Question 1

Globalization has

Accepted Answer

A)  made the bureaucratic model of decision making inapplicable to international affairs. 
B)  prevented leaders from using the rational model of decision making. 
C)  challenged the state as the primary actor in international affairs. 
D)  reinforced traditional state sovereignty. 
E)  grown from the Montevideo Convention. 
A)  made the bureaucratic model of decision making inapplicable to international affairs. 
B)  prevented leaders from using the rational model of decision making. 
C)  challenged the state as the primary actor in international affairs. 
D)  reinforced traditional state sovereignty. 
E)  grown from the Montevideo Convention.

Question 2

Globalization, transnational crime, and ethnonational movements all strengthen the state today more than ever before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Using your understanding of the key ingredients of state power potential-natural, tangible, and intangible-and supporting your position with specific examples, choose a country and present an argument for or against the following statement: "________ is a powerful state."

Accepted Answer

The United States is a powerful state. T

Question 4

For which of the following two international relations theories is the state paramount?

Accepted Answer

A)  realism and constructivism 
B)  realism and idealism 
C)  constructivism and idealism 
D)  constructivism and radicalism 
E)  realism and liberalism 
A)  realism and constructivism 
B)  realism and idealism 
C)  constructivism and idealism 
D)  constructivism and radicalism 
E)  realism and liberalism

Question 5

An example of positive sanctions would be

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A)  freezing a target state's assets. 
B)  boycotting goods and services of a target state. 
C)  granting most favored nation status to a target state. 
D)  closing domestic markets to products from a target state. 
E)  blacklisting companies that conduct business in a target state. 
A)  freezing a target state's assets. 
B)  boycotting goods and services of a target state. 
C)  granting most favored nation status to a target state. 
D)  closing domestic markets to products from a target state. 
E)  blacklisting companies that conduct business in a target state.

Question 6

The fight over trade policy formation that takes place within the government between the ministries of agriculture, industry, and labor illustrates which foreign policy model at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  rational 
B)  bureaucratic/organizational 
C)  realist 
D)  pluralist 
E)  radical 
A)  rational 
B)  bureaucratic/organizational 
C)  realist 
D)  pluralist 
E)  radical

Question 7

"Smart power" is

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A)  using soft power to influence others. 
B)  using hard power to influence others. 
C)  using a combination of hard and soft power to influence others. 
D)  using economic statecraft to influence others. 
E)  using military statecraft to influence others. 
A)  using soft power to influence others. 
B)  using hard power to influence others. 
C)  using a combination of hard and soft power to influence others. 
D)  using economic statecraft to influence others. 
E)  using military statecraft to influence others.

Question 8

Intangible power ingredients include

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A)  national image, public support, and leadership. 
B)  natural resources, public support, and industrial capacity. 
C)  geography, military capability, and national image. 
D)  public support, leadership, and geography. 
E)  leadership, national image, and population. 
A)  national image, public support, and leadership. 
B)  natural resources, public support, and industrial capacity. 
C)  geography, military capability, and national image. 
D)  public support, leadership, and geography. 
E)  leadership, national image, and population.

Question 9

Choose two of the four key theories of international relations and compare and contrast their view of the state. Based on your knowledge of these theories, why do you think these different conceptualizations of the state exist?

Accepted Answer

Two key theories of international relati

Question 10

When decisions are made to satisfy the most different constituents without alienating any, they are said to be decisions that

Accepted Answer

A)  rationalize. 
B)  satisfice. 
C)  organize. 
D)  bureaucratize. 
E)  pluralize. 
A)  rationalize. 
B)  satisfice. 
C)  organize. 
D)  bureaucratize. 
E)  pluralize.

Question 11

An example of the realist interpretation of the state with regard to natural resources is

Accepted Answer

A)  the fact that the state's policy toward natural resources reflects the interests of the capitalist owner classes. 
B)  the desire of a state to create a "level playing field" for different actors in the oil market. 
C)  the fact that states pay little attention to material resources. 
D)  the desire of a state to guarantee the stability and availability of natural resources such as oil. 
E)  the desire of the state to focus on the interest of exporters of natural resources. 
A)  the fact that the state's policy toward natural resources reflects the interests of the capitalist owner classes. 
B)  the desire of a state to create a "level playing field" for different actors in the oil market. 
C)  the fact that states pay little attention to material resources. 
D)  the desire of a state to guarantee the stability and availability of natural resources such as oil. 
E)  the desire of the state to focus on the interest of exporters of natural resources.

Question 12

Realists believe the state is a sovereign, ________ actor.

Accepted Answer

A)  national 
B)  autonomous 
C)  capitalist 
D)  fungible 
E)  societal 
A)  national 
B)  autonomous 
C)  capitalist 
D)  fungible 
E)  societal

Question 13

Which of the following is True of the liberal view of diplomacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberals believe that the goals of states are too conflictual for diplomacy to work. 
B)  Liberals believe that diplomacy cannot work without the use of economic statecraft. 
C)  Liberals believe that diplomacy cannot work without the use of force. 
D)  Liberals believe that diplomacy can work without the use of economic statecraft or force. 
E)  Liberals believe that diplomacy will not work because capitalist elites will prevent states from working together to solve problems. 
A)  Liberals believe that the goals of states are too conflictual for diplomacy to work. 
B)  Liberals believe that diplomacy cannot work without the use of economic statecraft. 
C)  Liberals believe that diplomacy cannot work without the use of force. 
D)  Liberals believe that diplomacy can work without the use of economic statecraft or force. 
E)  Liberals believe that diplomacy will not work because capitalist elites will prevent states from working together to solve problems.

Question 14

"National self-determination" is

Accepted Answer

A)  the idea that states should respect other cultures. 
B)  the idea that only certain cultures can make up a state. 
C)  the idea that people of the same nation have the right to determine how and under what conditions they should live. 
D)  the idea that states should incorporate many different cultures. 
E)  the idea that the state defines what makes up a nation. 
A)  the idea that states should respect other cultures. 
B)  the idea that only certain cultures can make up a state. 
C)  the idea that people of the same nation have the right to determine how and under what conditions they should live. 
D)  the idea that states should incorporate many different cultures. 
E)  the idea that the state defines what makes up a nation.

Question 15

Which of the following activities is an example of public diplomacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the national security adviser trying to improve the U.S. image by appearing on the Arabic TV network, Al Jazeera 
B)  the U.S. secretary of defense briefing foreign leaders 
C)  conducting an opinion poll 
D)  using public funds to lobby foreign governments 
E)  holding a televised summit of foreign leaders 
A)  the national security adviser trying to improve the U.S. image by appearing on the Arabic TV network, Al Jazeera 
B)  the U.S. secretary of defense briefing foreign leaders 
C)  conducting an opinion poll 
D)  using public funds to lobby foreign governments 
E)  holding a televised summit of foreign leaders

Question 16

Constructivists argue that foreign policy decisions are based on which two factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  rational thinking and bureaucratic interactions 
B)  rational thinking and leaders' interpretation of salient international norms 
C)  bureaucratic interactions and leaders' interpretation of salient international norms 
D)  bureaucratic interactions and the country's strategic culture 
E)  the country's strategic culture and leaders' interpretation of salient international norms 
A)  rational thinking and bureaucratic interactions 
B)  rational thinking and leaders' interpretation of salient international norms 
C)  bureaucratic interactions and leaders' interpretation of salient international norms 
D)  bureaucratic interactions and the country's strategic culture 
E)  the country's strategic culture and leaders' interpretation of salient international norms

Question 17

A "fragile state" is one that

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A)  no longer exists. 
B)  loses its seat at the United Nations. 
C)  has a budget deficit. 
D)  has recently changed government types. 
E)  is unable to perform one of its vital functions. 
A)  no longer exists. 
B)  loses its seat at the United Nations. 
C)  has a budget deficit. 
D)  has recently changed government types. 
E)  is unable to perform one of its vital functions.

Question 18

Liberals believe there is a uniform national interest in terms of strategic commodities such as oil: states always desire stability of availability and price.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about ethnonational movements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  All ethnonational movements use violence. 
B)  Ethnonational movements only challenge strong states. 
C)  All ethnonationalist movements have the same goal: to form their own state. 
D)  Even the strongest states can face challenges from ethnonationalist movements. 
E)  The conflict over Kashmir between India and Pakistan is not due to ethnonationalist sentiments. 
A)  All ethnonational movements use violence. 
B)  Ethnonational movements only challenge strong states. 
C)  All ethnonationalist movements have the same goal: to form their own state. 
D)  Even the strongest states can face challenges from ethnonationalist movements. 
E)  The conflict over Kashmir between India and Pakistan is not due to ethnonationalist sentiments.

Question 20

The bureaucratic/organizational model and pluralist model of decision-making are highlighted by which theoretical perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  realism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  radicalism 
D)  constructivism 
E)  idealism 
A)  realism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  radicalism 
D)  constructivism 
E)  idealism

Globalization has

Globalization, transnational crime, and ethnonational movements all strengthen the state today more than ever before.

Using your understanding of the key ingredients of state power potential-natural, tangible, and intangible-and supporting your position with specific examples, choose a country and present an argument for or against the following statement: "________ is a powerful state."

For which of the following two international relations theories is the state paramount?

An example of positive sanctions would be

The fight over trade policy formation that takes place within the government between the ministries of agriculture, industry, and labor illustrates which foreign policy model at work?

"Smart power" is

Intangible power ingredients include

Choose two of the four key theories of international relations and compare and contrast their view of the state. Based on your knowledge of these theories, why do you think these different conceptualizations of the state exist?

When decisions are made to satisfy the most different constituents without alienating any, they are said to be decisions that

An example of the realist interpretation of the state with regard to natural resources is

Realists believe the state is a sovereign, ________ actor.

Which of the following is True of the liberal view of diplomacy?

"National self-determination" is

Which of the following activities is an example of public diplomacy?

Constructivists argue that foreign policy decisions are based on which two factors?

A "fragile state" is one that

Liberals believe there is a uniform national interest in terms of strategic commodities such as oil: states always desire stability of availability and price.

Which of the following statements about ethnonational movements is correct?

The bureaucratic/organizational model and pluralist model of decision-making are highlighted by which theoretical perspective?

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Exam 5: The State

Globalization has

Globalization, transnational crime, and ethnonational movements all strengthen the state today more than ever before.

Using your understanding of the key ingredients of state power potential-natural, tangible, and intangible-and supporting your position with specific examples, choose a country and present an argument for or against the following statement: "________ is a powerful state."

For which of the following two international relations theories is the state paramount?

An example of positive sanctions would be

The fight over trade policy formation that takes place within the government between the ministries of agriculture, industry, and labor illustrates which foreign policy model at work?

"Smart power" is

Intangible power ingredients include

Choose two of the four key theories of international relations and compare and contrast their view of the state. Based on your knowledge of these theories, why do you think these different conceptualizations of the state exist?

When decisions are made to satisfy the most different constituents without alienating any, they are said to be decisions that

An example of the realist interpretation of the state with regard to natural resources is

Realists believe the state is a sovereign, ________ actor.

Which of the following is True of the liberal view of diplomacy?

"National self-determination" is

Which of the following activities is an example of public diplomacy?

Constructivists argue that foreign policy decisions are based on which two factors?

A "fragile state" is one that

Liberals believe there is a uniform national interest in terms of strategic commodities such as oil: states always desire stability of availability and price.

Which of the following statements about ethnonational movements is correct?

The bureaucratic/organizational model and pluralist model of decision-making are highlighted by which theoretical perspective?

Approaches to International Relations

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

International Relations Theories

The International System

The Individual

Intergovernmental Organizations, International Law, and Nongovernmental Organizations

War and Strife

International Political Economy

Human Rights

Transnational Issues: the Environment, World Health, and Crime

Filters