Question 1

Which of the following is true of liberal views of the role of economics in cooperation?

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A)  Engaging in economic exchange makes states less cooperative. 
B)  Economics is an inherently conflictual issue area. 
C)  Economic interdependence fosters cooperation. 
D)  Cooperation is less likely as economic globalization increases. 
A)  Engaging in economic exchange makes states less cooperative. 
B)  Economics is an inherently conflictual issue area. 
C)  Economic interdependence fosters cooperation. 
D)  Cooperation is less likely as economic globalization increases. C

Question 2

The idea that states mutually rely on one another for goods and/or economic gains is known as

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A)  economic liberalism. 
B)  economic commercialism. 
C)  economic conservatism. 
D)  economic interdependence. 
A)  economic liberalism. 
B)  economic commercialism. 
C)  economic conservatism. 
D)  economic interdependence. D

Question 3

Vertical enforcement of law

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A)  takes place only at the domestic level through state governments. 
B)  takes place only at the international level through international institutions. 
C)  takes place only at the domestic level through state courts. 
D)  can take place at both the domestic and international level. 
A)  takes place only at the domestic level through state governments. 
B)  takes place only at the international level through international institutions. 
C)  takes place only at the domestic level through state courts. 
D)  can take place at both the domestic and international level. D

Question 4

There are both vertical and horizontal mechanisms that work to enforce international law.Which of these mechanisms do you think is most effective,and why? In answering this question,be sure to describe the various characteristics of each mechanism and back up your evaluation of them with real-world examples.

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of vertical and horizo

Question 5

Neoliberal institutionalists believe that the possibility of reciprocity in repeated interactions can foster cooperation among states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to neoliberal institutionalists,the WTO's dispute settlement procedure that evaluates whether state actions violate international law is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an international institution being ineffective. 
B)  an international institution lengthening the shadow of the future. 
C)  an international institution providing information to help states engage in reciprocity. 
D)  an international institution hindering cooperation. 
A)  an international institution being ineffective. 
B)  an international institution lengthening the shadow of the future. 
C)  an international institution providing information to help states engage in reciprocity. 
D)  an international institution hindering cooperation.

Question 7

The fact that international laws are seen as legitimate means that

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A)  states always follow them. 
B)  all international courts are granted compulsory jurisdiction over state actions. 
C)  they can deal only with certain types of issues. 
D)  they are supported logically and justifiably. 
A)  states always follow them. 
B)  all international courts are granted compulsory jurisdiction over state actions. 
C)  they can deal only with certain types of issues. 
D)  they are supported logically and justifiably.

Question 8

Neoliberal institutionalists argue that when international actors cooperate with each other it is not because they are innately good,but rather because

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A)  cooperating helps them overcome self-interest. 
B)  cooperating complicates the prisoner's dilemma. 
C)  it is in the self-interest of each to cooperate. 
D)  cooperation is mandated by international law. 
A)  cooperating helps them overcome self-interest. 
B)  cooperating complicates the prisoner's dilemma. 
C)  it is in the self-interest of each to cooperate. 
D)  cooperation is mandated by international law.

Question 9

Realists argue that states' concern with relative gains will undermine international cooperation.What do they mean by this?

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A)  States will not cooperate since they have relatively little to gain from doing so. 
B)  States cannot be sure they will gain anything from cooperation,so they have little incentive to try. 
C)  States are reluctant to cooperate because they fear their partners will cheat,and no one will gain from cooperation. 
D)  States will be reluctant to cooperate even for mutual gain because their partners may benefit more,gaining additional power to use against them in the future. 
A)  States will not cooperate since they have relatively little to gain from doing so. 
B)  States cannot be sure they will gain anything from cooperation,so they have little incentive to try. 
C)  States are reluctant to cooperate because they fear their partners will cheat,and no one will gain from cooperation. 
D)  States will be reluctant to cooperate even for mutual gain because their partners may benefit more,gaining additional power to use against them in the future.

Question 10

Neoliberal institutionalists think international institutions are important in fostering cooperation,but other liberal theorists do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

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A)  was superseded by the UN when the UN came into existence. 
B)  was superseded by the ICJ when the ICJ was created. 
C)  is a treaty governing international laws that are created by the European Union. 
D)  is a treaty governing the creation and enforcement of treaties. 
A)  was superseded by the UN when the UN came into existence. 
B)  was superseded by the ICJ when the ICJ was created. 
C)  is a treaty governing international laws that are created by the European Union. 
D)  is a treaty governing the creation and enforcement of treaties.

Question 12

When ruled against,no state has ever abided by an ICJ decision,demonstrating how weak an institution it is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Neoliberal institutionalist scholars and constructivist scholars all provide potential explanations for why we see cooperation by states in the international system.Do you think there are different issue areas where one might be more accurate in its explanations than the others? Why or why not? In answering this question,be sure to describe the various explanations put forth by neoliberal institutionalist and constructivist scholars and back up your answer with real-world examples from different issue areas.

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Neoliberal institutionalist scholars and

Question 14

According to realists,a focus on relative gains occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  because the international system is anarchic. 
B)  because a concern with absolute gains leads to conflict. 
C)  because a concern with absolute gains leads to cooperation. 
D)  because states do not want to cooperate. 
A)  because the international system is anarchic. 
B)  because a concern with absolute gains leads to conflict. 
C)  because a concern with absolute gains leads to cooperation. 
D)  because states do not want to cooperate.

Question 15

In a prisoner's dilemma situation

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A)  both actors are concerned with relative gains. 
B)  both actors are better off if they mutually cooperate than if they mutually defect. 
C)  both actors prefer to cooperate. 
D)  cooperation is not possible. 
A)  both actors are concerned with relative gains. 
B)  both actors are better off if they mutually cooperate than if they mutually defect. 
C)  both actors prefer to cooperate. 
D)  cooperation is not possible.

Question 16

Raising the costs of violating a commitment makes that commitment

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A)  less cooperative. 
B)  more cooperative. 
C)  less credible. 
D)  more credible. 
A)  less cooperative. 
B)  more cooperative. 
C)  less credible. 
D)  more credible.

Question 17

Constructivists view cooperation as

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A)  the norm in the international system. 
B)  never being the result of strategic calculations by states. 
C)  resulting from shared understandings that create expectations about cooperative behavior. 
D)  proof that states are not rational actors. 
A)  the norm in the international system. 
B)  never being the result of strategic calculations by states. 
C)  resulting from shared understandings that create expectations about cooperative behavior. 
D)  proof that states are not rational actors.

Question 18

Because NATO creates expectations about future interactions in security and defense policy,

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A)  neoliberal institutionalists expect its members to cooperate in those issue areas. 
B)  realists expect its members to cooperate in those issue areas. 
C)  neoliberal institutionalists expect its members to try to expand its membership. 
D)  realists expect states to try to expand its membership. 
A)  neoliberal institutionalists expect its members to cooperate in those issue areas. 
B)  realists expect its members to cooperate in those issue areas. 
C)  neoliberal institutionalists expect its members to try to expand its membership. 
D)  realists expect states to try to expand its membership.

Question 19

International law differs from law at the state level in that

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A)  there is no sovereign body with enforcement power. 
B)  international legislative bodies have greater power than state legislatures. 
C)  the world court's compulsory jurisdiction supersedes state interests. 
D)  law at the state level relies on reciprocity for its enforcement. 
A)  there is no sovereign body with enforcement power. 
B)  international legislative bodies have greater power than state legislatures. 
C)  the world court's compulsory jurisdiction supersedes state interests. 
D)  law at the state level relies on reciprocity for its enforcement.

Question 20

Which of the following problems do realists think makes cooperation difficult?

Accepted Answer

A)  states' lack of shared identities 
B)  states' concern with relative gains 
C)  states' long shadow of the future 
D)  reciprocity 
A)  states' lack of shared identities 
B)  states' concern with relative gains 
C)  states' long shadow of the future 
D)  reciprocity

Which of the following is true of liberal views of the role of economics in cooperation?

The idea that states mutually rely on one another for goods and/or economic gains is known as

Vertical enforcement of law

Neoliberal institutionalists believe that the possibility of reciprocity in repeated interactions can foster cooperation among states.

According to neoliberal institutionalists,the WTO's dispute settlement procedure that evaluates whether state actions violate international law is an example of

The fact that international laws are seen as legitimate means that

Neoliberal institutionalists argue that when international actors cooperate with each other it is not because they are innately good,but rather because

Realists argue that states' concern with relative gains will undermine international cooperation.What do they mean by this?

Neoliberal institutionalists think international institutions are important in fostering cooperation,but other liberal theorists do not.

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

When ruled against,no state has ever abided by an ICJ decision,demonstrating how weak an institution it is.

According to realists,a focus on relative gains occurs

In a prisoner's dilemma situation

Raising the costs of violating a commitment makes that commitment

Constructivists view cooperation as

Because NATO creates expectations about future interactions in security and defense policy,

International law differs from law at the state level in that

Which of the following problems do realists think makes cooperation difficult?

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Exam 7: International Cooperation and International Law

Which of the following is true of liberal views of the role of economics in cooperation?

The idea that states mutually rely on one another for goods and/or economic gains is known as

Vertical enforcement of law

Neoliberal institutionalists believe that the possibility of reciprocity in repeated interactions can foster cooperation among states.

According to neoliberal institutionalists,the WTO's dispute settlement procedure that evaluates whether state actions violate international law is an example of

The fact that international laws are seen as legitimate means that

Neoliberal institutionalists argue that when international actors cooperate with each other it is not because they are innately good,but rather because

Realists argue that states' concern with relative gains will undermine international cooperation.What do they mean by this?

Neoliberal institutionalists think international institutions are important in fostering cooperation,but other liberal theorists do not.

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

When ruled against,no state has ever abided by an ICJ decision,demonstrating how weak an institution it is.

According to realists,a focus on relative gains occurs

In a prisoner's dilemma situation

Raising the costs of violating a commitment makes that commitment

Constructivists view cooperation as

Because NATO creates expectations about future interactions in security and defense policy,

International law differs from law at the state level in that

Which of the following problems do realists think makes cooperation difficult?

Approaches to International Relations

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

International Relations Theories

Levels of Analysis

The State

War and Security

International Political Economy

Intergovernmental Organizations and Nongovernmental Organizations

Human Rights

Human Security: Migration, Global Health, and the Environment

Filters