Question 1

Rousseau might be seen as part of the intellectual tradition that glorified war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Though global conditions are uncertain, only the few nation weakest nations feel insecure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which term best describes a war that generates violence and destruction well beyond a nation's intention?

Accepted Answer

A) Proxy war 
B) Catalytic war 
C) Total war 
D) Accidental war 
E) None of the above 
A) Proxy war 
B) Catalytic war 
C) Total war 
D) Accidental war 
E) None of the above B

Question 4

The just war doctrine only justifies defensive wars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some psychologists see war and aggression as normal human responses to the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the requirements of a just war according to the Just War Doctrine? Do you believe war can be morally justified? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The Just War Doctrine outlines several r

Question 7

Who argued that totalitarian governments are inherently aggressive?

Accepted Answer

A) Hannah Arendt 
B) Hans Morgenthau 
C) James Dougherty 
D) Robert Pfaltzgraff 
E) None of the above 
A) Hannah Arendt 
B) Hans Morgenthau 
C) James Dougherty 
D) Robert Pfaltzgraff 
E) None of the above

Question 8

Which is NOT a typical characteristic of a country likely to launch an aggressive war?

Accepted Answer

A) A rapidly expanding population 
B) Has a risk-oriented leader 
C) Suffering from extreme poverty 
D) Is a powerful country 
E) Shares many borders with neighboring states 
A) A rapidly expanding population 
B) Has a risk-oriented leader 
C) Suffering from extreme poverty 
D) Is a powerful country 
E) Shares many borders with neighboring states

Question 9

Explain Kant's theory of Perpetual Peace, and how it was given new life by Woodrow Wilson. How is this theory connected to the paradox of democratic peace? How convincing are these theories?

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Kant's theory of Perpetual Peac

Question 10

What did Rousseau believe was the cause of war?

Accepted Answer

A) Religion and intolerance 
B) Society and private property 
C) Psychology and survival instincts 
D) Nationalism and hatred 
E) All of the above 
A) Religion and intolerance 
B) Society and private property 
C) Psychology and survival instincts 
D) Nationalism and hatred 
E) All of the above

Question 11

Crimes against peace is a category of war crimes, first introduced at the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals, covering the wanton, brutal extermination of millions of innocent civilians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hegel argued that war may often be a positive event for a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The pragmatic basis for foreign policy that places the national interest above moral considerations or idealistic motives is known as nationalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Does sovereignty apply in cyber space?

Accepted Answer

A) Just as much as in the real world 
B) Only for the computer systems physically located within one's borders 
C) Only at the moment a country's firewalls are breached 
D) Only if there is a legal and verifiable trail back to the country of origin 
E) This has not yet been determined. 
A) Just as much as in the real world 
B) Only for the computer systems physically located within one's borders 
C) Only at the moment a country's firewalls are breached 
D) Only if there is a legal and verifiable trail back to the country of origin 
E) This has not yet been determined.

Question 15

The cornerstone of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points was the principle of the right to national self-determination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is NOT a characteristic of "total war"?

Accepted Answer

A) All countries in the international system are involved. 
B) There are no restrictions on the means or tactics used. 
C) Whole societies are involved in the war effort. 
D) Both A and B 
E) Both A and C 
A) All countries in the international system are involved. 
B) There are no restrictions on the means or tactics used. 
C) Whole societies are involved in the war effort. 
D) Both A and B 
E) Both A and C

Question 17

The deliberate use of military threats to create a crisis atmosphere is known as brinkmanship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Morgenthau, human nature and a drive for self-awareness are a leading, if not the leading, cause of conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following played only a minor role in the major wars of the twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

A) Nationalism 
B) Arms races 
C) Nationalistic universalism 
D) Religion 
E) Reasons of state 
A) Nationalism 
B) Arms races 
C) Nationalistic universalism 
D) Religion 
E) Reasons of state

Question 20

Economics is a known cause of specific wars, but what evidence do we have that economic pressures are a general cause of war?

Accepted Answer

A) Statistical correlation exists between economics and war. 
B) The rise of capitalism saw a surge in wars. 
C) The advent of private property brought a surge in war. 
D) Human conflict has always been about profit and the motives to make more profit. 
E) There are none. 
A) Statistical correlation exists between economics and war. 
B) The rise of capitalism saw a surge in wars. 
C) The advent of private property brought a surge in war. 
D) Human conflict has always been about profit and the motives to make more profit. 
E) There are none.

Rousseau might be seen as part of the intellectual tradition that glorified war.

Though global conditions are uncertain, only the few nation weakest nations feel insecure.

Which term best describes a war that generates violence and destruction well beyond a nation's intention?

The just war doctrine only justifies defensive wars.

Some psychologists see war and aggression as normal human responses to the environment.

What are the requirements of a just war according to the Just War Doctrine? Do you believe war can be morally justified? Why or why not?

Who argued that totalitarian governments are inherently aggressive?

Which is NOT a typical characteristic of a country likely to launch an aggressive war?

Explain Kant's theory of Perpetual Peace, and how it was given new life by Woodrow Wilson. How is this theory connected to the paradox of democratic peace? How convincing are these theories?

What did Rousseau believe was the cause of war?

Crimes against peace is a category of war crimes, first introduced at the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals, covering the wanton, brutal extermination of millions of innocent civilians.

Hegel argued that war may often be a positive event for a society.

The pragmatic basis for foreign policy that places the national interest above moral considerations or idealistic motives is known as nationalism.

Does sovereignty apply in cyber space?

The cornerstone of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points was the principle of the right to national self-determination.

Which is NOT a characteristic of "total war"?

The deliberate use of military threats to create a crisis atmosphere is known as brinkmanship.

According to Morgenthau, human nature and a drive for self-awareness are a leading, if not the leading, cause of conflict.

Which of the following played only a minor role in the major wars of the twentieth century?

Economics is a known cause of specific wars, but what evidence do we have that economic pressures are a general cause of war?

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: A False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy

States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practicies

Revolution: In the Name of Justice

Terrorism: Weapon of the Weak

World Politics: The Struggle for Power

International Organizations: Globalization and the Quest for Order

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Exam 15: War: Politics by Other Means

Rousseau might be seen as part of the intellectual tradition that glorified war.

Though global conditions are uncertain, only the few nation weakest nations feel insecure.

Which term best describes a war that generates violence and destruction well beyond a nation's intention?

The just war doctrine only justifies defensive wars.

Some psychologists see war and aggression as normal human responses to the environment.

What are the requirements of a just war according to the Just War Doctrine? Do you believe war can be morally justified? Why or why not?

Who argued that totalitarian governments are inherently aggressive?

Which is NOT a typical characteristic of a country likely to launch an aggressive war?

Explain Kant's theory of Perpetual Peace, and how it was given new life by Woodrow Wilson. How is this theory connected to the paradox of democratic peace? How convincing are these theories?

What did Rousseau believe was the cause of war?

Crimes against peace is a category of war crimes, first introduced at the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals, covering the wanton, brutal extermination of millions of innocent civilians.

Hegel argued that war may often be a positive event for a society.

The pragmatic basis for foreign policy that places the national interest above moral considerations or idealistic motives is known as nationalism.

Does sovereignty apply in cyber space?

The cornerstone of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points was the principle of the right to national self-determination.

Which is NOT a characteristic of "total war"?

The deliberate use of military threats to create a crisis atmosphere is known as brinkmanship.

According to Morgenthau, human nature and a drive for self-awareness are a leading, if not the leading, cause of conflict.

Which of the following played only a minor role in the major wars of the twentieth century?

Economics is a known cause of specific wars, but what evidence do we have that economic pressures are a general cause of war?

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: A False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy

States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practicies

Revolution: In the Name of Justice

Terrorism: Weapon of the Weak

World Politics: The Struggle for Power

International Organizations: Globalization and the Quest for Order

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