Question 1

How do constructivists characterize the national interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is one objective national interest based on material considerations. 
B)  National interests are socially constructed and constantly changing. 
C)  There is one single socially constructed national interest that is fixed. 
D)  There is one national interest identical to the interests of the capitalist class. 
E)  There are several national interests based on material considerations. 
A)  There is one objective national interest based on material considerations. 
B)  National interests are socially constructed and constantly changing. 
C)  There is one single socially constructed national interest that is fixed. 
D)  There is one national interest identical to the interests of the capitalist class. 
E)  There are several national interests based on material considerations.

Question 2

Force (and the threat of force) is central to ________ thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  realist 
B)  liberal 
C)  radicalist 
D)  constructivist 
E)  diplomatic 
A)  realist 
B)  liberal 
C)  radicalist 
D)  constructivist 
E)  diplomatic

Question 3

A state's power potential depends on its natural sources of power, the most important of which are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Deterrence is a strategy that

Accepted Answer

A)  is more effective for small states than for large states. 
B)  ultimately requires the use of force. 
C)  involves a commitment by one state to punish another state if it takes an undesired action. 
D)  works even if states lack the capacity to follow through with their commitments. 
E)  seldom requires a clear communication of objectives. 
A)  is more effective for small states than for large states. 
B)  ultimately requires the use of force. 
C)  involves a commitment by one state to punish another state if it takes an undesired action. 
D)  works even if states lack the capacity to follow through with their commitments. 
E)  seldom requires a clear communication of objectives.

Question 5

A realist explanation for the democratic peace is that democratic states tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  have leaders that are more peace-oriented. 
B)  share membership in many international institutions. 
C)  share similar norms. 
D)  trade more with each other. 
E)  belong to the same alliances. 
A)  have leaders that are more peace-oriented. 
B)  share membership in many international institutions. 
C)  share similar norms. 
D)  trade more with each other. 
E)  belong to the same alliances.

How do constructivists characterize the national interest?

Force (and the threat of force) is central to ________ thinking.

A state's power potential depends on its natural sources of power, the most important of which are

Deterrence is a strategy that

A realist explanation for the democratic peace is that democratic states tend to

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How do constructivists characterize the national interest?

Force (and the threat of force) is central to ________ thinking.

A state's power potential depends on its natural sources of power, the most important of which are

Deterrence is a strategy that

A realist explanation for the democratic peace is that democratic states tend to

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

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