Question 1

A set of conclusions derived from assumptions and/or evidence about some phenomenon is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  construction. 
B)  global system. 
C)  paradigm. 
D)  deconstruction. 
E)  theory. 
A)  construction. 
B)  global system. 
C)  paradigm. 
D)  deconstruction. 
E)  theory.

Question 2

Which of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam Smith 
B)  Immanuel Kant 
C)  Woodrow Wilson 
D)  Richard Cobden 
E)  Niccoló Machiavelli 
A)  Adam Smith 
B)  Immanuel Kant 
C)  Woodrow Wilson 
D)  Richard Cobden 
E)  Niccoló Machiavelli

Question 3

Complex interdependence focuses on multiple sources of communication rather than just government-to-government relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The principle that the governments of states are subject to no higher authority is

Accepted Answer

A)  national interest. 
B)  collective-security. 
C)  state-sovereignty. 
D)  balance of power. 
E)  security dilemma 
A)  national interest. 
B)  collective-security. 
C)  state-sovereignty. 
D)  balance of power. 
E)  security dilemma

Question 5

Feminist theory rejects the "idea that theorizing is 'objective' " for a more "perspectival approach" to analyzing global politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An international ____________________ is a set of principles, norms, and rules governing behavior within a specified issue area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An international ____________________ is a set of...

Question 7

A major criticism of liberalism is international organizations cannot stop states from behaving according to the balance-of-power logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the past __________ is (are) generally known to be an especially potent agent in bringing about changes in the theoretical interpretations of world affairs.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic downturns 
B)  cultural revolutions 
C)  ethnic tensions 
D)  wars 
E)  population movement 
A)  economic downturns 
B)  cultural revolutions 
C)  ethnic tensions 
D)  wars 
E)  population movement

Question 9

World-system theory divides the world into

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic and non-democratic nations. 
B)  core, periphery, and semi-periphery areas. 
C)  bourgeoisie and proletariat. 
D)  capitalist and command economies. 
E)  Global North and Global South. 
A)  democratic and non-democratic nations. 
B)  core, periphery, and semi-periphery areas. 
C)  bourgeoisie and proletariat. 
D)  capitalist and command economies. 
E)  Global North and Global South.

Question 10

A ____________________ consists of a set of hypotheses postulating the relationship between variables or conditions that are advanced to describe, explain, or predict phenomena.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ consists of a set of...

Question 11

Which of the following are components of liberal theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals need to substitute loyalty to humankind for loyalty to states. 
B)  Individuals are basically moral and ethical. 
C)  The well being of individuals is more important than national interests. 
D)  Education can change world public opinion against war. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Individuals need to substitute loyalty to humankind for loyalty to states. 
B)  Individuals are basically moral and ethical. 
C)  The well being of individuals is more important than national interests. 
D)  Education can change world public opinion against war. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 12

Feminist theory in international relations shifted from the study of gender bias in theory and practice to

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding "that theorizing is objective" as opposed to a perspectival approach. 
B)  the relevancy of a gendered perspective in the study of world politics. 
C)  the study of the capitalist economic system. 
D)  further dismissing the plight and contributions of women. 
E)  re-establishing the masculinist perspective as dominant. 
A)  understanding "that theorizing is objective" as opposed to a perspectival approach. 
B)  the relevancy of a gendered perspective in the study of world politics. 
C)  the study of the capitalist economic system. 
D)  further dismissing the plight and contributions of women. 
E)  re-establishing the masculinist perspective as dominant.

Question 13

The three major events that dominated world politics in the twentieth-century were

Accepted Answer

A)  World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II. 
B)  World War II, The Cold War, and Vietnam Conflict. 
C)  World War I, World War II, and The Cold War. 
D)  The Collapse of Wall Street, The Great Depression, and The Cold War. 
E)  World War II, 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, and Desert Storm. 
A)  World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II. 
B)  World War II, The Cold War, and Vietnam Conflict. 
C)  World War I, World War II, and The Cold War. 
D)  The Collapse of Wall Street, The Great Depression, and The Cold War. 
E)  World War II, 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, and Desert Storm.

Question 14

Which of the following was not an important liberal philosopher?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Locke 
B)  Immanuel Kant 
C)  Adam Smith 
D)  Hans Morgenthau 
E)  Woodrow Wilson 
A)  John Locke 
B)  Immanuel Kant 
C)  Adam Smith 
D)  Hans Morgenthau 
E)  Woodrow Wilson

Question 15

A theory is an example, model, or essential pattern that structures thought about an area of inquiry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Constructivism is the study of how the global system is constructed or managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the main criticisms of the realist school of thought?

Accepted Answer

Main criticisms are:
 (1) lack of precis

Question 18

When states agree that an act of aggression by any state will be met by a collective reaction from all other states, this is known as the security dilemma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Liberalism believes that global politics is primarily a zero-sum game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the best example of complex interdependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Global trade 
B)  al-Qaeda 
C)  The United Nations 
D)  Ethnic groups 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Global trade 
B)  al-Qaeda 
C)  The United Nations 
D)  Ethnic groups 
E)  All of the above are true.

A set of conclusions derived from assumptions and/or evidence about some phenomenon is called a

Which of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?

Complex interdependence focuses on multiple sources of communication rather than just government-to-government relations.

The principle that the governments of states are subject to no higher authority is

Feminist theory rejects the "idea that theorizing is 'objective' " for a more "perspectival approach" to analyzing global politics.

An international ____________________ is a set of principles, norms, and rules governing behavior within a specified issue area.

A major criticism of liberalism is international organizations cannot stop states from behaving according to the balance-of-power logic.

In the past __________ is (are) generally known to be an especially potent agent in bringing about changes in the theoretical interpretations of world affairs.

World-system theory divides the world into

A ____________________ consists of a set of hypotheses postulating the relationship between variables or conditions that are advanced to describe, explain, or predict phenomena.

Which of the following are components of liberal theory?

Feminist theory in international relations shifted from the study of gender bias in theory and practice to

The three major events that dominated world politics in the twentieth-century were

Which of the following was not an important liberal philosopher?

A theory is an example, model, or essential pattern that structures thought about an area of inquiry.

Constructivism is the study of how the global system is constructed or managed.

What are the main criticisms of the realist school of thought?

When states agree that an act of aggression by any state will be met by a collective reaction from all other states, this is known as the security dilemma.

Liberalism believes that global politics is primarily a zero-sum game.

Which of the following is the best example of complex interdependence?

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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Exam 2: Theories of World Politics

A set of conclusions derived from assumptions and/or evidence about some phenomenon is called a

Which of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?

Complex interdependence focuses on multiple sources of communication rather than just government-to-government relations.

The principle that the governments of states are subject to no higher authority is

Feminist theory rejects the "idea that theorizing is 'objective' " for a more "perspectival approach" to analyzing global politics.

An international ____________________ is a set of principles, norms, and rules governing behavior within a specified issue area.

A major criticism of liberalism is international organizations cannot stop states from behaving according to the balance-of-power logic.

In the past __________ is (are) generally known to be an especially potent agent in bringing about changes in the theoretical interpretations of world affairs.

World-system theory divides the world into

A ____________________ consists of a set of hypotheses postulating the relationship between variables or conditions that are advanced to describe, explain, or predict phenomena.

Which of the following are components of liberal theory?

Feminist theory in international relations shifted from the study of gender bias in theory and practice to

The three major events that dominated world politics in the twentieth-century were

Which of the following was not an important liberal philosopher?

A theory is an example, model, or essential pattern that structures thought about an area of inquiry.

Constructivism is the study of how the global system is constructed or managed.

What are the main criticisms of the realist school of thought?

When states agree that an act of aggression by any state will be met by a collective reaction from all other states, this is known as the security dilemma.

Liberalism believes that global politics is primarily a zero-sum game.

Which of the following is the best example of complex interdependence?

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

Filters