Question 1

The uprisings of the Muslim Uighur minority in China are an example of

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A)  pluralism. 
B)  a branch of the Islamic State. 
C)  an ethnonationalist movement. 
D)  cultural relativism. 
A)  pluralism. 
B)  a branch of the Islamic State. 
C)  an ethnonationalist movement. 
D)  cultural relativism.

Question 2

The fight over trade policy formation that takes place within the government between the ministries of agriculture,industry,and labor best illustrates which foreign policy model at work?

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

Question 3

Choosing a policy that satisfies different constituents without alienating any is an example of

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A)  rationalizing. 
B)  satisficing. 
C)  following a standard operating procedure. 
D)  pluralizing. 
A)  rationalizing. 
B)  satisficing. 
C)  following a standard operating procedure. 
D)  pluralizing.

Question 4

President Bush's threat to use force if Saddam Hussein's regime did not leave Iraq is an example of

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

Question 5

Which model of foreign policy making treats states as unitary actors that weigh costs and benefits of various policy decisions?

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

Question 6

Force (and the threat of force)is central to ________ thinking.

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A)  realist 
B)  liberal 
C)  constructivist 
D)  diplomatic 
A)  realist 
B)  liberal 
C)  constructivist 
D)  diplomatic

Question 7

The bureaucratic/organizational model and pluralist model of decision making are highlighted by which theoretical perspective?

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

Question 8

The Islamic State is

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A)  the only remaining Islamic fundamentalist group. 
B)  an extremist Shiite group. 
C)  an extremist Sunni group. 
D)  not connected to any particular branch of Islam. 
A)  the only remaining Islamic fundamentalist group. 
B)  an extremist Shiite group. 
C)  an extremist Sunni group. 
D)  not connected to any particular branch of Islam.

Question 9

The unification of Italy and Germany in the nineteenth century was propelled by the belief that

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A)  nation-states should not exist. 
B)  groups should not pursue national self-determination. 
C)  nations should form their own states. 
D)  nations and states should be separate. 
A)  nation-states should not exist. 
B)  groups should not pursue national self-determination. 
C)  nations should form their own states. 
D)  nations and states should be separate.

Question 10

Deterrence is a strategy that

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A)  is more effective for small states than for large states. 
B)  ultimately requires the use of force. 
C)  involves a commitment by one state to punish another state if it takes an undesired action. 
D)  works even if states lack the capacity to follow through with their commitments. 
A)  is more effective for small states than for large states. 
B)  ultimately requires the use of force. 
C)  involves a commitment by one state to punish another state if it takes an undesired action. 
D)  works even if states lack the capacity to follow through with their commitments.

Question 11

What is the difference between compellence and deterrence? Which of these strategies that State A might use do you think is likely to be most effective in getting State B to behave according to State A's interests? Why or under what conditions?

Accepted Answer

Compellence and deterrence are both stra

Question 12

The referendum for independence held in the Kurdish region of Iraq in 2017 is an illustration of

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural relativism. 
B)  a demand for national self-determination. 
C)  the norm of R2P. 
D)  compellence. 
A)  cultural relativism. 
B)  a demand for national self-determination. 
C)  the norm of R2P. 
D)  compellence.

Question 13

In a nation-state,

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A)  there is a congruence between state and nation. 
B)  the state encompasses many nations. 
C)  the nation occupies many states. 
D)  the country is composed of a number of smaller areas coordinated together by the central government. 
A)  there is a congruence between state and nation. 
B)  the state encompasses many nations. 
C)  the nation occupies many states. 
D)  the country is composed of a number of smaller areas coordinated together by the central government.

Question 14

Positive engagement with other states is used only in diplomatic statecraft; it is not used in economic statecraft.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How have new technologies such as Facebook and cell phones influenced the role of the state in the international system?

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A)  They have challenged state sovereignty by facilitating the organization of transnational movements that challenge the authority of the state. 
B)  They reinforce state sovereignty because they facilitate communication,which makes it easier for states to exert control over their citizens. 
C)  They reinforce state sovereignty because they have allowed the spread of Western values and ideas,which focus on the primacy of state sovereignty. 
D)  They have not had any real effect on state sovereignty. 
A)  They have challenged state sovereignty by facilitating the organization of transnational movements that challenge the authority of the state. 
B)  They reinforce state sovereignty because they facilitate communication,which makes it easier for states to exert control over their citizens. 
C)  They reinforce state sovereignty because they have allowed the spread of Western values and ideas,which focus on the primacy of state sovereignty. 
D)  They have not had any real effect on state sovereignty.

Question 16

Which of the following activities is an example of public diplomacy?

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A)  the national security adviser trying to improve the U.S.image by appearing on the Arabic TV network,Al Jazeera 
B)  the U.S.secretary of defense briefing foreign leaders 
C)  conducting an opinion poll 
D)  holding a televised summit of foreign business leaders 
A)  the national security adviser trying to improve the U.S.image by appearing on the Arabic TV network,Al Jazeera 
B)  the U.S.secretary of defense briefing foreign leaders 
C)  conducting an opinion poll 
D)  holding a televised summit of foreign business leaders

Question 17

The challenges of globalization,transnational movements,ethnonational movements,transnational crime,and failed states have been argued to limit state power and/or sovereignty.Choose two of these potential challenges and present an argument as to why you do or do not think that challenge represents a real limit to state sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

The challenges of transnational crime an

Question 18

A realist explanation for the democratic peace is that democratic states tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  have leaders that are more peace-oriented. 
B)  share membership in many international institutions. 
C)  trade more with each other. 
D)  belong to the same alliances. 
A)  have leaders that are more peace-oriented. 
B)  share membership in many international institutions. 
C)  trade more with each other. 
D)  belong to the same alliances.

Question 19

A state is a group of people who share a common set of characteristics,such as a common language or culture,while a nation is a geographically defined entity with a stable population and a government diplomatically recognized by others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Many states are failing to control transnational crimes such as smuggling,counterfeiting,and money laundering,threatening their sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The uprisings of the Muslim Uighur minority in China are an example of

The fight over trade policy formation that takes place within the government between the ministries of agriculture,industry,and labor best illustrates which foreign policy model at work?

Choosing a policy that satisfies different constituents without alienating any is an example of

President Bush's threat to use force if Saddam Hussein's regime did not leave Iraq is an example of

Which model of foreign policy making treats states as unitary actors that weigh costs and benefits of various policy decisions?

Force (and the threat of force)is central to ________ thinking.

The bureaucratic/organizational model and pluralist model of decision making are highlighted by which theoretical perspective?

The Islamic State is

The unification of Italy and Germany in the nineteenth century was propelled by the belief that

Deterrence is a strategy that

What is the difference between compellence and deterrence? Which of these strategies that State A might use do you think is likely to be most effective in getting State B to behave according to State A's interests? Why or under what conditions?

The referendum for independence held in the Kurdish region of Iraq in 2017 is an illustration of

In a nation-state,

Positive engagement with other states is used only in diplomatic statecraft; it is not used in economic statecraft.

How have new technologies such as Facebook and cell phones influenced the role of the state in the international system?

Which of the following activities is an example of public diplomacy?

A realist explanation for the democratic peace is that democratic states tend to

A state is a group of people who share a common set of characteristics,such as a common language or culture,while a nation is a geographically defined entity with a stable population and a government diplomatically recognized by others.

Many states are failing to control transnational crimes such as smuggling,counterfeiting,and money laundering,threatening their sovereignty.

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Exam 5: The State

The uprisings of the Muslim Uighur minority in China are an example of

The fight over trade policy formation that takes place within the government between the ministries of agriculture,industry,and labor best illustrates which foreign policy model at work?

Choosing a policy that satisfies different constituents without alienating any is an example of

President Bush's threat to use force if Saddam Hussein's regime did not leave Iraq is an example of

Which model of foreign policy making treats states as unitary actors that weigh costs and benefits of various policy decisions?

Force (and the threat of force)is central to ________ thinking.

The bureaucratic/organizational model and pluralist model of decision making are highlighted by which theoretical perspective?

The Islamic State is

The unification of Italy and Germany in the nineteenth century was propelled by the belief that

Deterrence is a strategy that

What is the difference between compellence and deterrence? Which of these strategies that State A might use do you think is likely to be most effective in getting State B to behave according to State A's interests? Why or under what conditions?

The referendum for independence held in the Kurdish region of Iraq in 2017 is an illustration of

In a nation-state,

Positive engagement with other states is used only in diplomatic statecraft; it is not used in economic statecraft.

How have new technologies such as Facebook and cell phones influenced the role of the state in the international system?

Which of the following activities is an example of public diplomacy?

A realist explanation for the democratic peace is that democratic states tend to

A state is a group of people who share a common set of characteristics,such as a common language or culture,while a nation is a geographically defined entity with a stable population and a government diplomatically recognized by others.

Many states are failing to control transnational crimes such as smuggling,counterfeiting,and money laundering,threatening their sovereignty.

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