Question 1

Neorealism is sometimes referred to as structural realism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to realists, the anarchic structure of the international system leads to

Accepted Answer

A) a reliance on collective security arrangements. 
B) greater cooperation among states. 
C) chaos in interstate relations. 
D) increased interdependence among states. 
E) a self-help system where states are responsible for their own security. 
A) a reliance on collective security arrangements. 
B) greater cooperation among states. 
C) chaos in interstate relations. 
D) increased interdependence among states. 
E) a self-help system where states are responsible for their own security.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the assumptions about international phenomena made by liberalism and realism.What assumptions about the nature of world politics are advanced by each tradition? What accounts for the rise and fall over time of their relative popularity as paradigms for organizing our orientation toward the international arena?

Accepted Answer

Liberalism and realism are two major par

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Question 6

Explain why behavioral methodology rose to prominence in the study of international relations.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of behavioral methods in the study of world politics.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral methodology rose to prominenc

Question 7

Which of the following is not a basic tenet of liberal thought?

Accepted Answer

A) Human nature is essentially altruistic and cooperative. 
B) Morality should be a part of politics. 
C) Violence is a product of bad institutions, not bad people. 
D) Unilateralism is the best means to prevent war. 
E) War is not inevitable. 
A) Human nature is essentially altruistic and cooperative. 
B) Morality should be a part of politics. 
C) Violence is a product of bad institutions, not bad people. 
D) Unilateralism is the best means to prevent war. 
E) War is not inevitable.

Question 8

Complex interdependence

Accepted Answer

A) is used by realists to argue in favor of relative gains as opposed to zero-sum gains. 
B) stress 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) stress 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.

Question 9

The Kellogg-Briand Pact was one of the most important treaties signed during the Cold War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A relationship between two states in which one side gains and the other loses is known as

Accepted Answer

A) a zero-sum game 
B) a positive sum game 
C) game theory 
D) balance of power 
E) collective security 
A) a zero-sum game 
B) a positive sum game 
C) game theory 
D) balance of power 
E) collective security

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) state leaders are stronger than the leaders of non-governmental 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 non-governmental 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 14

According to the text, a common critique of liberalism is that

Accepted Answer

A) international institutions are ineffective. 
B) states are the primary level of analysis. 
C) it places too much emphasis on moral rationales. 
D) Both options a and c are true. 
E) All of the above are true. 
A) international institutions are ineffective. 
B) states are the primary level of analysis. 
C) it places too much emphasis on moral rationales. 
D) Both options a and c are true. 
E) All of the above are true.

Question 15

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 16

When did feminist theories first emerge to challenge conventional theories in the field of international relations?

Accepted Answer

A) Last quarter of the nineteenth century 
B) First quarter of the twentieth century 
C) World War II 
D) Last quarter of the twentieth century 
E) The twenty-first century 
A) Last quarter of the nineteenth century 
B) First quarter of the twentieth century 
C) World War II 
D) Last quarter of the twentieth century 
E) The twenty-first century

Question 17

The main focus of Marxist thought when applied to world politics is

Accepted Answer

A) state security. 
B) individual freedom. 
C) ideas and identities. 
D) class conflict. 
E) None of the above is true. 
A) state security. 
B) individual freedom. 
C) ideas and identities. 
D) class conflict. 
E) None of the above is true.

Question 18

All feminist theorists agree that there are not significant differences in the capabilities of men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 options b and c are true. 
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 options b and c are true. 
E) All of the above are true.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Feminist scholars have been critical of

Neorealism is sometimes referred to as structural realism.

According to realists, the anarchic structure of the international system leads to

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

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?

Explain why behavioral methodology rose to prominence in the study of international relations.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of behavioral methods in the study of world politics.

Which of the following is not a basic tenet of liberal thought?

Complex interdependence

The Kellogg-Briand Pact was one of the most important treaties signed during the Cold War.

Which of the following was not an important liberal philosopher?

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

A relationship between two states in which one side gains and the other loses is known as

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

According to the text, a common critique of liberalism is that

World-system theory divides the world into

When did feminist theories first emerge to challenge conventional theories in the field of international relations?

The main focus of Marxist thought when applied to world politics is

All feminist theorists agree that there are not significant differences in the capabilities of men and women.

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

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

Analyzing World Politics

The Historical Setting of Contemporary World Politics

States and Foreign Policy Decision Making

Global and Regional Intergovernmental Organizations

Nongovernmental Organizations, Multinational Corporations, and Other Nonstate Actors

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 2: Theories of World Politics

Neorealism is sometimes referred to as structural realism.

According to realists, the anarchic structure of the international system leads to

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

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?

Explain why behavioral methodology rose to prominence in the study of international relations.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of behavioral methods in the study of world politics.

Which of the following is not a basic tenet of liberal thought?

Complex interdependence

The Kellogg-Briand Pact was one of the most important treaties signed during the Cold War.

Which of the following was not an important liberal philosopher?

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

A relationship between two states in which one side gains and the other loses is known as

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

According to the text, a common critique of liberalism is that

World-system theory divides the world into

When did feminist theories first emerge to challenge conventional theories in the field of international relations?

The main focus of Marxist thought when applied to world politics is

All feminist theorists agree that there are not significant differences in the capabilities of men and women.

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

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

Analyzing World Politics

The Historical Setting of Contemporary World Politics

States and Foreign Policy Decision Making

Global and Regional Intergovernmental Organizations

Nongovernmental Organizations, Multinational Corporations, and Other Nonstate Actors

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

Filters