Question 1

Which theory argues that the amount of peace and war in the international system depends on the distribution of power in the system?

Accepted Answer

A)  neorealism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  constructivism 
D)  dependency theory 
A)  neorealism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  constructivism 
D)  dependency theory

Question 2

The fact that Russia's military actions in Ukraine in 2014 helped develop a reputation showing a willingness to engage in conflict would be highlighted by

Accepted Answer

A)  an offensive realist. 
B)  a defensive realist. 
C)  a liberal. 
D)  a constructivist. 
A)  an offensive realist. 
B)  a defensive realist. 
C)  a liberal. 
D)  a constructivist.

Question 3

Which of the following is associated most closely with realist thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperation 
B)  free trade 
C)  international institutions 
D)  state security 
A)  cooperation 
B)  free trade 
C)  international institutions 
D)  state security

Question 4

Radical theorists emphasize the fact that the meanings of objects and concepts are constructed through social interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The term international institutions is used by international relations scholars to refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  formal organizations only. 
B)  treaties only. 
C)  both formal organizations and treaties. 
D)  only the UN and its subsidiary bodies. 
A)  formal organizations only. 
B)  treaties only. 
C)  both formal organizations and treaties. 
D)  only the UN and its subsidiary bodies.

Question 6

Constructivists believe that state behavior is shaped by

Accepted Answer

A)  the distribution of power in the international system. 
B)  the national self-interest. 
C)  their identities. 
D)  multinational corporations. 
A)  the distribution of power in the international system. 
B)  the national self-interest. 
C)  their identities. 
D)  multinational corporations.

Question 7

Different theories disagree on the role and importance of economic factors in international relations.Which of the following is a correct portrayal of these theories' views?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only radicals think economics is important. 
B)  Realists think economic factors are behind most international conflict. 
C)  Liberals think economic interdependence is the sole cause of international cooperation. 
D)  Radicals think economic factors assume primary importance in shaping actions. 
A)  Only radicals think economics is important. 
B)  Realists think economic factors are behind most international conflict. 
C)  Liberals think economic interdependence is the sole cause of international cooperation. 
D)  Radicals think economic factors assume primary importance in shaping actions.

Question 8

Realists argue that states' concern with relative gains will undermine international cooperation.What do they mean by this?

Accepted Answer

A)  States will not cooperate since they have relatively little to gain from doing so. 
B)  States cannot be sure they will gain anything from cooperation,so they have little incentive to try. 
C)  Because it is relatively costly to form international institutions,realists believe it is a waste of resources to contribute to cooperative endeavors. 
D)  States will be reluctant to cooperate even for mutual gain,because their partners may benefit more,gaining additional power to use against them in the future. 
A)  States will not cooperate since they have relatively little to gain from doing so. 
B)  States cannot be sure they will gain anything from cooperation,so they have little incentive to try. 
C)  Because it is relatively costly to form international institutions,realists believe it is a waste of resources to contribute to cooperative endeavors. 
D)  States will be reluctant to cooperate even for mutual gain,because their partners may benefit more,gaining additional power to use against them in the future.

Question 9

To explain the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict,a liberal would highlight

Accepted Answer

A)  Russia's concern about the balance of power in the region. 
B)  Putin's desire for power. 
C)  the domestic politics at work in Ukraine. 
D)  Russia's identity,which diverged from that of the West. 
A)  Russia's concern about the balance of power in the region. 
B)  Putin's desire for power. 
C)  the domestic politics at work in Ukraine. 
D)  Russia's identity,which diverged from that of the West.

Question 10

The liberal theorists with a "bottom-up" view of international politics believe

Accepted Answer

A)  states' actions represent only a subset of domestic society. 
B)  the importance of state security drives all state actions. 
C)  socialization to norms of cooperation at the domestic level will eventually lead to a lack of conflict at the international level. 
D)  bandwagoning is the key to cooperation. 
A)  states' actions represent only a subset of domestic society. 
B)  the importance of state security drives all state actions. 
C)  socialization to norms of cooperation at the domestic level will eventually lead to a lack of conflict at the international level. 
D)  bandwagoning is the key to cooperation.

Question 11

Which of the following is an essential assumption of realism?

Accepted Answer

A)  States are unitary actors; there are no subnational actors trying to overturn the decision of the government. 
B)  State leaders are driven by a desire to conform to international norms. 
C)  There is a clear hierarchy in the international system. 
D)  Decision makers are not rational actors. 
A)  States are unitary actors; there are no subnational actors trying to overturn the decision of the government. 
B)  State leaders are driven by a desire to conform to international norms. 
C)  There is a clear hierarchy in the international system. 
D)  Decision makers are not rational actors.

Question 12

There are several variants of theories within the liberal perspective.Some treat the state as a unitary,while others focus on domestic politics.Some focus on the role of democracy,while others focus on the role of interdependence.Identify for yourself three different theoretical "branches" that you see within the liberal perspective.Discuss the assumptions of each,and explain their similarities and differences.Given these similarities and differences,why do you think they are all included together under the overarching perspective of "liberalism"?

Accepted Answer

The three different theoretical "branche

Question 13

The idea that the international system is "anarchic," as posited by realists,means that

Accepted Answer

A)  states in the international system are not rational actors. 
B)  there is an absence of an overarching authority in the international system. 
C)  states in the international system do not cooperate. 
D)  the international system does not have organized international institutions. 
A)  states in the international system are not rational actors. 
B)  there is an absence of an overarching authority in the international system. 
C)  states in the international system do not cooperate. 
D)  the international system does not have organized international institutions.

Question 14

Realists view power as stemming from ________,while constructivists view power a stemming from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  material resources; discourse and ideas 
B)  interdependence; discourse and ideas 
C)  discourse and ideas; material resources 
D)  discourse and ideas; interdependence 
A)  material resources; discourse and ideas 
B)  interdependence; discourse and ideas 
C)  discourse and ideas; material resources 
D)  discourse and ideas; interdependence

Question 15

There are different realist arguments,some of which offer very different prescriptions for appropriate foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The analysis of economic classes produced by the capitalist system is fundamentally important to which of the following theoretical perspectives?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

When the United States supported China to exert leverage over the Soviet Union and supported Pakistan to offset India's growing power,this was an example of carrying out a policy based on the idea of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bandwagoning 
B)  rollback 
C)  preemptive war 
D)  power balancing 
A)  bandwagoning 
B)  rollback 
C)  preemptive war 
D)  power balancing

Question 18

Realists argue that states are focused on relative gains because

Accepted Answer

A)  they want to cooperate in order to gain as much as possible for themselves. 
B)  a relative loss makes them more susceptible to attack. 
C)  they are not concerned with economic power. 
D)  they do not think they can cooperate. 
A)  they want to cooperate in order to gain as much as possible for themselves. 
B)  a relative loss makes them more susceptible to attack. 
C)  they are not concerned with economic power. 
D)  they do not think they can cooperate.

Question 19

For constructivists,a key source of power is

Accepted Answer

A)  military capabilities. 
B)  ideas. 
C)  economic interdependence. 
D)  a state's geographical positioning. 
A)  military capabilities. 
B)  ideas. 
C)  economic interdependence. 
D)  a state's geographical positioning.

Question 20

"Realism is not realistic." Construct an argument that either defends or criticizes this statement.In your response,include a review of realism's basic assumptions,and offer an interpretation of a current international event that supports your position.

Accepted Answer

Realism is a theory in international rel

Which theory argues that the amount of peace and war in the international system depends on the distribution of power in the system?

The fact that Russia's military actions in Ukraine in 2014 helped develop a reputation showing a willingness to engage in conflict would be highlighted by

Which of the following is associated most closely with realist thinking?

Radical theorists emphasize the fact that the meanings of objects and concepts are constructed through social interaction.

The term international institutions is used by international relations scholars to refer to

Constructivists believe that state behavior is shaped by

Different theories disagree on the role and importance of economic factors in international relations.Which of the following is a correct portrayal of these theories' views?

Realists argue that states' concern with relative gains will undermine international cooperation.What do they mean by this?

To explain the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict,a liberal would highlight

The liberal theorists with a "bottom-up" view of international politics believe

Which of the following is an essential assumption of realism?

The idea that the international system is "anarchic," as posited by realists,means that

Realists view power as stemming from ,while constructivists view power a stemming from .

There are different realist arguments,some of which offer very different prescriptions for appropriate foreign policy.

The analysis of economic classes produced by the capitalist system is fundamentally important to which of the following theoretical perspectives?

When the United States supported China to exert leverage over the Soviet Union and supported Pakistan to offset India's growing power,this was an example of carrying out a policy based on the idea of ________.

Realists argue that states are focused on relative gains because

For constructivists,a key source of power is

"Realism is not realistic." Construct an argument that either defends or criticizes this statement.In your response,include a review of realism's basic assumptions,and offer an interpretation of a current international event that supports your position.

Approaches to International Relations

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

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 3: International Relations Theories

Which theory argues that the amount of peace and war in the international system depends on the distribution of power in the system?

The fact that Russia's military actions in Ukraine in 2014 helped develop a reputation showing a willingness to engage in conflict would be highlighted by

Which of the following is associated most closely with realist thinking?

Radical theorists emphasize the fact that the meanings of objects and concepts are constructed through social interaction.

The term international institutions is used by international relations scholars to refer to

Constructivists believe that state behavior is shaped by

Different theories disagree on the role and importance of economic factors in international relations.Which of the following is a correct portrayal of these theories' views?

Realists argue that states' concern with relative gains will undermine international cooperation.What do they mean by this?

To explain the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict,a liberal would highlight

The liberal theorists with a "bottom-up" view of international politics believe

Which of the following is an essential assumption of realism?

The idea that the international system is "anarchic," as posited by realists,means that

Realists view power as stemming from ________,while constructivists view power a stemming from ________.

There are different realist arguments,some of which offer very different prescriptions for appropriate foreign policy.

The analysis of economic classes produced by the capitalist system is fundamentally important to which of the following theoretical perspectives?

When the United States supported China to exert leverage over the Soviet Union and supported Pakistan to offset India's growing power,this was an example of carrying out a policy based on the idea of ________.

Realists argue that states are focused on relative gains because

For constructivists,a key source of power is

"Realism is not realistic." Construct an argument that either defends or criticizes this statement.In your response,include a review of realism's basic assumptions,and offer an interpretation of a current international event that supports your position.

Approaches to International Relations

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

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

Realists view power as stemming from ,while constructivists view power a stemming from .