Question 1

One reason political scientists develop theories is to

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A)  understand the causes of events. 
B)  give direct advice to the government on policies to follow. 
C)  justify specific government policies. 
D)  influence citizens to support government policies. 
A)  understand the causes of events. 
B)  give direct advice to the government on policies to follow. 
C)  justify specific government policies. 
D)  influence citizens to support government policies. A

Question 2

The behavioral revolution in American social sciences was spawned primarily by scholars'

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A)  belief that there are no underlying patterns in international relations. 
B)  desire to philosophically support their views of human nature. 
C)  rejection of the scientific method as a tool for the study of international relations. 
D)  belief that more scientific study of international relations would find underlying patterns of behavior. 
A)  belief that there are no underlying patterns in international relations. 
B)  desire to philosophically support their views of human nature. 
C)  rejection of the scientific method as a tool for the study of international relations. 
D)  belief that more scientific study of international relations would find underlying patterns of behavior. D

Question 3

The comparative method of analysis

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A)  involves looking at similarities,but not differences,between states. 
B)  involves looking at both similarities and differences between states. 
C)  is not used in the study of contemporary international relations,though it is important in the study of philosophy. 
D)  is not used in the study of contemporary international relations,though it is important in the study of history. 
A)  involves looking at similarities,but not differences,between states. 
B)  involves looking at both similarities and differences between states. 
C)  is not used in the study of contemporary international relations,though it is important in the study of philosophy. 
D)  is not used in the study of contemporary international relations,though it is important in the study of history. B

Question 4

All of the following actors affect international relations in important ways: heads of state,central governments,nongovernmental organizations,international organizations,and individuals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Realism posits that ________ determines the structure of the international system.

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A)  the distribution of power among states 
B)  the distribution of interdependence among states 
C)  the distribution of identities among states 
D)  the concept of sovereignty 
A)  the distribution of power among states 
B)  the distribution of interdependence among states 
C)  the distribution of identities among states 
D)  the concept of sovereignty

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the relationship between international relations and history?

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A)  The subfield of international relations far preceded the study of history. 
B)  They are so intertwined that there was no separate international relations subfield until the early twentieth century. 
C)  Drawing on history prevents international relations scholars from being able to draw generalizations because each case is so specific. 
D)  There is no connection between international relations and history.The study of international relations has a basis only in philosophy. 
A)  The subfield of international relations far preceded the study of history. 
B)  They are so intertwined that there was no separate international relations subfield until the early twentieth century. 
C)  Drawing on history prevents international relations scholars from being able to draw generalizations because each case is so specific. 
D)  There is no connection between international relations and history.The study of international relations has a basis only in philosophy.

Question 7

The postmodern approach to international relations calls for the inclusion of traditionally "voiceless" actors such as the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The idea that basic concepts need to be deconstructed to find the hidden meanings underneath the surface in order to understand international relations is a characteristic of ________.

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A)  behavioralism 
B)  postmodernism 
C)  liberalism 
D)  realism 
A)  behavioralism 
B)  postmodernism 
C)  liberalism 
D)  realism

Question 9

Saying that the international system is characterized by "anarchy" means

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A)  it is impossible for states to cooperate. 
B)  there is chaos in the system. 
C)  there is no international authority. 
D)  it is not states that govern the system. 
A)  it is impossible for states to cooperate. 
B)  there is chaos in the system. 
C)  there is no international authority. 
D)  it is not states that govern the system.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of constructivists?

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A)  They use discourse analysis to answer foundational questions in the study of international relations. 
B)  They argue that identities are fixed and can be studied as such. 
C)  They do not focus on cultural or social factors to explain international phenomenon. 
D)  They do not think ideas shape identities. 
A)  They use discourse analysis to answer foundational questions in the study of international relations. 
B)  They argue that identities are fixed and can be studied as such. 
C)  They do not focus on cultural or social factors to explain international phenomenon. 
D)  They do not think ideas shape identities.

Question 11

Understanding history can help us better understand contemporary international events.Yet a perfect comparison can sometimes lead us astray.Choose a contemporary international event and connect it to a historical (it could be a recent historical)event.Discuss: (1)how the historical event could help us better understand the contemporary event,as well as (2)why doing so might lead to problems in understanding and dealing with the new event.

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One contemporary international event tha

Question 12

What does Rousseau's story of the stag and the hare illustrate?

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A)  that the "general will" governs states' behavior 
B)  that anarchy does not govern the international system 
C)  that states act based on their long-term interests 
D)  that states follow their short-term self-interests 
A)  that the "general will" governs states' behavior 
B)  that anarchy does not govern the international system 
C)  that states act based on their long-term interests 
D)  that states follow their short-term self-interests

Question 13

The objective of the Correlates of War project was to

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A)  focus on one "big" war that changed the tide of history. 
B)  find patterns among a number of different wars. 
C)  prove that peace could never arise in the international system. 
D)  prove what factors cause war. 
A)  focus on one "big" war that changed the tide of history. 
B)  find patterns among a number of different wars. 
C)  prove that peace could never arise in the international system. 
D)  prove what factors cause war.

Question 14

Which of the following studies is an example of the behavioral approach to the study of international relations?

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A)  the Correlates of War project 
B)  the Republic 
C)  History of the Peloponnesian War 
D)  the Communist Manifesto 
A)  the Correlates of War project 
B)  the Republic 
C)  History of the Peloponnesian War 
D)  the Communist Manifesto

Question 15

Why is competition between theories important?

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A)  It helps us identify their strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  It helps us prove which theory is right. 
C)  It prevents us from drawing incorrect historical analogies. 
D)  It helps us prove the importance of conventional wisdom. 
A)  It helps us identify their strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  It helps us prove which theory is right. 
C)  It prevents us from drawing incorrect historical analogies. 
D)  It helps us prove the importance of conventional wisdom.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of behavioralism?

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A)  It proposes that individuals,but not groups,act in patterned ways. 
B)  It proposes that groups,but not individuals,act in patterned ways. 
C)  It proposes that neither groups nor individuals act in patterned ways. 
D)  It proposes that both individuals and groups act in patterned ways. 
A)  It proposes that individuals,but not groups,act in patterned ways. 
B)  It proposes that groups,but not individuals,act in patterned ways. 
C)  It proposes that neither groups nor individuals act in patterned ways. 
D)  It proposes that both individuals and groups act in patterned ways.

Question 17

Thucydides concluded that the underlying cause of the Peloponnesian War was

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A)  the clash between Athens's democratic society and Sparta's authoritarian government. 
B)  that Sparta was a sea power seeking new ports. 
C)  the changing distribution of power between Athens and Sparta. 
D)  that Spartan culture led to constant war against more civilized city-states. 
A)  the clash between Athens's democratic society and Sparta's authoritarian government. 
B)  that Sparta was a sea power seeking new ports. 
C)  the changing distribution of power between Athens and Sparta. 
D)  that Spartan culture led to constant war against more civilized city-states.

Question 18

Which of the following methods are used in the behavioral approach to international relations?

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A)  the study of individual cases 
B)  the analysis of core texts 
C)  the use of empirical methods 
D)  discourse analysis 
A)  the study of individual cases 
B)  the analysis of core texts 
C)  the use of empirical methods 
D)  discourse analysis

Question 19

Which theoretical perspective might draw the lesson that had the United States used all its military might in Vietnam the outcome may have been different?

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A)  realism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  constructivism 
D)  behavioralism 
A)  realism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  constructivism 
D)  behavioralism

Question 20

Philosophy has made both substantive and methodological contributions to the study of international relations.

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A) True 
 B)False

One reason political scientists develop theories is to

The behavioral revolution in American social sciences was spawned primarily by scholars'

The comparative method of analysis

All of the following actors affect international relations in important ways: heads of state,central governments,nongovernmental organizations,international organizations,and individuals.

Realism posits that ________ determines the structure of the international system.

Which of the following is true of the relationship between international relations and history?

The postmodern approach to international relations calls for the inclusion of traditionally "voiceless" actors such as the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp.

The idea that basic concepts need to be deconstructed to find the hidden meanings underneath the surface in order to understand international relations is a characteristic of ________.

Saying that the international system is characterized by "anarchy" means

Which of the following is true of constructivists?

What does Rousseau's story of the stag and the hare illustrate?

The objective of the Correlates of War project was to

Which of the following studies is an example of the behavioral approach to the study of international relations?

Why is competition between theories important?

Which of the following is true of behavioralism?

Thucydides concluded that the underlying cause of the Peloponnesian War was

Which of the following methods are used in the behavioral approach to international relations?

Which theoretical perspective might draw the lesson that had the United States used all its military might in Vietnam the outcome may have been different?

Philosophy has made both substantive and methodological contributions to the study of international relations.

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

International Relations Theories

Levels of Analysis

The State

War and Security

International Cooperation and International Law

International Political Economy

Intergovernmental Organizations and Nongovernmental Organizations

Human Rights

Human Security: Migration, Global Health, and the Environment

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Exam 1: Approaches to International Relations

One reason political scientists develop theories is to

The behavioral revolution in American social sciences was spawned primarily by scholars'

The comparative method of analysis

All of the following actors affect international relations in important ways: heads of state,central governments,nongovernmental organizations,international organizations,and individuals.

Realism posits that ________ determines the structure of the international system.

Which of the following is true of the relationship between international relations and history?

The postmodern approach to international relations calls for the inclusion of traditionally "voiceless" actors such as the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp.

The idea that basic concepts need to be deconstructed to find the hidden meanings underneath the surface in order to understand international relations is a characteristic of ________.

Saying that the international system is characterized by "anarchy" means

Which of the following is true of constructivists?

What does Rousseau's story of the stag and the hare illustrate?

The objective of the Correlates of War project was to

Which of the following studies is an example of the behavioral approach to the study of international relations?

Why is competition between theories important?

Which of the following is true of behavioralism?

Thucydides concluded that the underlying cause of the Peloponnesian War was

Which of the following methods are used in the behavioral approach to international relations?

Which theoretical perspective might draw the lesson that had the United States used all its military might in Vietnam the outcome may have been different?

Philosophy has made both substantive and methodological contributions to the study of international relations.

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

International Relations Theories

Levels of Analysis

The State

War and Security

International Cooperation and International Law

International Political Economy

Intergovernmental Organizations and Nongovernmental Organizations

Human Rights

Human Security: Migration, Global Health, and the Environment

Filters