Question 1

An example of a concept that is unique to politics would be …

Accepted Answer

A)  political obligation. 
B)  political behaviour. 
C)  political ideologies. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  political obligation. 
B)  political behaviour. 
C)  political ideologies. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 2

According to the economist Rodrik (2011), states must simultaneously pursue the three goals of democracy, national self-determination, and economic globalization if they are to remain legitimate in a globalized world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Consequences of globalization are that …

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic crises in individual states are more difficult to prevent from spreading to others. 
B)  Human rights violations are now impossible thanks to global organizations such as Amnesty International. 
C)  There have been increasing flows of people across national borders in search of work or refuge. 
D)  The US has now spread its culture and ideology around the world. 
A)  Economic crises in individual states are more difficult to prevent from spreading to others. 
B)  Human rights violations are now impossible thanks to global organizations such as Amnesty International. 
C)  There have been increasing flows of people across national borders in search of work or refuge. 
D)  The US has now spread its culture and ideology around the world. A, C

Question 4

What factors are likely to contribute to a shift in global power?

Accepted Answer

A)  The resurgence of Russia. 
B)  The rise of powerful states in Asia, particularly China. 
C)  The increasing self-confidence of the Islamic world. 
D)  Increasing prominence of the BRICS states. 
A)  The resurgence of Russia. 
B)  The rise of powerful states in Asia, particularly China. 
C)  The increasing self-confidence of the Islamic world. 
D)  Increasing prominence of the BRICS states.

Question 5

The current trend towards decentring the West is associated with the English School of political analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

'Ideas for the reform of policies in specific areas spread through international _________ communities'.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 'Ideas for the reform of policies in...

Question 7

Postmodernism can be characterized by …

Accepted Answer

A)  An almost luddite disdain for new technologies. 
B)  A preference for pluralism. 
C)  The rejection of deference to 'god-like' scientific authorities. 
D)  A preference towards anarchism. 
A)  An almost luddite disdain for new technologies. 
B)  A preference for pluralism. 
C)  The rejection of deference to 'god-like' scientific authorities. 
D)  A preference towards anarchism.

Question 8

'Methodological nationalism' takes culture as the 'natural' unit of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One consequence of governments adopting a 'golden straitjacket' is that the economy shrinks, but politics grows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to view

Question 11

An example of the trend whereby citizens' preferences are subordinated to financial markets is _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of the trend whereby citizens'...

Question 12

What is meant by the 'golden straitjacket'?

Accepted Answer

A)  That European states are now restricted in their capacity to create new national laws by the European Union. 
B)  The lack of funding in the UK for mental health care. 
C)  The need for governments to appeal to international markets and investors. 
D)  The water conflict surrounding the Persian Gulf. 
A)  That European states are now restricted in their capacity to create new national laws by the European Union. 
B)  The lack of funding in the UK for mental health care. 
C)  The need for governments to appeal to international markets and investors. 
D)  The water conflict surrounding the Persian Gulf.

Question 13

One important theme in IR is the growing importance of the sovereign state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rational choice theories of politics …

Accepted Answer

A)  assume that individuals are naturally irrational and so should not be given a choice in important political decisions. 
B)  state that only humans are rational and therefore non-humans are not appropriate subjects of politics. 
C)  assume that political parties and voters have the utility-maximizing characteristics of actors in the economic sphere. 
D)  assume that voters tend to vote for parties based on the charisma of the party leader. 
A)  assume that individuals are naturally irrational and so should not be given a choice in important political decisions. 
B)  state that only humans are rational and therefore non-humans are not appropriate subjects of politics. 
C)  assume that political parties and voters have the utility-maximizing characteristics of actors in the economic sphere. 
D)  assume that voters tend to vote for parties based on the charisma of the party leader.

Question 15

There is an increasing trend away from the state being the central object of concern for students of politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An example of a concept that is unique to politics would be …

According to the economist Rodrik (2011), states must simultaneously pursue the three goals of democracy, national self-determination, and economic globalization if they are to remain legitimate in a globalized world.

Consequences of globalization are that …

What factors are likely to contribute to a shift in global power?

The current trend towards decentring the West is associated with the English School of political analysis.

'Ideas for the reform of policies in specific areas spread through international _________ communities'.

Postmodernism can be characterized by …

'Methodological nationalism' takes culture as the 'natural' unit of analysis.

One consequence of governments adopting a 'golden straitjacket' is that the economy shrinks, but politics grows.

What is ethnocentrism?

An example of the trend whereby citizens' preferences are subordinated to financial markets is _______.

What is meant by the 'golden straitjacket'?

One important theme in IR is the growing importance of the sovereign state.

Rational choice theories of politics …

There is an increasing trend away from the state being the central object of concern for students of politics.

Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political Analysis

Politics and the State

Political Power, Authority, and the State

Democracy

Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes

Nations and Nationalism

The Ideal State

Ideologies

Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives

Institutions and States

Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism

Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators

Political Parties

Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance

The Media and Politics

Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism

Security and Insecurity

Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

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Exam 19: Conclusion

An example of a concept that is unique to politics would be …

According to the economist Rodrik (2011), states must simultaneously pursue the three goals of democracy, national self-determination, and economic globalization if they are to remain legitimate in a globalized world.

Consequences of globalization are that …

What factors are likely to contribute to a shift in global power?

The current trend towards decentring the West is associated with the English School of political analysis.

'Ideas for the reform of policies in specific areas spread through international _________ communities'.

Postmodernism can be characterized by …

'Methodological nationalism' takes culture as the 'natural' unit of analysis.

One consequence of governments adopting a 'golden straitjacket' is that the economy shrinks, but politics grows.

What is ethnocentrism?

An example of the trend whereby citizens' preferences are subordinated to financial markets is _______.

What is meant by the 'golden straitjacket'?

One important theme in IR is the growing importance of the sovereign state.

Rational choice theories of politics …

There is an increasing trend away from the state being the central object of concern for students of politics.

Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political Analysis

Politics and the State

Political Power, Authority, and the State

Democracy

Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes

Nations and Nationalism

The Ideal State

Ideologies

Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives

Institutions and States

Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism

Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators

Political Parties

Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance

The Media and Politics

Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism

Security and Insecurity

Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

Filters