Question 1

Which term refers to the interposition of symbolic,lightly armed forces between combatants who agreed to stop fighting?

Accepted Answer

A)  collective defence 
B)  diplomacy 
C)  peacekeeping 
D)  peacemaking 
A)  collective defence 
B)  diplomacy 
C)  peacekeeping 
D)  peacemaking

Question 2

Which term refers to international order arising from mutual coordination rather than centralized government?

Accepted Answer

A)  politics 
B)  anarchy 
C)  sovereignty 
D)  diplomacy 
A)  politics 
B)  anarchy 
C)  sovereignty 
D)  diplomacy

Question 3

The ___________ occurs where there is an unregulated,openly accessed,and commonly held _________ that is not owned by anyone.States have an interest in seeing a mutually beneficial international __________ fulfilled,but hope it can be achieved without their help.

Accepted Answer

law of the

Question 4

Part of the solution to the Suez Crisis involved keeping the Major Powers out of the conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Even though a state may sign on to an international agreement,there are factors which might prevent the implementation of the agreement.What are these factors,and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can preve

Question 6

Before the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea,there was confusion and disagreement over basic rules of sea use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A group of states decides to work together to end human trafficking.Which of the following is NOT a crucial step towards making meaningful progress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognizing which countries will have greater costs associated with any actions taken. 
B)  Creating a shared, working definition of "human trafficking." 
C)  Coming up with a list of possible solutions 
D)  Wealthier states convincing poorer states to give up on self-interest for the benefit of the cause. 
A)  Recognizing which countries will have greater costs associated with any actions taken. 
B)  Creating a shared, working definition of "human trafficking." 
C)  Coming up with a list of possible solutions 
D)  Wealthier states convincing poorer states to give up on self-interest for the benefit of the cause.

Question 8

A 1960 United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea failed.Why might that have been?

Accepted Answer

A)  There was no previous law of the sea to work with. 
B)  Economic benefits were not high enough. 
C)  Technology was not advanced enough to map the sea floor. 
D)  Many states had a vested interest in the seas and oceans. 
A)  There was no previous law of the sea to work with. 
B)  Economic benefits were not high enough. 
C)  Technology was not advanced enough to map the sea floor. 
D)  Many states had a vested interest in the seas and oceans.

Question 9

A group of national leaders look to the development of the Law of Sea for pointers on developing a new international law.Which of the following conclusions would they be most likely to draw?

Accepted Answer

A)  Old customary laws are difficult to change. 
B)  Expanding national jurisdictions is a reliable solution. 
C)  Territory containing resources complicates the cooperative process. 
D)  If the issue is important enough, countries will come to a speedy agreement 
A)  Old customary laws are difficult to change. 
B)  Expanding national jurisdictions is a reliable solution. 
C)  Territory containing resources complicates the cooperative process. 
D)  If the issue is important enough, countries will come to a speedy agreement

Question 10

Why is it in the best interest of states to cooperate with each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  People wish to move freely from one country to another. 
B)  More and more countries have liberal democratic governments. 
C)  Many issues such as climate change and financial problems stretch across borders. 
D)  New social media technologies allow stories of citizen abuse to circulate globally. 
A)  People wish to move freely from one country to another. 
B)  More and more countries have liberal democratic governments. 
C)  Many issues such as climate change and financial problems stretch across borders. 
D)  New social media technologies allow stories of citizen abuse to circulate globally.

Question 11

Within the international system,which of the following devices does NOT play a notable role in the management of relations among states?

Accepted Answer

A)  international law 
B)  diplomacy 
C)  international defence 
D)  international organizations 
A)  international law 
B)  diplomacy 
C)  international defence 
D)  international organizations

Question 12

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the problems caused by competing interests during international initiatives to maintain peace and order?

Accepted Answer

A)  the handling of the Suez Crisis 
B)  the 1960-64 peacekeeping operation in the former Belgian Congo 
C)  the Gulf War of 1991 
D)  the 1967 Middle East peacekeeping operation 
A)  the handling of the Suez Crisis 
B)  the 1960-64 peacekeeping operation in the former Belgian Congo 
C)  the Gulf War of 1991 
D)  the 1967 Middle East peacekeeping operation

Question 13

The international system is an anarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The "tragedy of commons" applies to resources such as the sea and the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cooperation on important issues can be complicated by states that seek to avoid immediate __________,especially in exchange for uncertain ____________.

Accepted Answer

high costs

Question 16

Identify and explain the most significant challenge to international cooperation.

Accepted Answer

The most significant challenge to intern

Question 17

States can gain veto status in organizations that require their presence to function effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following situations would NOT occur in an intergovernmental organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A group of world leaders meet to discuss global financial issues. 
B)  After signing on as a member, a state is forced to remain with an organization. 
C)  Representatives from different environment ministries around the world agree to reduce carbon emissions. 
D)  The Red Cross is consulted by a coalition of regional leaders for advice on caring for refugees. 
A)  A group of world leaders meet to discuss global financial issues. 
B)  After signing on as a member, a state is forced to remain with an organization. 
C)  Representatives from different environment ministries around the world agree to reduce carbon emissions. 
D)  The Red Cross is consulted by a coalition of regional leaders for advice on caring for refugees.

Question 19

The main issue in the development of the Law of the Sea was the rights to fisheries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Define and explain the "tragedy of the commons." Give an example of this phenomenon and explain why it is significant for initiatives requiring international cooperation.

Accepted Answer

The "tragedy of the commons" is a concep

Exam 8: Cooperation under Anarchy

Which term refers to the interposition of symbolic,lightly armed forces between combatants who agreed to stop fighting?

Which term refers to international order arising from mutual coordination rather than centralized government?

The ___________ occurs where there is an unregulated,openly accessed,and commonly held _________ that is not owned by anyone.States have an interest in seeing a mutually beneficial international __________ fulfilled,but hope it can be achieved without their help.

Part of the solution to the Suez Crisis involved keeping the Major Powers out of the conflict.

Even though a state may sign on to an international agreement,there are factors which might prevent the implementation of the agreement.What are these factors,and why are they important?

Before the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea,there was confusion and disagreement over basic rules of sea use.

A group of states decides to work together to end human trafficking.Which of the following is NOT a crucial step towards making meaningful progress?

A 1960 United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea failed.Why might that have been?

A group of national leaders look to the development of the Law of Sea for pointers on developing a new international law.Which of the following conclusions would they be most likely to draw?

Why is it in the best interest of states to cooperate with each other?

Within the international system,which of the following devices does NOT play a notable role in the management of relations among states?

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the problems caused by competing interests during international initiatives to maintain peace and order?

The international system is an anarchy.

The "tragedy of commons" applies to resources such as the sea and the atmosphere.

Cooperation on important issues can be complicated by states that seek to avoid immediate __________,especially in exchange for uncertain ____________.

Identify and explain the most significant challenge to international cooperation.

States can gain veto status in organizations that require their presence to function effectively.

Which of the following situations would NOT occur in an intergovernmental organization?

The main issue in the development of the Law of the Sea was the rights to fisheries.

Define and explain the "tragedy of the commons." Give an example of this phenomenon and explain why it is significant for initiatives requiring international cooperation.

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The _______ occurs where there is an unregulated,openly accessed,and commonly held _ that is not owned by anyone.States have an interest in seeing a mutually beneficial international ______ fulfilled,but hope it can be achieved without their help.

Cooperation on important issues can be complicated by states that seek to avoid immediate ,especially in exchange for uncertain __.