Question 1

Which of the following is true of the effectiveness of sanctions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sanctions have been effective only when combined with strategies of military deterrence. 
B)  Positive sanctions have proven effective while negative sanctions have not. 
C)  Negative sanctions have proven effective while positive sanctions have not. 
D)  The use of sanctions has sometimes been effective and sometimes not. 
A)  Sanctions have been effective only when combined with strategies of military deterrence. 
B)  Positive sanctions have proven effective while negative sanctions have not. 
C)  Negative sanctions have proven effective while positive sanctions have not. 
D)  The use of sanctions has sometimes been effective and sometimes not.

Question 2

A "fragile state" is one that

Accepted Answer

A)  no longer exists. 
B)  loses its seat at the United Nations. 
C)  has recently changed government types. 
D)  is unable to perform one of its vital functions. 
A)  no longer exists. 
B)  loses its seat at the United Nations. 
C)  has recently changed government types. 
D)  is unable to perform one of its vital functions.

Question 3

________ diplomacy involves trying to create an overall image that enhances a state's ability to achieve its objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Two-level 
B)  Realist 
C)  Open 
D)  Public 
A)  Two-level 
B)  Realist 
C)  Open 
D)  Public

Question 4

Realists see the two-level game of international bargaining as

Accepted Answer

A)  highlighting the importance of domestic politics in international relations. 
B)  showing that domestic politics is not important in international relations. 
C)  being constrained by the structure of the international system. 
D)  showing that the structure of the international system is not important in international relations. 
A)  highlighting the importance of domestic politics in international relations. 
B)  showing that domestic politics is not important in international relations. 
C)  being constrained by the structure of the international system. 
D)  showing that the structure of the international system is not important in international relations.

Question 5

"National self-determination" is

Accepted Answer

A)  the idea that states should respect other cultures. 
B)  the idea that only certain cultures can make up a state. 
C)  the idea that people of the same nation have the right to determine how and under what conditions they should live. 
D)  the idea that the state defines what makes up a nation. 
A)  the idea that states should respect other cultures. 
B)  the idea that only certain cultures can make up a state. 
C)  the idea that people of the same nation have the right to determine how and under what conditions they should live. 
D)  the idea that the state defines what makes up a nation.

Question 6

The rational model of foreign policy decision making

Accepted Answer

A)  conceives of governments as choosing policies that maximize their strategic objectives. 
B)  is applicable only if a state has a democratic government. 
C)  emphasizes organizational procedures. 
D)  has been adopted by virtually every Western country. 
A)  conceives of governments as choosing policies that maximize their strategic objectives. 
B)  is applicable only if a state has a democratic government. 
C)  emphasizes organizational procedures. 
D)  has been adopted by virtually every Western country.

Question 7

Limited sanctions targeted to hurt or support specific groups of people are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  smart sanctions. 
B)  deterrent sanctions. 
C)  track-two diplomacy. 
D)  engagement. 
A)  smart sanctions. 
B)  deterrent sanctions. 
C)  track-two diplomacy. 
D)  engagement.

Question 8

A nation is

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of people who share a common history,language,and set of customs or lifestyle. 
B)  any group of people living within a particular state's borders. 
C)  one of the legal criteria for a state. 
D)  the same thing as a state. 
A)  a group of people who share a common history,language,and set of customs or lifestyle. 
B)  any group of people living within a particular state's borders. 
C)  one of the legal criteria for a state. 
D)  the same thing as a state.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Realists believe that diplomacy is the most effective tool of statecraft. 
B)  Realists believe that diplomacy is likely to be ineffective without being backed by economic statecraft or force. 
C)  Realists believe that public diplomacy can be effective,but not track-two diplomacy. 
D)  Realists believe that diplomacy is effective only if coupled with deterrence. 
A)  Realists believe that diplomacy is the most effective tool of statecraft. 
B)  Realists believe that diplomacy is likely to be ineffective without being backed by economic statecraft or force. 
C)  Realists believe that public diplomacy can be effective,but not track-two diplomacy. 
D)  Realists believe that diplomacy is effective only if coupled with deterrence.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about transnational crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  States have been largely incapable of responding effectively. 
B)  States themselves do not actively participate in transnational criminal activities. 
C)  Transnational crime only occurs in failed states. 
D)  Transnational criminal activities have declined with the spread of globalization. 
A)  States have been largely incapable of responding effectively. 
B)  States themselves do not actively participate in transnational criminal activities. 
C)  Transnational crime only occurs in failed states. 
D)  Transnational criminal activities have declined with the spread of globalization.

Question 11

France's export of military equipment to Saudi Arabia to build an alliance in the region is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  public diplomacy. 
B)  track-two diplomacy. 
C)  engagement. 
D)  compellence. 
A)  public diplomacy. 
B)  track-two diplomacy. 
C)  engagement. 
D)  compellence.

Question 12

According to the bureaucratic politics model of decision making,foreign policy decisions are made through negotiations among members of the government that represent different interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true of transnational movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transnational movements are all united by various religious ideals. 
B)  They can develop around issues such as the environment. 
C)  All transnational movements pose a direct challenge to the state. 
D)  To date,transnational movements have only developed in fragile states. 
A)  Transnational movements are all united by various religious ideals. 
B)  They can develop around issues such as the environment. 
C)  All transnational movements pose a direct challenge to the state. 
D)  To date,transnational movements have only developed in fragile states.

Question 14

As long as a state has the ability to carry out a threat,that threat is credible even if the state does not have the incentive to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The set of strategies a state can take vis-à-vis other states is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  compellence. 
B)  public diplomacy. 
C)  statecraft. 
D)  engagement. 
A)  compellence. 
B)  public diplomacy. 
C)  statecraft. 
D)  engagement.

Question 16

The pluralist model highlights the importance of ________ in foreign policy decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  diverse societal interests 
B)  cost-benefit analyses 
C)  standard operating procedures 
D)  negotiations among bureaucracies with different interests 
A)  diverse societal interests 
B)  cost-benefit analyses 
C)  standard operating procedures 
D)  negotiations among bureaucracies with different interests

Question 17

State A is deciding whether or not to enter into a trade agreement with State B.Using any two of the three models of foreign policy decision making,present contrasting interpretations of State A's hypothetical decision making process.

Accepted Answer

The rational actor model would suggest t

Question 18

Which of the following is a nation that does not have its own state?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Danes 
C)  Ottoman Empire 
D)  Kurds 
A)  United States 
B)  Danes 
C)  Ottoman Empire 
D)  Kurds

Question 19

Constructivists argue that foreign policy decisions are based on which two factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  rational thinking and leaders' interpretations of salient international norms 
B)  bureaucratic interactions and leaders' interpretations of salient international norms 
C)  bureaucratic interactions and the country's strategic culture 
D)  the country's strategic culture and leaders' interpretations of salient international norms 
A)  rational thinking and leaders' interpretations of salient international norms 
B)  bureaucratic interactions and leaders' interpretations of salient international norms 
C)  bureaucratic interactions and the country's strategic culture 
D)  the country's strategic culture and leaders' interpretations of salient international norms

Question 20

The "two-level game" of international negotiation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the fact that states must often negotiate not only with an opponent state,but third-party states as well. 
B)  the fact that bargaining occurs between states as well as between state negotiators and their various domestic constituencies. 
C)  when diplomatic negotiations are also coupled with economic statecraft. 
D)  the use of a mediator in negotiations. 
A)  the fact that states must often negotiate not only with an opponent state,but third-party states as well. 
B)  the fact that bargaining occurs between states as well as between state negotiators and their various domestic constituencies. 
C)  when diplomatic negotiations are also coupled with economic statecraft. 
D)  the use of a mediator in negotiations.

Which of the following is true of the effectiveness of sanctions?

A "fragile state" is one that

________ diplomacy involves trying to create an overall image that enhances a state's ability to achieve its objectives.

Realists see the two-level game of international bargaining as

"National self-determination" is

The rational model of foreign policy decision making

Limited sanctions targeted to hurt or support specific groups of people are known as

A nation is

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

Which of the following statements is true about transnational crime?

France's export of military equipment to Saudi Arabia to build an alliance in the region is an example of

According to the bureaucratic politics model of decision making,foreign policy decisions are made through negotiations among members of the government that represent different interests.

Which of the following is true of transnational movements?

As long as a state has the ability to carry out a threat,that threat is credible even if the state does not have the incentive to do so.

The set of strategies a state can take vis-à-vis other states is known as

The pluralist model highlights the importance of ________ in foreign policy decision making.

State A is deciding whether or not to enter into a trade agreement with State B.Using any two of the three models of foreign policy decision making,present contrasting interpretations of State A's hypothetical decision making process.

Which of the following is a nation that does not have its own state?

Constructivists argue that foreign policy decisions are based on which two factors?

The "two-level game" of international negotiation refers to

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

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Exam 5: The State

Which of the following is true of the effectiveness of sanctions?

A "fragile state" is one that

________ diplomacy involves trying to create an overall image that enhances a state's ability to achieve its objectives.

Realists see the two-level game of international bargaining as

"National self-determination" is

The rational model of foreign policy decision making

Limited sanctions targeted to hurt or support specific groups of people are known as

A nation is

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

Which of the following statements is true about transnational crime?

France's export of military equipment to Saudi Arabia to build an alliance in the region is an example of

According to the bureaucratic politics model of decision making,foreign policy decisions are made through negotiations among members of the government that represent different interests.

Which of the following is true of transnational movements?

As long as a state has the ability to carry out a threat,that threat is credible even if the state does not have the incentive to do so.

The set of strategies a state can take vis-à-vis other states is known as

The pluralist model highlights the importance of ________ in foreign policy decision making.

State A is deciding whether or not to enter into a trade agreement with State B.Using any two of the three models of foreign policy decision making,present contrasting interpretations of State A's hypothetical decision making process.

Which of the following is a nation that does not have its own state?

Constructivists argue that foreign policy decisions are based on which two factors?

The "two-level game" of international negotiation refers to

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