Question 1

If foreign investment were not available to finance the U.S.national debt then

Accepted Answer

A)  interest rates on loans would increase. 
B)  there would be no impact on the U.S. economy. 
C)  the debt would not be as large. 
D)  policy makers would not be as worried about over spending 
A)  interest rates on loans would increase. 
B)  there would be no impact on the U.S. economy. 
C)  the debt would not be as large. 
D)  policy makers would not be as worried about over spending

Question 2

What are some recent trends in world politics that support liberal beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Growth of interdependence,coun

Question 3

Which statement about military spending and the economy is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The proportion of economic resources spent on the military has decreased since the 1980s 
B)  Many states and communities see military bases as having economic benefits. 
C)  Military spending creates jobs for communities 
D)  Policy makers view military spending only as an issue of national security. 
A)  The proportion of economic resources spent on the military has decreased since the 1980s 
B)  Many states and communities see military bases as having economic benefits. 
C)  Military spending creates jobs for communities 
D)  Policy makers view military spending only as an issue of national security.

Question 4

According to UN figures,civilians accounted for what percentage of war deaths during the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 percent 
B)  35 percent 
C)  55 percent 
D)  85 percent 
A)  15 percent 
B)  35 percent 
C)  55 percent 
D)  85 percent

Question 5

The rising global population is

Accepted Answer

A)  putting pressure on global resources. 
B)  fairly moderate and manageable. 
C)  has had little impact on human living conditions. 
D)  nearing its peak and will soon begin to fall dramatically. 
A)  putting pressure on global resources. 
B)  fairly moderate and manageable. 
C)  has had little impact on human living conditions. 
D)  nearing its peak and will soon begin to fall dramatically.

Question 6

Ronald Regan's policy of "peace through strength" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  liberalism. 
B)  realpolitik. 
C)  war mongering. 
D)  globalization. 
A)  liberalism. 
B)  realpolitik. 
C)  war mongering. 
D)  globalization.

Question 7

What is your own perspective on world politics? Do you agree more with realism,liberalism,postmodernism,feminism,or one of the economic theories? (In crafting your answer,be sure to compare your choice against at least two other theories.)

Accepted Answer

Students should demonstrate knowledge of

Question 8

Realism and liberalism can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  methods of description. 
B)  theories used by political scientists to understand world events. 
C)  means to predict realistic and liberal outcomes of events. 
D)  the ideologies of Democrats and Republicans. 
A)  methods of description. 
B)  theories used by political scientists to understand world events. 
C)  means to predict realistic and liberal outcomes of events. 
D)  the ideologies of Democrats and Republicans.

Question 9

Realists believe that conflict is generally inevitable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most people would agree that President Woodrow Wilson was a

Accepted Answer

A)  realist. 
B)  nationalist. 
C)  liberal. 
D)  pessimist. 
A)  realist. 
B)  nationalist. 
C)  liberal. 
D)  pessimist.

Question 11

Discuss some of the ways in which your quality of life might be affected by global environmental problems.

Accepted Answer

World population growth puts intense pre

Question 12

Though willing to use military force in Iraq without UN approval,President Bush's rhetoric on the spread of democracy most closely resembles that of which theoretical perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  liberalism 
B)  realism 
C)  feminism 
D)  nationalism 
A)  liberalism 
B)  realism 
C)  feminism 
D)  nationalism

Question 13

Why should Americans be concerned about the world's population?

Accepted Answer

The rapid rate of population g

Question 14

The international community can best counter a disease

Accepted Answer

A)  after it receives attention from the world media. 
B)  in the country where the disease first begins, before it crosses national borders. 
C)  after the disease crosses national borders, making it eligible for international aid. 
D)  by the World Health Organization (WHO). 
A)  after it receives attention from the world media. 
B)  in the country where the disease first begins, before it crosses national borders. 
C)  after the disease crosses national borders, making it eligible for international aid. 
D)  by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Question 15

Approximately what percentage of Americans follow foreign news?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  80 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  80 percent

Question 16

The sharp increase in the number of new melanoma cases is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  soil erosion. 
B)  damage to the ozone layer. 
C)  global warming. 
D)  toxins entering the food chain. 
A)  soil erosion. 
B)  damage to the ozone layer. 
C)  global warming. 
D)  toxins entering the food chain.

Question 17

Which of the following issues is most likely to concern realists?

Accepted Answer

A)  sustainable human development. 
B)  human rights 
C)  national security 
D)  creating cooperative international organizations 
A)  sustainable human development. 
B)  human rights 
C)  national security 
D)  creating cooperative international organizations

Question 18

The authors describe a number of different types of actors on the international stage.Select three types of actors and explain their role on the international stage.

Accepted Answer

States-main actors,have sovereignty; pro

Question 19

Identify what you consider to be the most critical issue in world politics today.Suggest how a realist and a liberal might approach this issue differently

Accepted Answer

Problems listed will vary but may includ

Question 20

Which gas is commonly associated with the theoretical concept known as "global warming?"

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrogen 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  hydrogen 
D)  helium 
A)  nitrogen 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  hydrogen 
D)  helium

If foreign investment were not available to finance the U.S.national debt then

What are some recent trends in world politics that support liberal beliefs?

Which statement about military spending and the economy is not true?

According to UN figures,civilians accounted for what percentage of war deaths during the 1990s?

The rising global population is

Ronald Regan's policy of "peace through strength" is an example of

What is your own perspective on world politics? Do you agree more with realism,liberalism,postmodernism,feminism,or one of the economic theories? (In crafting your answer,be sure to compare your choice against at least two other theories.)

Realism and liberalism can best be described as

Realists believe that conflict is generally inevitable.

Most people would agree that President Woodrow Wilson was a

Discuss some of the ways in which your quality of life might be affected by global environmental problems.

Though willing to use military force in Iraq without UN approval,President Bush's rhetoric on the spread of democracy most closely resembles that of which theoretical perspective?

Why should Americans be concerned about the world's population?

The international community can best counter a disease

Approximately what percentage of Americans follow foreign news?

The sharp increase in the number of new melanoma cases is a result of

Which of the following issues is most likely to concern realists?

The authors describe a number of different types of actors on the international stage.Select three types of actors and explain their role on the international stage.

Identify what you consider to be the most critical issue in world politics today.Suggest how a realist and a liberal might approach this issue differently

Which gas is commonly associated with the theoretical concept known as "global warming?"

The Evolution of World Politics

Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy

Nationalism: the Traditional Orientation

Globalization: the Alternative Orientation

Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure

Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance

International Law and Human Rights

Pursuing Security

National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road

International Economics: The Alternative Road

Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere

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Exam 1: Thinking and Caring About World Politics

If foreign investment were not available to finance the U.S.national debt then

What are some recent trends in world politics that support liberal beliefs?

Which statement about military spending and the economy is not true?

According to UN figures,civilians accounted for what percentage of war deaths during the 1990s?

The rising global population is

Ronald Regan's policy of "peace through strength" is an example of

What is your own perspective on world politics? Do you agree more with realism,liberalism,postmodernism,feminism,or one of the economic theories? (In crafting your answer,be sure to compare your choice against at least two other theories.)

Realism and liberalism can best be described as

Realists believe that conflict is generally inevitable.

Most people would agree that President Woodrow Wilson was a

Discuss some of the ways in which your quality of life might be affected by global environmental problems.

Though willing to use military force in Iraq without UN approval,President Bush's rhetoric on the spread of democracy most closely resembles that of which theoretical perspective?

Why should Americans be concerned about the world's population?

The international community can best counter a disease

Approximately what percentage of Americans follow foreign news?

The sharp increase in the number of new melanoma cases is a result of

Which of the following issues is most likely to concern realists?

The authors describe a number of different types of actors on the international stage.Select three types of actors and explain their role on the international stage.

Identify what you consider to be the most critical issue in world politics today.Suggest how a realist and a liberal might approach this issue differently

Which gas is commonly associated with the theoretical concept known as "global warming?"

The Evolution of World Politics

Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy

Nationalism: the Traditional Orientation

Globalization: the Alternative Orientation

Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure

Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance

International Law and Human Rights

Pursuing Security

National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road

International Economics: The Alternative Road

Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere

Filters