Question 1

Constructivists see state power stemming from ideas and language,but do not see it stemming from natural and tangible sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of liberals' view of change in the international system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberals see changes in the relative importance of issue areas as one source of change in the international system. 
B)  Liberals see change as stemming from the fact that participants in global civil society are decreasing in importance in the international system. 
C)  Liberals do not believe exogenous factors can change the international system. 
D)  Liberals do not see change coming from changes in technological developments. 
A)  Liberals see changes in the relative importance of issue areas as one source of change in the international system. 
B)  Liberals see change as stemming from the fact that participants in global civil society are decreasing in importance in the international system. 
C)  Liberals do not believe exogenous factors can change the international system. 
D)  Liberals do not see change coming from changes in technological developments.

Question 3

Neorealist scholars argue that bipolar international systems are

Accepted Answer

A)  less stable than multipolar systems. 
B)  more stable than multipolar systems. 
C)  just as stable as multipolar systems. 
D)  only stable if the primary states are superpowers. 
A)  less stable than multipolar systems. 
B)  more stable than multipolar systems. 
C)  just as stable as multipolar systems. 
D)  only stable if the primary states are superpowers.

Question 4

Power can be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to control outcomes. 
B)  focused on only by realist international relations theory. 
C)  unidimensional. 
D)  nondynamic. 
A)  the ability to control outcomes. 
B)  focused on only by realist international relations theory. 
C)  unidimensional. 
D)  nondynamic.

Question 5

Bipolar systems can be "balance of power" systems,but multipolar systems cannot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Like realists,neoliberal institutionalists and some constructivists such as Alexander Wendt see the international system as anarchic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The role that public support played in Afghanistan's victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980s helps to illustrate that

Accepted Answer

A)  natural sources of power are more effective than intangible ones. 
B)  tangible sources of power are more effective than intangible ones. 
C)  intangible sources of power can overcome limited natural and tangible sources of power. 
D)  soft power is not effective in times of war. 
A)  natural sources of power are more effective than intangible ones. 
B)  tangible sources of power are more effective than intangible ones. 
C)  intangible sources of power can overcome limited natural and tangible sources of power. 
D)  soft power is not effective in times of war.

Question 8

According to realists,peace in the international system will prove elusive because

Accepted Answer

A)  states have an interest in creating a unipolar system. 
B)  most states prefer to keep their sovereignty and thus have some risk of war over creating a unipolar system. 
C)  most states prefer to bandwagon rather than balance. 
D)  most states prefer to balance rather than bandwagon. 
A)  states have an interest in creating a unipolar system. 
B)  most states prefer to keep their sovereignty and thus have some risk of war over creating a unipolar system. 
C)  most states prefer to bandwagon rather than balance. 
D)  most states prefer to balance rather than bandwagon.

Question 9

Many liberals see the international system as a(n)________ rather than a(n)________,a view that sets them apart from realists.

Accepted Answer

A)  international society; international institution 
B)  structure; interdependent and evolving system 
C)  international institution; international society 
D)  interdependent and evolving system; structure 
A)  international society; international institution 
B)  structure; interdependent and evolving system 
C)  international institution; international society 
D)  interdependent and evolving system; structure

Question 10

The Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004,which brought a new leader into power,is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  public opinion influencing world politics. 
B)  collective action of the masses influencing world politics. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  the use of soft power. 
A)  public opinion influencing world politics. 
B)  collective action of the masses influencing world politics. 
C)  groupthink. 
D)  the use of soft power.

Question 11

One function of perceptions in individuals' decision-making process is an "orienting" function.This means that perceptions

Accepted Answer

A)  provide guidance about future expectations. 
B)  lay out relevant choices. 
C)  permit an individual to synthesize and interpret information. 
D)  stipulate goals. 
A)  provide guidance about future expectations. 
B)  lay out relevant choices. 
C)  permit an individual to synthesize and interpret information. 
D)  stipulate goals.

Question 12

Personality characteristics affect the leadership of ________ more than ________ because the former are less likely to be checked by institutions than the latter.

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic leaders; dictators 
B)  dictators; democratic leaders 
C)  Democrats; Republicans 
D)  Republicans; Democrats 
A)  democratic leaders; dictators 
B)  dictators; democratic leaders 
C)  Democrats; Republicans 
D)  Republicans; Democrats

Question 13

Which example would constructivists use to explain the rise of "new ideas" in Soviet foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the role played by Lenin 
B)  the role played by networks of pro-Western reformers 
C)  the role played by the Soviet military 
D)  the role played by rapid Soviet economic growth 
A)  the role played by Lenin 
B)  the role played by networks of pro-Western reformers 
C)  the role played by the Soviet military 
D)  the role played by rapid Soviet economic growth

Question 14

For realists,a key feature of the international system is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the United Nations has organized interactions among states. 
B)  some states can legitimately intervene in other states' internal affairs. 
C)  there is a clear hierarchy among states. 
D)  all states are sovereign. 
A)  the United Nations has organized interactions among states. 
B)  some states can legitimately intervene in other states' internal affairs. 
C)  there is a clear hierarchy among states. 
D)  all states are sovereign.

Question 15

Which of the following perspectives includes theorists that see the international system as characterized by order,which governs states' behavior by means of shared rules and principles?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

"Smart power" is

Accepted Answer

A)  using soft power to influence others. 
B)  using hard power to influence others. 
C)  using a combination of hard and soft power to influence others. 
D)  using economic statecraft to influence others. 
A)  using soft power to influence others. 
B)  using hard power to influence others. 
C)  using a combination of hard and soft power to influence others. 
D)  using economic statecraft to influence others.

Question 17

According to constructivists

Accepted Answer

A)  systems are set by material structures alone. 
B)  systems are unchanging over time. 
C)  anarchy can lead to different outcomes at different times. 
D)  stratification structures systems. 
A)  systems are set by material structures alone. 
B)  systems are unchanging over time. 
C)  anarchy can lead to different outcomes at different times. 
D)  stratification structures systems.

Question 18

The personal characteristics of leaders can influence certain foreign policy decisions,but are not important in explaining war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Alliances in a bipolar international system tend to be

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term,based on relatively permanent interests. 
B)  seldom established,given the overarching stability of the system. 
C)  specific in nature and short in duration. 
D)  constantly shifting according to military advantage. 
A)  long-term,based on relatively permanent interests. 
B)  seldom established,given the overarching stability of the system. 
C)  specific in nature and short in duration. 
D)  constantly shifting according to military advantage.

Question 20

What are the three main levels of analysis in the study of international relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  individual,state,system 
B)  individual,NGOs,state 
C)  NGOs,state,system 
D)  individual,NGOs,system 
A)  individual,state,system 
B)  individual,NGOs,state 
C)  NGOs,state,system 
D)  individual,NGOs,system

Constructivists see state power stemming from ideas and language,but do not see it stemming from natural and tangible sources.

Which of the following is true of liberals' view of change in the international system?

Neorealist scholars argue that bipolar international systems are

Power can be described as

Bipolar systems can be "balance of power" systems,but multipolar systems cannot.

Like realists,neoliberal institutionalists and some constructivists such as Alexander Wendt see the international system as anarchic.

The role that public support played in Afghanistan's victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980s helps to illustrate that

According to realists,peace in the international system will prove elusive because

Many liberals see the international system as a(n) rather than a(n),a view that sets them apart from realists.

The Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004,which brought a new leader into power,is an example of

One function of perceptions in individuals' decision-making process is an "orienting" function.This means that perceptions

Personality characteristics affect the leadership of more than because the former are less likely to be checked by institutions than the latter.

Which example would constructivists use to explain the rise of "new ideas" in Soviet foreign policy?

For realists,a key feature of the international system is that

Which of the following perspectives includes theorists that see the international system as characterized by order,which governs states' behavior by means of shared rules and principles?

"Smart power" is

According to constructivists

The personal characteristics of leaders can influence certain foreign policy decisions,but are not important in explaining war.

Alliances in a bipolar international system tend to be

What are the three main levels of analysis in the study of international relations?

Approaches to International Relations

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

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Constructivists see state power stemming from ideas and language,but do not see it stemming from natural and tangible sources.

Which of the following is true of liberals' view of change in the international system?

Neorealist scholars argue that bipolar international systems are

Power can be described as

Bipolar systems can be "balance of power" systems,but multipolar systems cannot.

Like realists,neoliberal institutionalists and some constructivists such as Alexander Wendt see the international system as anarchic.

The role that public support played in Afghanistan's victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980s helps to illustrate that

According to realists,peace in the international system will prove elusive because

Many liberals see the international system as a(n)________ rather than a(n)________,a view that sets them apart from realists.

The Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004,which brought a new leader into power,is an example of

One function of perceptions in individuals' decision-making process is an "orienting" function.This means that perceptions

Personality characteristics affect the leadership of ________ more than ________ because the former are less likely to be checked by institutions than the latter.

Which example would constructivists use to explain the rise of "new ideas" in Soviet foreign policy?

For realists,a key feature of the international system is that

Which of the following perspectives includes theorists that see the international system as characterized by order,which governs states' behavior by means of shared rules and principles?

"Smart power" is

According to constructivists

The personal characteristics of leaders can influence certain foreign policy decisions,but are not important in explaining war.

Alliances in a bipolar international system tend to be

What are the three main levels of analysis in the study of international relations?

Approaches to International Relations

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

International Relations Theories

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

Many liberals see the international system as a(n) rather than a(n),a view that sets them apart from realists.

Personality characteristics affect the leadership of more than because the former are less likely to be checked by institutions than the latter.