsible for the competitive nature between states. 
C)  Realists focus on national security issues whereas neorealists focus on economic matters. 
D)  Neorealists believe that states are naturally cooperative whereas realists believe that states are naturally competitive. 
E)  Realists believe that national security issues are paramount whereas neorealists believe that social issues such as the environment and poverty should be at the forefront.

Question 11

Liberals believe that establishing stable democracies will lead to peace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Contemporary liberal theory came to prominence with the creation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  United Nations. 
B)  Treaty of Versailles. 
C)  zero-sum game. 
D)  constructivism. 
E)  complex interdependence. 
A)  United Nations. 
B)  Treaty of Versailles. 
C)  zero-sum game. 
D)  constructivism. 
E)  complex interdependence.

Question 13

Which of the following is not considered a radical critique of the existing system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialism 
B)  Constructivism 
C)  Feminism 
D)  Dependency 
E)  All of the above are radical critiques. 
A)  Socialism 
B)  Constructivism 
C)  Feminism 
D)  Dependency 
E)  All of the above are radical critiques.

Question 14

Give one criticism realists have of liberalist theory?

Accepted Answer

Liberalism does not work as we

Question 15

How have feminist scholars been critical of other international relations scholars? Are their critiques justified?

Accepted Answer

Feminist scholars have been critical of

Question 16

Liberal reforms after World War I stressed the ideal of self-determination, which meant that the states that lost the war were allowed to determine whether or not to continue to have standing armies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The second school of liberal thought believed in reducing international tensions by promoting general disarmament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During the Cold War, the ideology that was most prominent was

Accepted Answer

A)  realism. 
B)  liberalism. 
C)  idealism. 
D)  constructivism. 
E)  behavioral science. 
A)  realism. 
B)  liberalism. 
C)  idealism. 
D)  constructivism. 
E)  behavioral science.

Question 19

According to realist theory, the primary goal of every state is

Accepted Answer

A)  to promote its national interest. 
B)  to negotiate alliances with allies. 
C)  to strengthen international collective security arrangements. 
D)  to limit nuclear proliferation. 
E)  to increase its economic wealth. 
A)  to promote its national interest. 
B)  to negotiate alliances with allies. 
C)  to strengthen international collective security arrangements. 
D)  to limit nuclear proliferation. 
E)  to increase its economic wealth.

Question 20

An international regime

Accepted Answer

A)  brings some order to international anarchy. 
B)  is a body of norms that facilitates cooperation on a specific issue. 
C)  can apply to a variety of issues, such as trade, monetary affairs, and the environment. 
D)  is the result of increasing interdependence in the international system. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  brings some order to international anarchy. 
B)  is a body of norms that facilitates cooperation on a specific issue. 
C)  can apply to a variety of issues, such as trade, monetary affairs, and the environment. 
D)  is the result of increasing interdependence in the international system. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Realism is important to study because it continues to guide much thought regarding international relations.

Complex interdependence

What is the main concern of constructivism? How does it seek to expand on the theories of realism and liberalism? How useful is constructivism for understanding international phenomena?

The tendency of states to view the military build-up of other states as threatening is known as

Which of the following was a criticism of the realist school of thought?

Vladimir I. Lenin maintained that advanced capitalist states would eventually cause wars as a result of the twin problems of overproduction and under-consumption.

The concept of constructivism came to the forefront of international theorists after the unraveling of the which resulted in the end of the .

Realists believe states are the most important actors in global politics because

Unlike neorealists, neoliberals believe that international anarchy can be overcome through the creation of strong global institutions.

Which of the following is the primary difference between realism and neorealism?

Liberals believe that establishing stable democracies will lead to peace.

Contemporary liberal theory came to prominence with the creation of the

Which of the following is not considered a radical critique of the existing system?

Give one criticism realists have of liberalist theory?

How have feminist scholars been critical of other international relations scholars? Are their critiques justified?

Liberal reforms after World War I stressed the ideal of self-determination, which meant that the states that lost the war were allowed to determine whether or not to continue to have standing armies.

The second school of liberal thought believed in reducing international tensions by promoting general disarmament.

During the Cold War, the ideology that was most prominent was

According to realist theory, the primary goal of every state is

An international regime

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Realism is important to study because it continues to guide much thought regarding international relations.

Complex interdependence

What is the main concern of constructivism? How does it seek to expand on the theories of realism and liberalism? How useful is constructivism for understanding international phenomena?

The tendency of states to view the military build-up of other states as threatening is known as

Which of the following was a criticism of the realist school of thought?

Vladimir I. Lenin maintained that advanced capitalist states would eventually cause wars as a result of the twin problems of overproduction and under-consumption.

The concept of constructivism came to the forefront of international theorists after the unraveling of the ________ which resulted in the end of the ________.

Realists believe states are the most important actors in global politics because

Unlike neorealists, neoliberals believe that international anarchy can be overcome through the creation of strong global institutions.

Which of the following is the primary difference between realism and neorealism?

Liberals believe that establishing stable democracies will lead to peace.

Contemporary liberal theory came to prominence with the creation of the

Which of the following is not considered a radical critique of the existing system?

Give one criticism realists have of liberalist theory?

How have feminist scholars been critical of other international relations scholars? Are their critiques justified?

Liberal reforms after World War I stressed the ideal of self-determination, which meant that the states that lost the war were allowed to determine whether or not to continue to have standing armies.

The second school of liberal thought believed in reducing international tensions by promoting general disarmament.

During the Cold War, the ideology that was most prominent was

According to realist theory, the primary goal of every state is

An international regime

Exploring World Politics

Theories of International Decision Making

Rivalries and Relations Among the Great Powers

The Global South in a World of Powers

Nonstate Actors and the Quest for Global

The Threat of Armed Conflict to the World

The Pursuit of Power Through Arms and Alliances

The Quest for Peace Through International Law and Collective Security

The Globalization of International Finance

International Trade in the Global Marketplace

The Demographic and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization

The Promotion of Human Development and Human Rights

Global Responsibility for the Preservation of the Environment

Looking Ahead at Global Trends

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The concept of constructivism came to the forefront of international theorists after the unraveling of the which resulted in the end of the .