Question 1

How has global conflict changed in the post -September 11 world? In your response, consider Huntington's clash of civilizations theory.

Accepted Answer

Global conflict has changed in the post-

Question 2

In an age of increased globalization, why can't a country rely solely on military power? In your response, consider political scientist Joseph Nye's idea of a three -d imensional chess game.

Accepted Answer

In an age of increased globalization, a

Question 3

NATO, an alliance formed by the U nited States to counter efforts by the Soviet Union to secure support from nonaligned states in Africa , is an example of what type of policy?

Accepted Answer

A) Overkill 
B) Deterrence 
C) Containment 
D) Sustainability 
E) Contamination 
A) Overkill 
B) Deterrence 
C) Containment 
D) Sustainability 
E) Contamination

Question 4

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) A multinational corporation 
B) Isolationism 
C) Colonization 
D) Zionism 
E) The United Nations 
A) A multinational corporation 
B) Isolationism 
C) Colonization 
D) Zionism 
E) The United Nations

Question 5

In the context of international relations, which of the following is a synonym for the concept of equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

A) Power 
B) Stability 
C) Longevity 
D) Prestige 
E) Success 
A) Power 
B) Stability 
C) Longevity 
D) Prestige 
E) Success

Question 6

The movement to return Jewish people to Israel is know n as which of the following ?

Accepted Answer

A) Manifest Destiny 
B) The Camp David Accords 
C) Zionism 
D) Imperialism 
E) Iran - Contra 
A) Manifest Destiny 
B) The Camp David Accords 
C) Zionism 
D) Imperialism 
E) Iran - Contra

Question 7

Considering Machiavelli and Morgenthau are fathers of the realist theory, what are three descriptions of international politics according to a person subscribing to realism?

Accepted Answer

1. An emphasis on the importance of powe

Question 8

Define the concept of nationalistic universalism , and describe how it differs from a balance of power system.

Accepted Answer

Nationalistic universalism is the belief

Question 9

If the president asked his Secretary of State to seek diplomatic remedies to a conflict with Russia instead of tasking his Secretary of Defense with a military engagement plan , he would be participating in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Peacekeeping 
B) Isolationism 
C) Censoring 
D) Statecraft 
E) Nation building 
A) Peacekeeping 
B) Isolationism 
C) Censoring 
D) Statecraft 
E) Nation building

Question 10

Which of the following is a foreign policy representative of the realist theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Humanitarian aid to Haiti's earthquake victims 
B) Seeking UN assistance with military action in Iraq 
C) Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord 
D) Creating the League of Nations 
E) Providing financial assistance to African countries with Ebola outbreaks 
A) Humanitarian aid to Haiti's earthquake victims 
B) Seeking UN assistance with military action in Iraq 
C) Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord 
D) Creating the League of Nations 
E) Providing financial assistance to African countries with Ebola outbreaks

Question 11

If China aligns with North Korea to wage war against the U nited States , a move caused by the United States ' support of South Korea, what type of system is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) Balance of power 
B) Multipolar 
C) Bipolar 
D) Hegemony 
E) Polar 
A) Balance of power 
B) Multipolar 
C) Bipolar 
D) Hegemony 
E) Polar

Question 12

What event marked the end of the classic balance of power system?

Accepted Answer

A) Napoleonic wars 
B) World War I 
C) Korean War 
D) World War II 
E) War of 1812 
A) Napoleonic wars 
B) World War I 
C) Korean War 
D) World War II 
E) War of 1812

Question 13

Which alliance formed during the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

A) Axis of Evil 
B) Allied Forces 
C) Red Army 
D) Napoleonic Code 
E) NATO 
A) Axis of Evil 
B) Allied Forces 
C) Red Army 
D) Napoleonic Code 
E) NATO

Question 14

When the US and Soviet Union were at odds with each other during the Cold War, what system of international relations was exemplified?

Accepted Answer

A) Bipolar 
B) Hegemony 
C) Multipolar 
D) Balance of power 
E) Anarchy 
A) Bipolar 
B) Hegemony 
C) Multipolar 
D) Balance of power 
E) Anarchy

Question 15

In international relations, a balance of power system would mean which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Power is distributed to countries by an external international organization . 
B) One nation possesses all of the power in the system. 
C) One nation distributes power among all other countries . 
D) Nations of equal strength are at odds . 
E) Countries are seeking change to the status quo . 
A) Power is distributed to countries by an external international organization . 
B) One nation possesses all of the power in the system. 
C) One nation distributes power among all other countries . 
D) Nations of equal strength are at odds . 
E) Countries are seeking change to the status quo .

Question 16

How was the Cold War system of power different from the post-Cold War system of power?

Accepted Answer

A) In the Cold War system of power, both countries tried to balance their power, where as in the post-Cold War system, there was a distribution of power among many countries. 
B) In the Cold War system of power, there was hegemony , where as in the post-Cold War system , countries tried to balance their power . 
C) In the Cold War system of power, both countries emphasized a zero - sum game, where as in the post-Cold War , there was hegemony . 
D) In the post-Cold War of power there were " superpowers ," but in the Cold War , there were " great powers ." 
E) Both systems of power emphasized a balance of power, but only the Cold War era was successful . 
A) In the Cold War system of power, both countries tried to balance their power, where as in the post-Cold War system, there was a distribution of power among many countries. 
B) In the Cold War system of power, there was hegemony , where as in the post-Cold War system , countries tried to balance their power . 
C) In the Cold War system of power, both countries emphasized a zero - sum game, where as in the post-Cold War , there was hegemony . 
D) In the post-Cold War of power there were " superpowers ," but in the Cold War , there were " great powers ." 
E) Both systems of power emphasized a balance of power, but only the Cold War era was successful .

Question 17

The Marshall Plan is example of what in the United States ?

Accepted Answer

A) Soft power 
B) Hard power 
C) Derivative power 
D) Realis t power 
E) Overstretching power 
A) Soft power 
B) Hard power 
C) Derivative power 
D) Realis t power 
E) Overstretching power

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of hard power?

Accepted Answer

A) A robust economy 
B) International prestige 
C) A charismatic leader 
D) A large army 
E) A content population 
A) A robust economy 
B) International prestige 
C) A charismatic leader 
D) A large army 
E) A content population

Question 19

If the American p ublic learned of atrocities incurred by Kuwaiti citizens at the hands of Iraqi forces, a result of US troops' presence in Kuwait, they would be observing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Overstretch 
B) Overreach 
C) Military backlash 
D) Military repercussion 
E) Blowback 
A) Overstretch 
B) Overreach 
C) Military backlash 
D) Military repercussion 
E) Blowback

Question 20

Which of the following eras embodied a classic balance of power system?

Accepted Answer

A) Napoleonic wars 
B) Cold War 
C) Treaty of Westphalia 
D) Ancient Rome 
E) Post - September 11 globalization 
A) Napoleonic wars 
B) Cold War 
C) Treaty of Westphalia 
D) Ancient Rome 
E) Post - September 11 globalization

How has global conflict changed in the post -September 11 world? In your response, consider Huntington's clash of civilizations theory.

In an age of increased globalization, why can't a country rely solely on military power? In your response, consider political scientist Joseph Nye's idea of a three -d imensional chess game.

NATO, an alliance formed by the U nited States to counter efforts by the Soviet Union to secure support from nonaligned states in Africa , is an example of what type of policy?

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

In the context of international relations, which of the following is a synonym for the concept of equilibrium?

The movement to return Jewish people to Israel is know n as which of the following ?

Considering Machiavelli and Morgenthau are fathers of the realist theory, what are three descriptions of international politics according to a person subscribing to realism?

Define the concept of nationalistic universalism , and describe how it differs from a balance of power system.

If the president asked his Secretary of State to seek diplomatic remedies to a conflict with Russia instead of tasking his Secretary of Defense with a military engagement plan , he would be participating in which of the following?

Which of the following is a foreign policy representative of the realist theory?

If China aligns with North Korea to wage war against the U nited States , a move caused by the United States ' support of South Korea, what type of system is being described?

What event marked the end of the classic balance of power system?

Which alliance formed during the Cold War?

When the US and Soviet Union were at odds with each other during the Cold War, what system of international relations was exemplified?

In international relations, a balance of power system would mean which of the following?

How was the Cold War system of power different from the post-Cold War system of power?

The Marshall Plan is example of what in the United States ?

Which of the following is an example of hard power?

If the American p ublic learned of atrocities incurred by Kuwaiti citizens at the hands of Iraqi forces, a result of US troops' presence in Kuwait, they would be observing which of the following?

Which of the following eras embodied a classic balance of power system?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

International Law and Organizations: the Quest for Order

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Exam 17: World Politics: the Struggle for Power

How has global conflict changed in the post -September 11 world? In your response, consider Huntington's clash of civilizations theory.

In an age of increased globalization, why can't a country rely solely on military power? In your response, consider political scientist Joseph Nye's idea of a three -d imensional chess game.

NATO, an alliance formed by the U nited States to counter efforts by the Soviet Union to secure support from nonaligned states in Africa , is an example of what type of policy?

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

In the context of international relations, which of the following is a synonym for the concept of equilibrium?

The movement to return Jewish people to Israel is know n as which of the following ?

Considering Machiavelli and Morgenthau are fathers of the realist theory, what are three descriptions of international politics according to a person subscribing to realism?

Define the concept of nationalistic universalism , and describe how it differs from a balance of power system.

If the president asked his Secretary of State to seek diplomatic remedies to a conflict with Russia instead of tasking his Secretary of Defense with a military engagement plan , he would be participating in which of the following?

Which of the following is a foreign policy representative of the realist theory?

If China aligns with North Korea to wage war against the U nited States , a move caused by the United States ' support of South Korea, what type of system is being described?

What event marked the end of the classic balance of power system?

Which alliance formed during the Cold War?

When the US and Soviet Union were at odds with each other during the Cold War, what system of international relations was exemplified?

In international relations, a balance of power system would mean which of the following?

How was the Cold War system of power different from the post-Cold War system of power?

The Marshall Plan is example of what in the United States ?

Which of the following is an example of hard power?

If the American p ublic learned of atrocities incurred by Kuwaiti citizens at the hands of Iraqi forces, a result of US troops' presence in Kuwait, they would be observing which of the following?

Which of the following eras embodied a classic balance of power system?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

International Law and Organizations: the Quest for Order

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