Question 1

Radicals believe that a state's behavior reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  economic goals. 
B)  multiple identities. 
C)  a single national interest based on security. 
D)  the will of the workers. 
E)  a desire to spread communism. 
A)  economic goals. 
B)  multiple identities. 
C)  a single national interest based on security. 
D)  the will of the workers. 
E)  a desire to spread communism.

Question 2

What is required to make compellence and deterrence effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  States need to have strong economies. 
B)  States need to have the willingness and ability to follow through with their commitments. 
C)  States need to have good defenses. 
D)  States need to have nuclear weapons. 
E)  States need to have charismatic leaders. 
A)  States need to have strong economies. 
B)  States need to have the willingness and ability to follow through with their commitments. 
C)  States need to have good defenses. 
D)  States need to have nuclear weapons. 
E)  States need to have charismatic leaders.

Question 3

The rational model of foreign policy decision making

Accepted Answer

A)  is the worst model that can be applied in times of crisis. 
B)  conceives of national governments as choosing policies that maximize their strategic objectives. 
C)  is only applicable if a state has a democratic government. 
D)  takes into account organizational procedures. 
E)  has been adopted by virtually every Western country. 
A)  is the worst model that can be applied in times of crisis. 
B)  conceives of national governments as choosing policies that maximize their strategic objectives. 
C)  is only applicable if a state has a democratic government. 
D)  takes into account organizational procedures. 
E)  has been adopted by virtually every Western country.

Question 4

Power can be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to control outcomes. 
B)  focused on only by realist international relations theory. 
C)  unidimensional. 
D)  non-dynamic. 
E)  working in the same way, regardless of the situation. 
A)  the ability to control outcomes. 
B)  focused on only by realist international relations theory. 
C)  unidimensional. 
D)  non-dynamic. 
E)  working in the same way, regardless of the situation.

Question 5

Placing an arms embargo on Sudan beginning in 2004 because of its treatment of its citizens is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a deterrence strategy. 
B)  public diplomacy. 
C)  negative sanctions. 
D)  positive sanctions. 
E)  diplomatic negotiations. 
A)  a deterrence strategy. 
B)  public diplomacy. 
C)  negative sanctions. 
D)  positive sanctions. 
E)  diplomatic negotiations.

Question 6

State A has made a credible threat to invade its neighbor, State B. As an influential world leader, you have been asked to submit a proposal recommending a course of action to be taken by the coalition of states responding to the situation. Since the coalition has stated its opposition to the use of military force, your suggestions must rely on techniques of diplomacy and economic statecraft. Present a proposal that provides a series of specific actions that can be taken by the coalition.

Accepted Answer

As an influential world leader, I propos

Question 7

While ethnonationalist movements challenge the state, they have never been labeled as terrorists because of the legitimacy of their claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Being "credible" in a negotiation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  having more power than one's opponents. 
B)  having less power than one's opponents. 
C)  using economic statecraft in addition to negotiating. 
D)  using force in addition to negotiating. 
E)  being able to make believable statements. 
A)  having more power than one's opponents. 
B)  having less power than one's opponents. 
C)  using economic statecraft in addition to negotiating. 
D)  using force in addition to negotiating. 
E)  being able to make believable statements.

Question 9

Do you think that the challenges of globalization, transnational movements, ethnonational movements, transnational crime, and failed states significantly limit state power and/or sovereignty? Provide an answer for each of these potential challenges, presenting an argument as to why you do or do not think that potential challenge represents a real challenge to states.

Accepted Answer

The challenges of globalization do signi

Question 10

The growing integration of the world in terms of politics, economics, and culture is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  sovereignty. 
B)  globalization. 
C)  diplomatic expansionism. 
D)  transnationalism. 
E)  compellence. 
A)  sovereignty. 
B)  globalization. 
C)  diplomatic expansionism. 
D)  transnationalism. 
E)  compellence.

Question 11

How do radicals believe states determine their foreign policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  by relying on game theory 
B)  as a result of bureaucratic politics 
C)  by following the economic imperatives of the dominant class 
D)  by compromising among competing economic interest groups 
E)  by relying on precedent and standard operating procedures 
A)  by relying on game theory 
B)  as a result of bureaucratic politics 
C)  by following the economic imperatives of the dominant class 
D)  by compromising among competing economic interest groups 
E)  by relying on precedent and standard operating procedures

Question 12

Different states with different cultures have different styles of negotiating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most states are failing to control transnational crimes such as smuggling, counterfeiting, and money laundering, thereby undermining their own sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

While geography, population, and natural resources are important sources of state power, they are not the only ones. Intangible factors such as a positive national image and good leadership can increase state power as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

State A is deciding whether or not to enter into a trade agreement with State B. Using any two of the three models of foreign policy decision making, present contrasting interpretations of State A's hypothetical decision making process.

Accepted Answer

The rational actor model would suggest t

Question 16

________ puts special emphasis on the use of diplomacy and less coercive aspects of power, while ________ believes it is necessary to resort to sanctions or force on a more regular basis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberalism; realism 
B)  Realism; liberalism 
C)  Radicalism; liberalism 
D)  Realism; radicalism 
E)  Liberalism; constructivism 
A)  Liberalism; realism 
B)  Realism; liberalism 
C)  Radicalism; liberalism 
D)  Realism; radicalism 
E)  Liberalism; constructivism

Question 17

Which of the following is a nation that is not a state?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Danes 
C)  Kurds 
D)  Ottoman Empire 
E)  Canada 
A)  United States 
B)  Danes 
C)  Kurds 
D)  Ottoman Empire 
E)  Canada

Question 18

When decisions heavily depend on precedent and major changes are unlikely, decision makers are likely to be following

Accepted Answer

A)  a standard operating procedure. 
B)  the rational model of decision making. 
C)  public diplomacy. 
D)  a two-level negotiation. 
E)  compellence. 
A)  a standard operating procedure. 
B)  the rational model of decision making. 
C)  public diplomacy. 
D)  a two-level negotiation. 
E)  compellence.

Question 19

Using IR theory, it is easy to recognize which groups of people form a state and which groups do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to radicals, states have few choices in terms of how foreign policy is made. The economic imperatives of capitalism must be heeded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Radicals believe that a state's behavior reflects

What is required to make compellence and deterrence effective?

The rational model of foreign policy decision making

Power can be described as

Placing an arms embargo on Sudan beginning in 2004 because of its treatment of its citizens is an example of

While ethnonationalist movements challenge the state, they have never been labeled as terrorists because of the legitimacy of their claims.

Being "credible" in a negotiation refers to

The growing integration of the world in terms of politics, economics, and culture is known as

How do radicals believe states determine their foreign policies?

Different states with different cultures have different styles of negotiating.

Most states are failing to control transnational crimes such as smuggling, counterfeiting, and money laundering, thereby undermining their own sovereignty.

While geography, population, and natural resources are important sources of state power, they are not the only ones. Intangible factors such as a positive national image and good leadership can increase state power as well.

State A is deciding whether or not to enter into a trade agreement with State B. Using any two of the three models of foreign policy decision making, present contrasting interpretations of State A's hypothetical decision making process.

puts special emphasis on the use of diplomacy and less coercive aspects of power, while believes it is necessary to resort to sanctions or force on a more regular basis.

Which of the following is a nation that is not a state?

When decisions heavily depend on precedent and major changes are unlikely, decision makers are likely to be following

Using IR theory, it is easy to recognize which groups of people form a state and which groups do not.

According to radicals, states have few choices in terms of how foreign policy is made. The economic imperatives of capitalism must be heeded.

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Exam 5: The State

Radicals believe that a state's behavior reflects

What is required to make compellence and deterrence effective?

The rational model of foreign policy decision making

Power can be described as

Placing an arms embargo on Sudan beginning in 2004 because of its treatment of its citizens is an example of

While ethnonationalist movements challenge the state, they have never been labeled as terrorists because of the legitimacy of their claims.

Being "credible" in a negotiation refers to

The growing integration of the world in terms of politics, economics, and culture is known as

How do radicals believe states determine their foreign policies?

Different states with different cultures have different styles of negotiating.

Most states are failing to control transnational crimes such as smuggling, counterfeiting, and money laundering, thereby undermining their own sovereignty.

While geography, population, and natural resources are important sources of state power, they are not the only ones. Intangible factors such as a positive national image and good leadership can increase state power as well.

State A is deciding whether or not to enter into a trade agreement with State B. Using any two of the three models of foreign policy decision making, present contrasting interpretations of State A's hypothetical decision making process.

________ puts special emphasis on the use of diplomacy and less coercive aspects of power, while ________ believes it is necessary to resort to sanctions or force on a more regular basis.

Which of the following is a nation that is not a state?

When decisions heavily depend on precedent and major changes are unlikely, decision makers are likely to be following

Using IR theory, it is easy to recognize which groups of people form a state and which groups do not.

According to radicals, states have few choices in terms of how foreign policy is made. The economic imperatives of capitalism must be heeded.

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

puts special emphasis on the use of diplomacy and less coercive aspects of power, while believes it is necessary to resort to sanctions or force on a more regular basis.