Question 1

Traditional diplomacy refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  track-two diplomacy,but not public diplomacy. 
B)  actions states take to influence other states through economic statecraft and the use of force. 
C)  public diplomacy,but not track-two diplomacy. 
D)  actions states take to influence other states through negotiations. 
A)  track-two diplomacy,but not public diplomacy. 
B)  actions states take to influence other states through economic statecraft and the use of force. 
C)  public diplomacy,but not track-two diplomacy. 
D)  actions states take to influence other states through negotiations. D

Question 2

When we examine the influence of labor unions in a state's foreign policy decisions,we are using which model of decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  rational model 
B)  constructivist model 
C)  pluralist model 
D)  bureaucratic politics model 
A)  rational model 
B)  constructivist model 
C)  pluralist model 
D)  bureaucratic politics model C

Question 3

There are many varieties of statecraft.If you were the leader of the United States,which of these do you think is likely to be most effective in dealing with North Korea to stop its potential use of nuclear weapons against other states? Why? In answering this question,be sure to discuss the benefits of your preferred policy as well as the weaknesses of the others.

Accepted Answer

As the leader of the United States, I believe that a combination of diplomatic negotiations and economic sanctions would be the most effective approach in dealing with North Korea to stop its potential use of nuclear weapons against other states.

Diplomatic negotiations would allow for open communication and dialogue with North Korean leaders, providing an opportunity to address their concerns and grievances while also emphasizing the importance of denuclearization for regional and global security. This approach could potentially lead to a peaceful resolution and the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear program.

Additionally, economic sanctions could put pressure on the North Korean government to comply with international demands for denuclearization. By imposing sanctions on key industries and individuals within the regime, we can create economic incentives for North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and the possibility of economic aid and investment.

While military intervention may seem like a quick and decisive solution, it carries the risk of escalating tensions and causing widespread destruction and loss of life. It could also lead to retaliation from North Korea, further destabilizing the region and putting neighboring countries at risk.

On the other hand, a policy of isolation and containment may not be effective in the long run, as it could push North Korea further into a defensive posture and lead to increased hostility and unpredictability.

In conclusion, a combination of diplomatic negotiations and economic sanctions offers the best chance for peacefully addressing the threat of North Korea's nuclear weapons. This approach provides a pathway for dialogue and compromise while also applying pressure on the North Korean government to make the necessary changes. By pursuing this strategy, we can work towards a peaceful resolution that ensures the security and stability of the region.

Question 4

________ is the use (or threat)of force to get a target state to do something or to undo something it has done.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diplomacy 
B)  Compellence 
C)  Deterrence 
D)  Sanctioning 
A)  Diplomacy 
B)  Compellence 
C)  Deterrence 
D)  Sanctioning

Question 5

Which of the following perspectives highlights the high levels of trade between democracies as one explanation for the democratic peace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

According to the rational model of decision making,foreign policy decisions result from members of the government rationally following their standard operating procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Placing an arms embargo on Sudan beginning in 2004 because of its treatment of its citizens is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a deterrence strategy. 
B)  public diplomacy. 
C)  track-two diplomacy. 
D)  negative sanctions. 
A)  a deterrence strategy. 
B)  public diplomacy. 
C)  track-two diplomacy. 
D)  negative sanctions.

Question 8

For a state's policy to have "credibility," which of the following must be the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  The state must have both the incentive and the ability to act using that policy. 
B)  The state must have the ability,but not necessarily the incentive,to act using that policy. 
C)  The state must be engaged diplomatically with the target of that policy. 
D)  The state must have more power than the target of that policy. 
A)  The state must have both the incentive and the ability to act using that policy. 
B)  The state must have the ability,but not necessarily the incentive,to act using that policy. 
C)  The state must be engaged diplomatically with the target of that policy. 
D)  The state must have more power than the target of that policy.

Question 9

Which of the following is required for an entity to be considered a state?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must be diplomatically recognized by other states. 
B)  It must have a population greater than 1 million people. 
C)  Its people must share a common history. 
D)  Its people must be considered a "nation." 
A)  It must be diplomatically recognized by other states. 
B)  It must have a population greater than 1 million people. 
C)  Its people must share a common history. 
D)  Its people must be considered a "nation."

Question 10

The divergent policies of Australia and Canada regarding the 2003 Iraq War would be attributed to ________ by the ________ model of foreign policy making.

Accepted Answer

A)  differences in standard operating procedures; rationalist 
B)  socialization to different international norms; constructivist 
C)  the relevance of different societal groups; bureaucratic politics 
D)  Canada's alliance with the United States; pluralist 
A)  differences in standard operating procedures; rationalist 
B)  socialization to different international norms; constructivist 
C)  the relevance of different societal groups; bureaucratic politics 
D)  Canada's alliance with the United States; pluralist

Question 11

Do you think nations have the right to national self-determination,even if it means seceding from the state? Why or why not? In making your argument,back it up with examples of the actions some nations have taken with regard to potentially forming their own state and the effects of those actions.

Accepted Answer

The question of national self-determinat

Question 12

The growing integration of the world in terms of politics,economics,and culture is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  sovereignty. 
B)  globalization. 
C)  transnationalism. 
D)  compellence. 
A)  sovereignty. 
B)  globalization. 
C)  transnationalism. 
D)  compellence.

Question 13

All of the states that fulfill the four criteria of statehood are recognized as states in the international system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Globalization has

Accepted Answer

A)  made the bureaucratic model of decision making inapplicable to international affairs. 
B)  prevented leaders from using the rational model of decision making. 
C)  challenged the state as the primary actor in international affairs. 
D)  reinforced traditional state sovereignty. 
A)  made the bureaucratic model of decision making inapplicable to international affairs. 
B)  prevented leaders from using the rational model of decision making. 
C)  challenged the state as the primary actor in international affairs. 
D)  reinforced traditional state sovereignty.

Question 15

When decisions heavily depend on precedent and major changes are unlikely,decision makers are likely to be following

Accepted Answer

A)  a standard operating procedure. 
B)  the rational model of decision making. 
C)  public diplomacy. 
D)  a two-level negotiation. 
A)  a standard operating procedure. 
B)  the rational model of decision making. 
C)  public diplomacy. 
D)  a two-level negotiation.

Question 16

Some states are currently contested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

While ethnonationalist movements challenge the state,they have never been labeled as terrorists because of the legitimacy of their claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Groups of people from different states who share religious,ideological,or policy beliefs and who work together to change the status quo are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  transnational movements. 
B)  ethnonationalists. 
C)  cultural relativists. 
D)  pluralists. 
A)  transnational movements. 
B)  ethnonationalists. 
C)  cultural relativists. 
D)  pluralists.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about ethnonationalist movements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnonationalist movements often resort to violence,but have not yet brought about war. 
B)  Ethnonationalist movements all have the same goal: to form their own state. 
C)  Even the strongest states can face challenges from ethnonationalist movements. 
D)  The conflict over Kashmir between India and Pakistan is not due to ethnonationalist sentiments. 
A)  Ethnonationalist movements often resort to violence,but have not yet brought about war. 
B)  Ethnonationalist movements all have the same goal: to form their own state. 
C)  Even the strongest states can face challenges from ethnonationalist movements. 
D)  The conflict over Kashmir between India and Pakistan is not due to ethnonationalist sentiments.

Question 20

Which of the following is true of the liberal view of diplomacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberals believe that the goals of states are too conflictual for diplomacy to work. 
B)  Liberals believe that diplomacy cannot work without the use of economic statecraft. 
C)  Liberals believe that diplomacy cannot work without the use of force. 
D)  Liberals believe that diplomacy can work without the use of economic statecraft or force. 
A)  Liberals believe that the goals of states are too conflictual for diplomacy to work. 
B)  Liberals believe that diplomacy cannot work without the use of economic statecraft. 
C)  Liberals believe that diplomacy cannot work without the use of force. 
D)  Liberals believe that diplomacy can work without the use of economic statecraft or force.

Traditional diplomacy refers to

When we examine the influence of labor unions in a state's foreign policy decisions,we are using which model of decision making?

________ is the use (or threat)of force to get a target state to do something or to undo something it has done.

Which of the following perspectives highlights the high levels of trade between democracies as one explanation for the democratic peace?

According to the rational model of decision making,foreign policy decisions result from members of the government rationally following their standard operating procedures.

Placing an arms embargo on Sudan beginning in 2004 because of its treatment of its citizens is an example of

For a state's policy to have "credibility," which of the following must be the case?

Which of the following is required for an entity to be considered a state?

The divergent policies of Australia and Canada regarding the 2003 Iraq War would be attributed to by the model of foreign policy making.

Do you think nations have the right to national self-determination,even if it means seceding from the state? Why or why not? In making your argument,back it up with examples of the actions some nations have taken with regard to potentially forming their own state and the effects of those actions.

The growing integration of the world in terms of politics,economics,and culture is known as

All of the states that fulfill the four criteria of statehood are recognized as states in the international system.

Globalization has

When decisions heavily depend on precedent and major changes are unlikely,decision makers are likely to be following

Some states are currently contested.

While ethnonationalist movements challenge the state,they have never been labeled as terrorists because of the legitimacy of their claims.

Groups of people from different states who share religious,ideological,or policy beliefs and who work together to change the status quo are known as

Which of the following statements about ethnonationalist movements is correct?

Which of the following is true of the liberal view of diplomacy?

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Exam 5: The State

Traditional diplomacy refers to

When we examine the influence of labor unions in a state's foreign policy decisions,we are using which model of decision making?

________ is the use (or threat)of force to get a target state to do something or to undo something it has done.

Which of the following perspectives highlights the high levels of trade between democracies as one explanation for the democratic peace?

According to the rational model of decision making,foreign policy decisions result from members of the government rationally following their standard operating procedures.

Placing an arms embargo on Sudan beginning in 2004 because of its treatment of its citizens is an example of

For a state's policy to have "credibility," which of the following must be the case?

Which of the following is required for an entity to be considered a state?

The divergent policies of Australia and Canada regarding the 2003 Iraq War would be attributed to ________ by the ________ model of foreign policy making.

Do you think nations have the right to national self-determination,even if it means seceding from the state? Why or why not? In making your argument,back it up with examples of the actions some nations have taken with regard to potentially forming their own state and the effects of those actions.

The growing integration of the world in terms of politics,economics,and culture is known as

All of the states that fulfill the four criteria of statehood are recognized as states in the international system.

Globalization has

When decisions heavily depend on precedent and major changes are unlikely,decision makers are likely to be following

Some states are currently contested.

While ethnonationalist movements challenge the state,they have never been labeled as terrorists because of the legitimacy of their claims.

Groups of people from different states who share religious,ideological,or policy beliefs and who work together to change the status quo are known as

Which of the following statements about ethnonationalist movements is correct?

Which of the following is true of the liberal view of diplomacy?

Approaches to International Relations

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

International Relations Theories

Levels of Analysis

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

The divergent policies of Australia and Canada regarding the 2003 Iraq War would be attributed to by the model of foreign policy making.