Question 1

Examine liberalism and neoliberalism. How do they view human nature, and how does this affect their perspectives on international relations?

Accepted Answer

Liberalism and neoliberalism are both po

Question 2

What do classical realists see as arising out of inequalities of power among nations?

Accepted Answer

A) Environments of chaos 
B) Balance of power 
C) Prolonged war 
D) Failure of states 
E) Imbalance of power 
A) Environments of chaos 
B) Balance of power 
C) Prolonged war 
D) Failure of states 
E) Imbalance of power

Question 3

What did Kenneth Waltz view as the main determinant of national power?

Accepted Answer

A) Military force 
B) Economic resources 
C) The international system itself 
D) A network of alliances 
E) Image and reputation 
A) Military force 
B) Economic resources 
C) The international system itself 
D) A network of alliances 
E) Image and reputation

Question 4

According to Marxism, what is the best way to understand history?

Accepted Answer

A) As a series of compromises to avoid conflict 
B) As determined by great men doing great things 
C) As a conflict of religions 
D) As a war between cultures 
E) As a struggle between economic classes 
A) As a series of compromises to avoid conflict 
B) As determined by great men doing great things 
C) As a conflict of religions 
D) As a war between cultures 
E) As a struggle between economic classes

Question 5

What does Joseph Nye advocate as the best means of serving American interests in international politics?

Accepted Answer

A) Applying military force to preempt threats before they happen 
B) Intimidating other countries to choose cooperation with the United States 
C) Dominating foreign economies to force them to cooperate with the United States 
D) Exporting American culture to overwhelm those of other countries 
E) Behaving in a way that makes the United States look good to other countries 
A) Applying military force to preempt threats before they happen 
B) Intimidating other countries to choose cooperation with the United States 
C) Dominating foreign economies to force them to cooperate with the United States 
D) Exporting American culture to overwhelm those of other countries 
E) Behaving in a way that makes the United States look good to other countries

Question 6

Explain how Thomas Hobbes's worldview, and especially his concept of the "war of all against all," applies to analysis of international relations.

Accepted Answer

Thomas Hobbes's worldview, as outlined i

Question 7

What do classical realists maintain are the dominant actors in international relations?

Accepted Answer

A) United Nations 
B) States 
C) Nongovernmental organizations 
D) Religions 
E) Alliances 
A) United Nations 
B) States 
C) Nongovernmental organizations 
D) Religions 
E) Alliances

Question 8

Which principle is a foundation of neoliberalism?

Accepted Answer

A) States cooperate in large part because it is in their interest to do so. 
B) States cooperate because of shared idealism. 
C) States cooperate because of their shared legal foundations. 
D) States cooperate in large part due to power relationships. 
E) States cooperate due to shared cultural values. 
A) States cooperate in large part because it is in their interest to do so. 
B) States cooperate because of shared idealism. 
C) States cooperate because of their shared legal foundations. 
D) States cooperate in large part due to power relationships. 
E) States cooperate due to shared cultural values.

Question 9

How did Sun Tzu see morality in international relations?

Accepted Answer

A) Secondary to religion 
B) More important than national security 
C) Secondary to philosophical principles 
D) Paramount to all other elements 
E) Secondary to national security 
A) Secondary to religion 
B) More important than national security 
C) Secondary to philosophical principles 
D) Paramount to all other elements 
E) Secondary to national security

Question 10

What is the definition of power?

Accepted Answer

A) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, by any means 
B) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, through the threat of violence 
C) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, through the use of coercion 
D) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, through persuasion 
E) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, through payment 
A) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, by any means 
B) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, through the threat of violence 
C) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, through the use of coercion 
D) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, through persuasion 
E) The ability to get others to do something they would not choose to do on their own, through payment

Question 11

What principle embraced by constructivists sets them apart from realists and neoliberals?

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural affinities are more important than social practices in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
B) Social practices are more important than economic interests in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
C) Economic interests are more important than social practices in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
D) Cultural affinities are more important than economic interests in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
E) Economic interests are more important than cultural affinities in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
A) Cultural affinities are more important than social practices in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
B) Social practices are more important than economic interests in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
C) Economic interests are more important than social practices in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
D) Cultural affinities are more important than economic interests in explaining international cooperation and disagreement. 
E) Economic interests are more important than cultural affinities in explaining international cooperation and disagreement.

Question 12

In what document did Woodrow Wilson provide a blueprint for post-World War I relations, based on idealism?

Accepted Answer

A) The United Nations charter 
B) The Fourteen Points 
C) The Treaty of Versailles 
D) The Treaty of Locarno 
E) Congressional government 
A) The United Nations charter 
B) The Fourteen Points 
C) The Treaty of Versailles 
D) The Treaty of Locarno 
E) Congressional government

Question 13

As a whole, how do classical realists see the international system?

Accepted Answer

A) Chaotic and ideological 
B) Predictable and orderly 
C) Rational and philosophical 
D) Orderly and rational 
E) Chaotic and anarchic 
A) Chaotic and ideological 
B) Predictable and orderly 
C) Rational and philosophical 
D) Orderly and rational 
E) Chaotic and anarchic

Question 14

What do dependency theorists see as the major element explaining international economic development?

Accepted Answer

A) Rich countries exploit the poor ones. 
B) Rich countries help the poor ones reach prosperity. 
C) Rich countries have a mission to civilize poor countries. 
D) Rich countries use their institutions to spread influence among poor countries. 
E) Rich countries have a compelling interest to modernize the poor ones. 
A) Rich countries exploit the poor ones. 
B) Rich countries help the poor ones reach prosperity. 
C) Rich countries have a mission to civilize poor countries. 
D) Rich countries use their institutions to spread influence among poor countries. 
E) Rich countries have a compelling interest to modernize the poor ones.

Question 15

Which philosopher developed the perpetual peace theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Friedrich Nietzsche 
B) John Locke 
C) Jean Jacque Rousseau 
D) Immanuel Kant 
E) Thomas Hobbes 
A) Friedrich Nietzsche 
B) John Locke 
C) Jean Jacque Rousseau 
D) Immanuel Kant 
E) Thomas Hobbes

Question 16

Who was most important in developing the concept of colonialism into that of imperialism?

Accepted Answer

A) Georg Hegel 
B) Karl Marx 
C) Leon Trotsky 
D) Friedrich Engels 
E) V) I. Lenin 
A) Georg Hegel 
B) Karl Marx 
C) Leon Trotsky 
D) Friedrich Engels 
E) V) I. Lenin

Question 17

What is the relationship between idealism and liberalism?

Accepted Answer

A) Idealism is a development of liberalism. 
B) Idealism is a complete rejection of liberalism. 
C) Idealism reduces liberalism to economic terms. 
D) Idealism views liberalism in purely philosophical terms. 
E) Idealism is a cautious acceptance of some liberal elements. 
A) Idealism is a development of liberalism. 
B) Idealism is a complete rejection of liberalism. 
C) Idealism reduces liberalism to economic terms. 
D) Idealism views liberalism in purely philosophical terms. 
E) Idealism is a cautious acceptance of some liberal elements.

Examine liberalism and neoliberalism. How do they view human nature, and how does this affect their perspectives on international relations?

What do classical realists see as arising out of inequalities of power among nations?

What did Kenneth Waltz view as the main determinant of national power?

According to Marxism, what is the best way to understand history?

What does Joseph Nye advocate as the best means of serving American interests in international politics?

Explain how Thomas Hobbes's worldview, and especially his concept of the "war of all against all," applies to analysis of international relations.

What do classical realists maintain are the dominant actors in international relations?

Which principle is a foundation of neoliberalism?

How did Sun Tzu see morality in international relations?

What is the definition of power?

What principle embraced by constructivists sets them apart from realists and neoliberals?

In what document did Woodrow Wilson provide a blueprint for post-World War I relations, based on idealism?

As a whole, how do classical realists see the international system?

What do dependency theorists see as the major element explaining international economic development?

Which philosopher developed the perpetual peace theory?

Who was most important in developing the concept of colonialism into that of imperialism?

What is the relationship between idealism and liberalism?

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Exam 10: Comparing Judiciaries

Examine liberalism and neoliberalism. How do they view human nature, and how does this affect their perspectives on international relations?

What do classical realists see as arising out of inequalities of power among nations?

What did Kenneth Waltz view as the main determinant of national power?

According to Marxism, what is the best way to understand history?

What does Joseph Nye advocate as the best means of serving American interests in international politics?

Explain how Thomas Hobbes's worldview, and especially his concept of the "war of all against all," applies to analysis of international relations.

What do classical realists maintain are the dominant actors in international relations?

Which principle is a foundation of neoliberalism?

How did Sun Tzu see morality in international relations?

What is the definition of power?

What principle embraced by constructivists sets them apart from realists and neoliberals?

In what document did Woodrow Wilson provide a blueprint for post-World War I relations, based on idealism?

As a whole, how do classical realists see the international system?

What do dependency theorists see as the major element explaining international economic development?

Which philosopher developed the perpetual peace theory?

Who was most important in developing the concept of colonialism into that of imperialism?

What is the relationship between idealism and liberalism?

Why Politics Matters

Ancient Political Theory

Modern Political Theory

The American Government

Nationalism and Populism in the United States and Abroad

Authoritarian Systems of Government

Democratic Systems of Government

Comparing Legislatures

Comparing Executives

Understanding International Relations: Terms and Theories

War, Diplomacy, and the Beginning of International Relations

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