Exam 17: World Politics: the Struggle for Power

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According to Machiavelli, a prudent ruler should do what?

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Prior to the 1900s, t hose in Congress advocating for the acquisition of new territory across the globe were championing which of the following policies?

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Identify three characteristics of a state considered to be a "superpower . " Consider in your response what differentiates a " superpower " from a " great power ."

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A superpower is typically characterized by three main characteristics: military strength, economic influence, and global political influence.

First, a superpower is distinguished by its military strength, which includes a large and technologically advanced military, as well as the ability to project power globally through military interventions and alliances.

Second, a superpower possesses significant economic influence, often having the largest and most advanced economy in the world. This economic power allows a superpower to exert influence through trade, investment, and financial institutions.

Finally, a superpower has a significant impact on global politics, often shaping international norms and institutions, and playing a leading role in addressing global challenges such as security, climate change, and human rights.

In contrast, a great power may possess some of these characteristics, but to a lesser extent. While a great power may have a strong military or economy, it may not have the same level of global influence or the ability to shape international politics to the same degree as a superpower. Ultimately, what differentiates a superpower from a great power is the combination of military strength, economic influence, and global political impact.

According to the political realist theory, what is the most important goal to focus on?

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Which of the following is key component of the Bush Doctrine?

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Should Sweden attempt to colonize the Bahamas, the US government would oppose the attempted power grab due to which of the following policies?

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The Marshall Plan was implemented to prevent which of the following?

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Globalization results from the spread of shared values through what mode?

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What is meant by Robert Kaplan's theory of " t he c oming a narchy " ?

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Considering the roles national interest and morality, provide a real world example that describes the theory of idealism.

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Which country is the only nation-state to use nuclear weapons against another country ?

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If a person advocated for handling a conflict with another country through international law and international institutions rather than military force , what type of political philosophy would they espouse?

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The Kyoto Protocol deals with what policy realm?

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The theory that nations act on the basis of interest rather than ideals is known as which of the following?

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Which of the following would be an example of the idealism theory of international relations?

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In a balance of power system, who is responsible for settling disputes and maintaining political equilibrium?

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Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the global system of power can best be described as which of the following?

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Which of the following is considered the greatest political thinker of the Italian Renaissance?

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When the United States acquires nuclear weapons, not to use them but , rather , to keep others from using them, what theory of international relations are they employing?

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Considering the actions of the George W. Bush, Obama, and Trump a dministrations, describe the concept of "national interest."

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