Question 1

How is the Iranian effort to acquire nuclear capabilities an example of the problem of sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

A) Iran could potentially use a nuclear weapon to attack another sovereign nation. 
B) Iran does not have the legitimate authority to break international atomic energy agreements. 
C) Iran is powerless to stop other nations from imposing economic sanctions to stop its nuclear program. 
D) Iran has no obligation to comply with the desire of other nations to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons. 
A) Iran could potentially use a nuclear weapon to attack another sovereign nation. 
B) Iran does not have the legitimate authority to break international atomic energy agreements. 
C) Iran is powerless to stop other nations from imposing economic sanctions to stop its nuclear program. 
D) Iran has no obligation to comply with the desire of other nations to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Question 2

Which of these is the best example of misperception in international politics?

Accepted Answer

A) Israel believes that Iran is one of its enemies. 
B) The leaders of ISIS believe that the United States is providing arms to its enemies. 
C) The Soviet Union believed that the United States was opposed to its economic system. 
D) President Bush believed that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction. 
A) Israel believes that Iran is one of its enemies. 
B) The leaders of ISIS believe that the United States is providing arms to its enemies. 
C) The Soviet Union believed that the United States was opposed to its economic system. 
D) President Bush believed that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction.

Question 3

In practice,it is easy to determine if a nation is sovereign or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The European Union is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the European members of the United Nations 
B) the European allies of the Soviet Union during the Cold War 
C) a country that comprises many formerly sovereign countries in Europe 
D) a set of European countries that chose to create a political and economic union 
A) the European members of the United Nations 
B) the European allies of the Soviet Union during the Cold War 
C) a country that comprises many formerly sovereign countries in Europe 
D) a set of European countries that chose to create a political and economic union

Question 5

Which of the following is evidence that bipolarity increases stability in the international system?

Accepted Answer

A) the importance of economics for ending the Cold War 
B) the long period of peace among European powers during the nineteenth century 
C) the ability of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization to promote globalization 
D) the absence of major wars between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War period 
A) the importance of economics for ending the Cold War 
B) the long period of peace among European powers during the nineteenth century 
C) the ability of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization to promote globalization 
D) the absence of major wars between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War period

Question 6

The European Union does not allow its member nations to charge tariffs on agricultural goods traded among members.This policy is most likely a result of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the impact of "Thatcherism" 
B) European resistance to globalization 
C) the economic power of the United States 
D) the political influence of European farmers 
A) the impact of "Thatcherism" 
B) European resistance to globalization 
C) the economic power of the United States 
D) the political influence of European farmers

Question 7

In East Asia,civilians guide what are deemed key industries,aimed at rapid growth and dominance of certain markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sovereignty means that foreign powers have no business intruding in your country's affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The provision of U.S.military aid to Afghanistan __________.

Accepted Answer

A) demonstrates that Afghanistan is a failed state 
B) limits the degree of Afghanistan's sovereignty 
C) brings Afghanistan into the international system 
D) guarantees Afghanistan control over its territory 
A) demonstrates that Afghanistan is a failed state 
B) limits the degree of Afghanistan's sovereignty 
C) brings Afghanistan into the international system 
D) guarantees Afghanistan control over its territory

Question 10

The notion that sovereignty is a question of degree means that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a failed state still has a high degree of sovereignty. 
B) sovereign nations often claim territories that are overlapping. 
C) within a particular territory there are various interest groups vying for power. 
D) a legally sovereign nation does not necessarily have full control over its own territory. 
A) a failed state still has a high degree of sovereignty. 
B) sovereign nations often claim territories that are overlapping. 
C) within a particular territory there are various interest groups vying for power. 
D) a legally sovereign nation does not necessarily have full control over its own territory.

Question 11

Which statement explains why forming a world government is difficult?

Accepted Answer

A) States have different forms of government. 
B) States have a wide variety of economic policies. 
C) States would have to be committed to globalization. 
D) States would have to give up a great deal of sovereignty. 
A) States have different forms of government. 
B) States have a wide variety of economic policies. 
C) States would have to be committed to globalization. 
D) States would have to give up a great deal of sovereignty.

Question 12

Third parties can carry messages back and forth,clarify the issues,and suggest compromises,as the UN's Ralph Bunche did between Arabs and Israelis in 1949.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is in a country's national interest is most often determined by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) foreign policy makers 
B) the majority of citizens 
C) international institutions 
D) multinational corporations 
A) foreign policy makers 
B) the majority of citizens 
C) international institutions 
D) multinational corporations

Question 14

The doctrine of supranationalism is difficult for some political leaders to accept because __________.

Accepted Answer

A) it involves giving up sovereignty 
B) they reject balance-of-power thinking 
C) they have misperceptions about what it involves 
D) it relies on a narrow definition of national interest 
A) it involves giving up sovereignty 
B) they reject balance-of-power thinking 
C) they have misperceptions about what it involves 
D) it relies on a narrow definition of national interest

Question 15

Which of these statements most likely comes from an advocate of noninterventionism?

Accepted Answer

A) The United States cannot be isolated in world affairs,but it should use its military capabilities only sparingly. 
B) The United States should pressure the United Nations to be more assertive in the name of collective security. 
C) The United States should participate in peacekeeping missions only when there is a clear humanitarian purpose. 
D) The United States should withdraw from international institutions,but it should continue trading with other nations. 
A) The United States cannot be isolated in world affairs,but it should use its military capabilities only sparingly. 
B) The United States should pressure the United Nations to be more assertive in the name of collective security. 
C) The United States should participate in peacekeeping missions only when there is a clear humanitarian purpose. 
D) The United States should withdraw from international institutions,but it should continue trading with other nations.

Question 16

Which statement best explains why China presents the United States with a different challenge than the Soviet Union once did?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike the Soviet Union,China cannot limit U.S.trade in Asia. 
B) Unlike the Soviet Union,China does not have an overarching,long-term goal. 
C) Unlike the Soviet Union,China is not seeking to spread its system outside of its own boundaries. 
D) Unlike the Soviet Union,China does not present the United States with a direct economic threat. 
A) Unlike the Soviet Union,China cannot limit U.S.trade in Asia. 
B) Unlike the Soviet Union,China does not have an overarching,long-term goal. 
C) Unlike the Soviet Union,China is not seeking to spread its system outside of its own boundaries. 
D) Unlike the Soviet Union,China does not present the United States with a direct economic threat.

Question 17

Which of these is an example that supports the functionalist view?

Accepted Answer

A) The League of Nations was replaced by the United Nations. 
B) The international community strongly supports sanctions against North Korea. 
C) The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade evolved into the World Trade Organization. 
D) The Cold War competition between the United States and the Soviet Union produced a long period of international stability. 
A) The League of Nations was replaced by the United Nations. 
B) The international community strongly supports sanctions against North Korea. 
C) The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade evolved into the World Trade Organization. 
D) The Cold War competition between the United States and the Soviet Union produced a long period of international stability.

Question 18

The U.S.forces in IFOR (Implementation Force)in Bosnia during the 1990s were adequately equipped and instructed to destroy attackers; these robust rules of engagement incited violent rebellion from Serbian forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How does international relations compare to domestic politics?

Accepted Answer

A) There are more international rules than domestic laws. 
B) The power structure of international relations is less complex. 
C) There is no central power that can enforce rules in international politics. 
D) The number of interest groups involved in international politics is much smaller. 
A) There are more international rules than domestic laws. 
B) The power structure of international relations is less complex. 
C) There is no central power that can enforce rules in international politics. 
D) The number of interest groups involved in international politics is much smaller.

Question 20

The balance of power theory claims that peace will occur when __________.

Accepted Answer

A) there is a clear hierarchy of capacities among nations in a region 
B) major nations have roughly the same level of military capabilities 
C) the international system is dominated by only one or two major powers 
D) there are no misperceptions about competing nations' intentions toward each other 
A) there is a clear hierarchy of capacities among nations in a region 
B) major nations have roughly the same level of military capabilities 
C) the international system is dominated by only one or two major powers 
D) there are no misperceptions about competing nations' intentions toward each other

How is the Iranian effort to acquire nuclear capabilities an example of the problem of sovereignty?

Which of these is the best example of misperception in international politics?

In practice,it is easy to determine if a nation is sovereign or not.

The European Union is __________.

Which of the following is evidence that bipolarity increases stability in the international system?

The European Union does not allow its member nations to charge tariffs on agricultural goods traded among members.This policy is most likely a result of __________.

In East Asia,civilians guide what are deemed key industries,aimed at rapid growth and dominance of certain markets.

Sovereignty means that foreign powers have no business intruding in your country's affairs.

The provision of U.S.military aid to Afghanistan __________.

The notion that sovereignty is a question of degree means that __________.

Which statement explains why forming a world government is difficult?

Third parties can carry messages back and forth,clarify the issues,and suggest compromises,as the UN's Ralph Bunche did between Arabs and Israelis in 1949.

What is in a country's national interest is most often determined by __________.

The doctrine of supranationalism is difficult for some political leaders to accept because __________.

Which of these statements most likely comes from an advocate of noninterventionism?

Which statement best explains why China presents the United States with a different challenge than the Soviet Union once did?

Which of these is an example that supports the functionalist view?

The U.S.forces in IFOR (Implementation Force)in Bosnia during the 1990s were adequately equipped and instructed to destroy attackers; these robust rules of engagement incited violent rebellion from Serbian forces.

How does international relations compare to domestic politics?

The balance of power theory claims that peace will occur when __________.

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Exam 17: International Relations

How is the Iranian effort to acquire nuclear capabilities an example of the problem of sovereignty?

Which of these is the best example of misperception in international politics?

In practice,it is easy to determine if a nation is sovereign or not.

The European Union is __________.

Which of the following is evidence that bipolarity increases stability in the international system?

The European Union does not allow its member nations to charge tariffs on agricultural goods traded among members.This policy is most likely a result of __________.

In East Asia,civilians guide what are deemed key industries,aimed at rapid growth and dominance of certain markets.

Sovereignty means that foreign powers have no business intruding in your country's affairs.

The provision of U.S.military aid to Afghanistan __________.

The notion that sovereignty is a question of degree means that __________.

Which statement explains why forming a world government is difficult?

Third parties can carry messages back and forth,clarify the issues,and suggest compromises,as the UN's Ralph Bunche did between Arabs and Israelis in 1949.

What is in a country's national interest is most often determined by __________.

The doctrine of supranationalism is difficult for some political leaders to accept because __________.

Which of these statements most likely comes from an advocate of noninterventionism?

Which statement best explains why China presents the United States with a different challenge than the Soviet Union once did?

Which of these is an example that supports the functionalist view?

The U.S.forces in IFOR (Implementation Force)in Bosnia during the 1990s were adequately equipped and instructed to destroy attackers; these robust rules of engagement incited violent rebellion from Serbian forces.

How does international relations compare to domestic politics?

The balance of power theory claims that peace will occur when __________.

Politics and Political Science

Political Ideologies

States

Constitutions and Rights

Regimes

Political Culture

Public Opinion

Political Communication

Interest Groups

Parties

Elections

Legislatures

Executives and Bureaucracies

Judiciaries

Political Economy

Violence and Revolution

Filters