Question 1

Which of the following is not true of terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A) Terrorism was first practiced in the twentieth century. 
B) Terrorism is sometimes used by states. 
C) Terrorism can be used to support or change the political status quo. 
D) Terrorism can be used by groups for organizational objectives such as acquiring resources. 
E) Terrorists may strike symbolic targets for the psychological impact of the attack. 
A) Terrorism was first practiced in the twentieth century. 
B) Terrorism is sometimes used by states. 
C) Terrorism can be used to support or change the political status quo. 
D) Terrorism can be used by groups for organizational objectives such as acquiring resources. 
E) Terrorists may strike symbolic targets for the psychological impact of the attack. A

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of an NGO?

Accepted Answer

A) Kurds 
B) Catholics 
C) ASEAN 
D) Al-Qaeda 
E) Nike 
A) Kurds 
B) Catholics 
C) ASEAN 
D) Al-Qaeda 
E) Nike C

Question 3

Approximately what fraction of global exports is accounted for by MNCs?

Accepted Answer

A) One-fourth 
B) One-third 
C) One-half 
D) Two-thirds 
E) Three-fourths 
A) One-fourth 
B) One-third 
C) One-half 
D) Two-thirds 
E) Three-fourths D

Question 4

How influential and effective are the grassroots NGOs? Take the cases of environmental policy and rural development in the Global South and discuss the benefits of NGOs versus states and IGOs.What are the limitations of NGOs in these cases?

Accepted Answer

Grassroots NGOs can be highly influentia

Question 5

Indigenous peoples are those who are native to a region that is now controlled by another state or ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

International terrorism is one possible effect of an extreme militant religious movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In contrast to the unitary actor model, many states are actually composed of a variety of ethnic groups seeking a greater share of power within the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Should all ethno-political groups and indigenous peoples be granted autonomy or semi-autonomy from existing nation states? Discuss the impact of such political freedoms on the global system and the nation state in particular.

Accepted Answer

The question of whether all ethno-politi

Question 9

As MNCs have grown in size, the regulatory power of states has decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Terrorism is often seen as the only option of the politically oppressed against a stronger foe.Take two cases to illustrate this point.Provide an alternative to terrorist violence that the weak can pursue against a stronger enemy.

Accepted Answer

One case that illustrates the perception

Question 11

Which of the following international relations theories believes that NGOs will play an increasingly important role in global politics of the future?

Accepted Answer

A) Realists 
B) Liberals 
C) Constructivists 
D) Both options b and c are true. 
E) All of the above are true. 
A) Realists 
B) Liberals 
C) Constructivists 
D) Both options b and c are true. 
E) All of the above are true.

Question 12

Is the Westphalian era in world politics drawing to a close? Present the realist, liberal, and Marxist perspectives on this question.Which do you believe is correct? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The Westphalian era in world politics re

Question 13

Diasporas result when groups are forced to flee their homeland to escape religious persecution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Indigenous peoples are those people within a state that control the decision-making apparatus of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The members of NGOs are private individuals or groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As a general rule, NGOs have their greatest influence in the area of "high politics."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is an example of a country with more than one ethnopolitical group?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) Nigeria 
C) America 
D) Both a and b 
E) All of the above 
A) Canada 
B) Nigeria 
C) America 
D) Both a and b 
E) All of the above

Question 18

Although the number of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the international system has been rising quickly in recent years, the number of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) has declined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is an example of an issue-advocacy oriented NGO?

Accepted Answer

A) NATO 
B) Greenpeace 
C) GATT 
D) The European Union 
E) Hezbollah 
A) NATO 
B) Greenpeace 
C) GATT 
D) The European Union 
E) Hezbollah

Question 20

Piracy is one form of international crime that has almost been eradicated worldwide in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not true of terrorism?

Which of the following is not an example of an NGO?

Approximately what fraction of global exports is accounted for by MNCs?

How influential and effective are the grassroots NGOs? Take the cases of environmental policy and rural development in the Global South and discuss the benefits of NGOs versus states and IGOs.What are the limitations of NGOs in these cases?

Indigenous peoples are those who are native to a region that is now controlled by another state or ethnic group.

International terrorism is one possible effect of an extreme militant religious movement.

In contrast to the unitary actor model, many states are actually composed of a variety of ethnic groups seeking a greater share of power within the state.

Should all ethno-political groups and indigenous peoples be granted autonomy or semi-autonomy from existing nation states? Discuss the impact of such political freedoms on the global system and the nation state in particular.

As MNCs have grown in size, the regulatory power of states has decreased.

Terrorism is often seen as the only option of the politically oppressed against a stronger foe.Take two cases to illustrate this point.Provide an alternative to terrorist violence that the weak can pursue against a stronger enemy.

Which of the following international relations theories believes that NGOs will play an increasingly important role in global politics of the future?

Is the Westphalian era in world politics drawing to a close? Present the realist, liberal, and Marxist perspectives on this question.Which do you believe is correct? Explain.

Diasporas result when groups are forced to flee their homeland to escape religious persecution.

Indigenous peoples are those people within a state that control the decision-making apparatus of government.

The members of NGOs are private individuals or groups.

As a general rule, NGOs have their greatest influence in the area of "high politics."

Which is an example of a country with more than one ethnopolitical group?

Although the number of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the international system has been rising quickly in recent years, the number of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) has declined.

Which is an example of an issue-advocacy oriented NGO?

Piracy is one form of international crime that has almost been eradicated worldwide in recent years.

Analyzing World Politics

Theories of World Politics

The Historical Setting of Contemporary World Politics

States and Foreign Policy Decision Making

Global and Regional Intergovernmental Organizations

Patterns of Armed Conflict

Military Power and the Use of Force

International Law and Human Rights

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

The Political Economy of Global Poverty and Inequality

Global Ecological Trends and the Transformation of World Politics

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Exam 6: Nongovernmental Organizations, Multinational Corporations, and Other Nonstate Actors

Which of the following is not true of terrorism?

Which of the following is not an example of an NGO?

Approximately what fraction of global exports is accounted for by MNCs?

How influential and effective are the grassroots NGOs? Take the cases of environmental policy and rural development in the Global South and discuss the benefits of NGOs versus states and IGOs.What are the limitations of NGOs in these cases?

Indigenous peoples are those who are native to a region that is now controlled by another state or ethnic group.

International terrorism is one possible effect of an extreme militant religious movement.

In contrast to the unitary actor model, many states are actually composed of a variety of ethnic groups seeking a greater share of power within the state.

Should all ethno-political groups and indigenous peoples be granted autonomy or semi-autonomy from existing nation states? Discuss the impact of such political freedoms on the global system and the nation state in particular.

As MNCs have grown in size, the regulatory power of states has decreased.

Terrorism is often seen as the only option of the politically oppressed against a stronger foe.Take two cases to illustrate this point.Provide an alternative to terrorist violence that the weak can pursue against a stronger enemy.

Which of the following international relations theories believes that NGOs will play an increasingly important role in global politics of the future?

Is the Westphalian era in world politics drawing to a close? Present the realist, liberal, and Marxist perspectives on this question.Which do you believe is correct? Explain.

Diasporas result when groups are forced to flee their homeland to escape religious persecution.

Indigenous peoples are those people within a state that control the decision-making apparatus of government.

The members of NGOs are private individuals or groups.

As a general rule, NGOs have their greatest influence in the area of "high politics."

Which is an example of a country with more than one ethnopolitical group?

Although the number of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the international system has been rising quickly in recent years, the number of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) has declined.

Which is an example of an issue-advocacy oriented NGO?

Piracy is one form of international crime that has almost been eradicated worldwide in recent years.

Analyzing World Politics

Theories of World Politics

The Historical Setting of Contemporary World Politics

States and Foreign Policy Decision Making

Global and Regional Intergovernmental Organizations

Patterns of Armed Conflict

Military Power and the Use of Force

International Law and Human Rights

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

The Political Economy of Global Poverty and Inequality

Global Ecological Trends and the Transformation of World Politics

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