Question 1

The fact that the European Union provides an institutional framework that creates an expectation of continued interactions among its member states is a reason

Accepted Answer

A)  neorealists argue cooperation is unlikely between those states and other states. 
B)  neoliberal institutionalists argue cooperation is likely between them. 
C)  constructivists argue cooperation is likely between them. 
D)  dependency theorists argue cooperation between the EU states and developing countries is likely. 
A)  neorealists argue cooperation is unlikely between those states and other states. 
B)  neoliberal institutionalists argue cooperation is likely between them. 
C)  constructivists argue cooperation is likely between them. 
D)  dependency theorists argue cooperation between the EU states and developing countries is likely.

Question 2

A ________ would highlight the divergent identities of Russia and the West in explaining the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  realist 
B)  liberal 
C)  constructivist 
D)  dependency theorist 
A)  realist 
B)  liberal 
C)  constructivist 
D)  dependency theorist

Question 3

Which of the following is a core argument of dependency theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multinational corporations are key players in maintaining the dependency of developing countries on developed countries. 
B)  The relationship between dominant and dependent states is static. 
C)  Multinational corporations are the potential source of ending the dependency of developing countries on developed countries. 
D)  Multinational corporations are a key source of economic interdependence,which fosters cooperation between developed and developing countries. 
A)  Multinational corporations are key players in maintaining the dependency of developing countries on developed countries. 
B)  The relationship between dominant and dependent states is static. 
C)  Multinational corporations are the potential source of ending the dependency of developing countries on developed countries. 
D)  Multinational corporations are a key source of economic interdependence,which fosters cooperation between developed and developing countries.

Question 4

The fact that India's development of nuclear weapons made Pakistan less secure,leading it to pursue nuclear weapons as well,illustrates

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A)  a lack of economic interdependence. 
B)  the security dilemma. 
C)  external balancing. 
D)  nuclear compellence. 
A)  a lack of economic interdependence. 
B)  the security dilemma. 
C)  external balancing. 
D)  nuclear compellence.

Question 5

Democratic peace theory argues that

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A)  democracies are less likely to go to war than other states. 
B)  democracies are unlikely to go to war with other democracies. 
C)  democracies are inherently peaceful-type states. 
D)  democracies are unlikely to go to war with autocracies. 
A)  democracies are less likely to go to war than other states. 
B)  democracies are unlikely to go to war with other democracies. 
C)  democracies are inherently peaceful-type states. 
D)  democracies are unlikely to go to war with autocracies.

Question 6

Constructivists believe that identities can change as a result of cooperative behavior and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What does constructivism bring to the study of international relations that other theoretical approaches do not? Given your answer,do you think constructivism can contribute significantly to our understanding of international relations? If so,support your answer by using constructivism to explain a particular international issue or event.If not,support your answer by demonstrating how constructivism fails to explain a particular international issue or event.

Accepted Answer

Constructivism brings a unique perspecti

Question 8

Constructivist theory has

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A)  ended discussion of the foundational questions of sovereignty and citizenship. 
B)  focused its attention primarily on social norms,ideas,and practices. 
C)  focused attention on the fixed,inherent meaning of material structures. 
D)  produced a unified,substantive theory. 
A)  ended discussion of the foundational questions of sovereignty and citizenship. 
B)  focused its attention primarily on social norms,ideas,and practices. 
C)  focused attention on the fixed,inherent meaning of material structures. 
D)  produced a unified,substantive theory.

Question 9

A set of propositions that combine to explain phenomena by specifying the relationship among a set of concepts is

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A)  a hypothesis. 
B)  a theory. 
C)  a variable. 
D)  a deduction. 
A)  a hypothesis. 
B)  a theory. 
C)  a variable. 
D)  a deduction.

Question 10

Iraq's forced retreat and surrender to the U.S.-led coalition after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait is an illustration of

Accepted Answer

A)  defensive realists' argument that few wars benefit the states that start them. 
B)  defensive realists' argument that wars can enhance a state's reputation in the long run. 
C)  defensive realists' argument that states should bandwagon. 
D)  offensive realists' argument that states will inevitably balance against aggressors. 
A)  defensive realists' argument that few wars benefit the states that start them. 
B)  defensive realists' argument that wars can enhance a state's reputation in the long run. 
C)  defensive realists' argument that states should bandwagon. 
D)  offensive realists' argument that states will inevitably balance against aggressors.

Question 11

Constructivists like Alexander Wendt argue that knowing the distribution of material capabilities in the international system is enough to predict whether two states will be friends or foes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true about theorists' view of state interests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Realists believe those interests are not based on material factors. 
B)  Liberals believe those interests are not based on material factors. 
C)  Constructivists believe those interests are not based on material factors. 
D)  Realists,liberals,and constructivists all believe those interests are based on material factors. 
A)  Realists believe those interests are not based on material factors. 
B)  Liberals believe those interests are not based on material factors. 
C)  Constructivists believe those interests are not based on material factors. 
D)  Realists,liberals,and constructivists all believe those interests are based on material factors.

Question 13

The idea that informal meetings,such as the one between heads of state Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at Merkel's country retreat in 2017,can help to foster cooperation between those states is an argument consistent with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the concept of the democratic peace. 
B)  the Beijing Consensus. 
C)  the concept of complex interdependence. 
D)  the Washington consensus. 
A)  the concept of the democratic peace. 
B)  the Beijing Consensus. 
C)  the concept of complex interdependence. 
D)  the Washington consensus.

Question 14

The radical perspective places emphasis on which of the following?

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A)  the balance of power in the international system 
B)  sovereignty 
C)  economics 
D)  normative structures 
A)  the balance of power in the international system 
B)  sovereignty 
C)  economics 
D)  normative structures

Question 15

Radicals such as John A.Hobson believe that capitalism necessarily leads to imperial expansion because

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A)  developed states seek new markets because of the underconsumption by the lower classes brought about by their low wages. 
B)  developing states want to export their goods and services to developed states. 
C)  developed states want to prevent developing countries from becoming new markets for their goods and services. 
D)  developed states need to address the issue of oversavings by the lower classes. 
A)  developed states seek new markets because of the underconsumption by the lower classes brought about by their low wages. 
B)  developing states want to export their goods and services to developed states. 
C)  developed states want to prevent developing countries from becoming new markets for their goods and services. 
D)  developed states need to address the issue of oversavings by the lower classes.

Question 16

Marxist theory argues that

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A)  the international system is not hierarchical,only classes within states are. 
B)  the capitalist system could be supplanted by the socialist system through a workers' revolution. 
C)  the hierarchical international system is the byproduct of the expansion of communism. 
D)  states are all equal in the international system,as are classes within states. 
A)  the international system is not hierarchical,only classes within states are. 
B)  the capitalist system could be supplanted by the socialist system through a workers' revolution. 
C)  the hierarchical international system is the byproduct of the expansion of communism. 
D)  states are all equal in the international system,as are classes within states.

Question 17

Which of the following is consistent with theorists' view of sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neorealists believe that states are not sovereign. 
B)  Neoliberal institutionalists believe that states are not sovereign. 
C)  Liberals believe that sovereignty is a contested concept. 
D)  Constructivists believe that sovereignty is a contested concept. 
A)  Neorealists believe that states are not sovereign. 
B)  Neoliberal institutionalists believe that states are not sovereign. 
C)  Liberals believe that sovereignty is a contested concept. 
D)  Constructivists believe that sovereignty is a contested concept.

Question 18

Radical theories such as Marxism and dependency theory are not as central to the study of international relations today as are the other three.Why do you think this is? Discuss the main tenants of each of these two theoretical perspectives (Marxism and dependency theory),highlighting what they can help us understand and what they cannot help us understand in the world today.Given this discussion,do you think that they should be given more attention in international relations study today? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Radical theories such as Marxism and dep

Question 19

Realists view international politics as similar to domestic politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The foundations of liberalism lies in the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  human beings are rational and social and can therefore develop institutions to cooperate. 
B)  rational human beings are not naturally social and must therefore create institutions to cooperate. 
C)  human beings are not rational,but institutions can help them overcome that irrationality and cooperate. 
D)  the rationality of human beings pushes against cooperation,but it can be overcome. 
A)  human beings are rational and social and can therefore develop institutions to cooperate. 
B)  rational human beings are not naturally social and must therefore create institutions to cooperate. 
C)  human beings are not rational,but institutions can help them overcome that irrationality and cooperate. 
D)  the rationality of human beings pushes against cooperation,but it can be overcome.

The fact that the European Union provides an institutional framework that creates an expectation of continued interactions among its member states is a reason

A ________ would highlight the divergent identities of Russia and the West in explaining the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Which of the following is a core argument of dependency theory?

The fact that India's development of nuclear weapons made Pakistan less secure,leading it to pursue nuclear weapons as well,illustrates

Democratic peace theory argues that

Constructivists believe that identities can change as a result of cooperative behavior and learning.

Constructivist theory has

A set of propositions that combine to explain phenomena by specifying the relationship among a set of concepts is

Iraq's forced retreat and surrender to the U.S.-led coalition after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait is an illustration of

Constructivists like Alexander Wendt argue that knowing the distribution of material capabilities in the international system is enough to predict whether two states will be friends or foes.

Which of the following is true about theorists' view of state interests?

The idea that informal meetings,such as the one between heads of state Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at Merkel's country retreat in 2017,can help to foster cooperation between those states is an argument consistent with ________.

The radical perspective places emphasis on which of the following?

Radicals such as John A.Hobson believe that capitalism necessarily leads to imperial expansion because

Marxist theory argues that

Which of the following is consistent with theorists' view of sovereignty?

Realists view international politics as similar to domestic politics.

The foundations of liberalism lies in the idea that

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Exam 3: International Relations Theories

The fact that the European Union provides an institutional framework that creates an expectation of continued interactions among its member states is a reason

A ________ would highlight the divergent identities of Russia and the West in explaining the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Which of the following is a core argument of dependency theory?

The fact that India's development of nuclear weapons made Pakistan less secure,leading it to pursue nuclear weapons as well,illustrates

Democratic peace theory argues that

Constructivists believe that identities can change as a result of cooperative behavior and learning.

Constructivist theory has

A set of propositions that combine to explain phenomena by specifying the relationship among a set of concepts is

Iraq's forced retreat and surrender to the U.S.-led coalition after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait is an illustration of

Constructivists like Alexander Wendt argue that knowing the distribution of material capabilities in the international system is enough to predict whether two states will be friends or foes.

Which of the following is true about theorists' view of state interests?

The idea that informal meetings,such as the one between heads of state Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at Merkel's country retreat in 2017,can help to foster cooperation between those states is an argument consistent with ________.

The radical perspective places emphasis on which of the following?

Radicals such as John A.Hobson believe that capitalism necessarily leads to imperial expansion because

Marxist theory argues that

Which of the following is consistent with theorists' view of sovereignty?

Realists view international politics as similar to domestic politics.

The foundations of liberalism lies in the idea that

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