Question 1

Briefly describe modernization theory. Which theoretical perspective is best represented by the theory?

Accepted Answer

$\bullet$A socioeconomic theory of development
$\bullet$Assumes that a state's development occurs in stages
$\bullet$Evolves from traditional societies (e.g., agricultural) to modern societies (industrialized)
$\bullet$In line with liberal economic theory

Question 2

Dependency theory is most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberalism. 
B)  Marxism. 
C)  Realism. 
D)  Mercantilism. 
A)  Liberalism. 
B)  Marxism. 
C)  Realism. 
D)  Mercantilism. B

Question 3

Export-led industrialization strategies are most closely related to

Accepted Answer

A)  Modernization theory. 
B)  Dependency theory. 
C)  Commodity cartels. 
D)  Collective bargaining. 
A)  Modernization theory. 
B)  Dependency theory. 
C)  Commodity cartels. 
D)  Collective bargaining. A

Question 4

Autonomous development practices focused on ______________ to meet a state's citizens' basic needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internationally based efforts 
B)  Territorially based efforts 
C)  Periphery-based efforts 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Internationally based efforts 
B)  Territorially based efforts 
C)  Periphery-based efforts 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

By 2003, the number of TNCs worldwide totaled

Accepted Answer

A)  50,000. 
B)  53,000. 
C)  60,000. 
D)  63,000. 
A)  50,000. 
B)  53,000. 
C)  60,000. 
D)  63,000.

Question 6

Which of the following economic practices do modernization theorists stress is important for development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Free markets 
B)  Foreign investment 
C)  Foreign aid 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Free markets 
B)  Foreign investment 
C)  Foreign aid 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

The infant mortality rate of underdeveloped nations is generally ______ in developed nations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower than that 
B)  Higher than that 
C)  About the same as that 
D)  Less important than that 
A)  Lower than that 
B)  Higher than that 
C)  About the same as that 
D)  Less important than that

Question 8

A series of concerts in the summer of 2005 was held to rally support so that citizens would pressure their government on the debt-burden issue facing the poorest nations in the world. These concerts were called

Accepted Answer

A)  Live Aid. 
B)  G-8. 
C)  Live 8. 
D)  The Gleneagles Concert. 
A)  Live Aid. 
B)  G-8. 
C)  Live 8. 
D)  The Gleneagles Concert.

Question 9

In 2011, the largest transnational corporation (TNC) was

Accepted Answer

A)  Wal-Mart. 
B)  General Motors. 
C)  Royal Dutch Shell. 
D)  Coca-Cola. 
A)  Wal-Mart. 
B)  General Motors. 
C)  Royal Dutch Shell. 
D)  Coca-Cola.

Question 10

Briefly describe political culture as defined by Almond and Verba.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Political groups' be

Question 11

What are the requirements for political development?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Beyond traditional trappings o

Question 12

Modernization theory contends that the most important factors contributing to underdevelopment can be found

Accepted Answer

A)  In the underdeveloped states themselves. 
B)  In the policies of the developed states. 
C)  In forces beyond anyone's control. 
D)  In the Cold War. 
A)  In the underdeveloped states themselves. 
B)  In the policies of the developed states. 
C)  In forces beyond anyone's control. 
D)  In the Cold War.

Question 13

Dependency theory emphasizes that the causes of underdevelopment are a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  The policies of underdeveloped nations. 
B)  Marxism. 
C)  The international system. 
D)  Impersonal forces. 
A)  The policies of underdeveloped nations. 
B)  Marxism. 
C)  The international system. 
D)  Impersonal forces.

Question 14

Capital-intensive technology

Accepted Answer

A)  Does not require skilled workers. 
B)  Is utilized only in the developed states. 
C)  Is appropriate technology for most of the developing states. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Does not require skilled workers. 
B)  Is utilized only in the developed states. 
C)  Is appropriate technology for most of the developing states. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 15

Dependency theory is rooted in

Accepted Answer

A)  The individual level of analysis. 
B)  The domestic level of analysis. 
C)  The systemic level of analysis. 
D)  Liberal political thought. 
A)  The individual level of analysis. 
B)  The domestic level of analysis. 
C)  The systemic level of analysis. 
D)  Liberal political thought.

Question 16

Explain the concept of unequal terms of trade. Whom does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Ratio of export prices to import prices

Question 17

_______________ suggest that development is influenced by the beliefs of elites regarding the effect of relationships and institutions as well as their own experiences with development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Realists 
B)  Liberals 
C)  World systems theorists 
D)  Constructivists 
A)  Realists 
B)  Liberals 
C)  World systems theorists 
D)  Constructivists

Question 18

Which region experiences both success and limitations with regard to import-substitution industrialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Middle East 
B)  Latin America 
C)  Sub-Saharan Africa 
D)  Southeast Asia 
A)  The Middle East 
B)  Latin America 
C)  Sub-Saharan Africa 
D)  Southeast Asia

Question 19

What is the role of institutions such as the United Nations, World Bank, and the IMF when it comes to development? In your opinion, are they successful?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&United Nations: UN Millennium Developmen

Question 20

In terms of primary products, Nigeria is known for

Accepted Answer

A)  Bananas. 
B)  Cocoa. 
C)  Peanuts. 
D)  Oil. 
A)  Bananas. 
B)  Cocoa. 
C)  Peanuts. 
D)  Oil.

Briefly describe modernization theory. Which theoretical perspective is best represented by the theory?

Dependency theory is most closely associated with

Export-led industrialization strategies are most closely related to

Autonomous development practices focused on ______________ to meet a state's citizens' basic needs.

By 2003, the number of TNCs worldwide totaled

Which of the following economic practices do modernization theorists stress is important for development?

The infant mortality rate of underdeveloped nations is generally ______ in developed nations.

A series of concerts in the summer of 2005 was held to rally support so that citizens would pressure their government on the debt-burden issue facing the poorest nations in the world. These concerts were called

In 2011, the largest transnational corporation (TNC) was

Briefly describe political culture as defined by Almond and Verba.

What are the requirements for political development?

Modernization theory contends that the most important factors contributing to underdevelopment can be found

Dependency theory emphasizes that the causes of underdevelopment are a result of

Capital-intensive technology

Dependency theory is rooted in

Explain the concept of unequal terms of trade. Whom does it hurt?

_______________ suggest that development is influenced by the beliefs of elites regarding the effect of relationships and institutions as well as their own experiences with development.

Which region experiences both success and limitations with regard to import-substitution industrialization?

What is the role of institutions such as the United Nations, World Bank, and the IMF when it comes to development? In your opinion, are they successful?

In terms of primary products, Nigeria is known for

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Exam 10: World Politics: Development

Briefly describe modernization theory. Which theoretical perspective is best represented by the theory?

Dependency theory is most closely associated with

Export-led industrialization strategies are most closely related to

Autonomous development practices focused on ______________ to meet a state's citizens' basic needs.

By 2003, the number of TNCs worldwide totaled

Which of the following economic practices do modernization theorists stress is important for development?

The infant mortality rate of underdeveloped nations is generally ______ in developed nations.

A series of concerts in the summer of 2005 was held to rally support so that citizens would pressure their government on the debt-burden issue facing the poorest nations in the world. These concerts were called

In 2011, the largest transnational corporation (TNC) was

Briefly describe political culture as defined by Almond and Verba.

What are the requirements for political development?

Modernization theory contends that the most important factors contributing to underdevelopment can be found

Dependency theory emphasizes that the causes of underdevelopment are a result of

Capital-intensive technology

Dependency theory is rooted in

Explain the concept of unequal terms of trade. Whom does it hurt?

_______________ suggest that development is influenced by the beliefs of elites regarding the effect of relationships and institutions as well as their own experiences with development.

Which region experiences both success and limitations with regard to import-substitution industrialization?

What is the role of institutions such as the United Nations, World Bank, and the IMF when it comes to development? In your opinion, are they successful?

In terms of primary products, Nigeria is known for

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World Politics and Economics: the Cold War

Imperialism and Its Survivors

Globalization and Fragmentation in a New World Order: 1991 to the Present

Security Theory and Practice

Contemporary Security Issues

World Politics: Trade and Investment

Human Issues: Demographic Trends

Resource Issues

Global Governance: International Law and Organizations

World Politics in Context

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