Question 1

What are some of the basic assumptions of liberalism?

Accepted Answer

Optimism about human nature,be

Question 2

The main difference between neorealists and classical realists is that

Accepted Answer

A)  classical realists focus on human nature and neorealists focus on anarchy. 
B)  classical realists study historical cases and neorealists study current events. 
C)  unlike classical realists, neorealists take technology into account in their theories. 
D)  unlike classical realists, neorealists focus on policy rather than theory. 
A)  classical realists focus on human nature and neorealists focus on anarchy. 
B)  classical realists study historical cases and neorealists study current events. 
C)  unlike classical realists, neorealists take technology into account in their theories. 
D)  unlike classical realists, neorealists focus on policy rather than theory.

Question 3

The exportation of large amounts of goods and services from the United States to other countries creates:

Accepted Answer

A)  a large number of jobs in the United States. 
B)  an increased amount of tension between the United States and countries receiving U.S. exports. 
C)  balanced trade internationally. 
D)  substantial debt for poorer countries. 
A)  a large number of jobs in the United States. 
B)  an increased amount of tension between the United States and countries receiving U.S. exports. 
C)  balanced trade internationally. 
D)  substantial debt for poorer countries.

Question 4

Which statement is not true about how the U.S.military is staffed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Today the U.S. military is staffed through volunteers. 
B)  A large portion of the military is made up of college-age individuals. 
C)  Women are increasingly serving in combat situations. 
D)  If the draft were reinstated women would not be drafted because of opposition in the U.S. population to the idea. 
A)  Today the U.S. military is staffed through volunteers. 
B)  A large portion of the military is made up of college-age individuals. 
C)  Women are increasingly serving in combat situations. 
D)  If the draft were reinstated women would not be drafted because of opposition in the U.S. population to the idea.

Question 5

In 2006,how much did foreigners own in U.S.investments?

Accepted Answer

A)  $6.7 billion 
B)  $12.7 billion 
C)  $12.7 trillion 
D)  $18.7 trillion 
A)  $6.7 billion 
B)  $12.7 billion 
C)  $12.7 trillion 
D)  $18.7 trillion

Question 6

The United States is the world's largest exporter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Liberals consider the application of "power" to be

Accepted Answer

A)  the best means available given the present political situation. 
B)  the only available option in light of the new war on terror. 
C)  an inevitable part of international politics. 
D)  the perpetuation of a cycle of violence and misery. 
A)  the best means available given the present political situation. 
B)  the only available option in light of the new war on terror. 
C)  an inevitable part of international politics. 
D)  the perpetuation of a cycle of violence and misery.

Question 8

Which trait would be readily associated with realists?

Accepted Answer

A)  belief that humans have an inherent dark side 
B)  optimistic 
C)  a great deal of political trust. 
D)  belief that international relations is ruthless but can change 
A)  belief that humans have an inherent dark side 
B)  optimistic 
C)  a great deal of political trust. 
D)  belief that international relations is ruthless but can change

Question 9

Which country is the world's largest exporter?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  China 
C)  Great Britain 
D)  United States 
A)  India 
B)  China 
C)  Great Britain 
D)  United States

Question 10

Name the two major theoretical orientations or paths described in the book.

Accepted Answer

(Neo)reali

Question 11

It is true that liberals

Accepted Answer

A)  believe that an ethical policy works against the national interest. 
B)  believe that foreign policy should be based on cooperative and ethical standards. 
C)  are usually out of touch with reality. 
D)  believe that the tenets of realism have no place in foreign policy. 
A)  believe that an ethical policy works against the national interest. 
B)  believe that foreign policy should be based on cooperative and ethical standards. 
C)  are usually out of touch with reality. 
D)  believe that the tenets of realism have no place in foreign policy.

Question 12

What is the realist perspective on war?

Accepted Answer

A)  War is an effective tool for even minor policy goals. 
B)  War is not usually as effective as cooperation through international institutions. 
C)  A country should carefully consider going to war, weighing both the importance of its goals and its military capacity to achieve those goals. 
D)  A country should only consider its policy objectives in making the decision to wage war. 
A)  War is an effective tool for even minor policy goals. 
B)  War is not usually as effective as cooperation through international institutions. 
C)  A country should carefully consider going to war, weighing both the importance of its goals and its military capacity to achieve those goals. 
D)  A country should only consider its policy objectives in making the decision to wage war.

Question 13

Liberals view the use of force as

Accepted Answer

A)  an antiquated realist tool that should never be used. 
B)  acceptable to stop grave human rights violations. 
C)  especially important in a nuclear age. 
D)  historically a successful feature of international politics. 
A)  an antiquated realist tool that should never be used. 
B)  acceptable to stop grave human rights violations. 
C)  especially important in a nuclear age. 
D)  historically a successful feature of international politics.

Question 14

How can average Americans make a difference in world politics?

Accepted Answer

Direct action,voting for candi

Question 15

According to realpolitik,

Accepted Answer

A)  human nature is basically good. 
B)  progress in international relations is an achievable goal. 
C)  power is the most important consideration in international relations. 
D)  pragmatism is a foolish approach to politics. 
A)  human nature is basically good. 
B)  progress in international relations is an achievable goal. 
C)  power is the most important consideration in international relations. 
D)  pragmatism is a foolish approach to politics.

Question 16

According to the authors,when it comes to the "national interest," liberals tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore the concept completely. 
B)  focus only on policies that advance the national interest. 
C)  to take a larger view that recognizes that the future of one's country is linked to the future of the world as a whole. 
D)  view the concept as unimportant for powerful states. 
A)  ignore the concept completely. 
B)  focus only on policies that advance the national interest. 
C)  to take a larger view that recognizes that the future of one's country is linked to the future of the world as a whole. 
D)  view the concept as unimportant for powerful states.

Question 17

The core of the disagreement between the two main theoretical schools of international politics-liberalism and realism-consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  a divergence over the application of ideas, not necessarily the ideas themselves. 
B)  the fact that liberals never favor war and realists always favor war. 
C)  a disagreement over the very nature of political humankind. 
D)  a divergence that is mainly reflective of that between political conservatives and political liberals. 
A)  a divergence over the application of ideas, not necessarily the ideas themselves. 
B)  the fact that liberals never favor war and realists always favor war. 
C)  a disagreement over the very nature of political humankind. 
D)  a divergence that is mainly reflective of that between political conservatives and political liberals.

Question 18

How are the actors in global politics interconnected? What are some examples of events and conditions in one country that affect persons living elsewhere?

Accepted Answer

Economic interconnectedness is

Question 19

Which philosopher made this statement: "[I]f any two men desire the same thing,which nevertheless they cannot both enjoy,they become enemies and ...endeavor to destroy or subdue one another."

Accepted Answer

A)  Rousseau 
B)  Hobbes 
C)  Marx 
D)  Hegel 
A)  Rousseau 
B)  Hobbes 
C)  Marx 
D)  Hegel

Question 20

How has the nature of transnational disease changed from historical patterns?

Accepted Answer

The increase in transportation

What are some of the basic assumptions of liberalism?

The main difference between neorealists and classical realists is that

The exportation of large amounts of goods and services from the United States to other countries creates:

Which statement is not true about how the U.S.military is staffed?

In 2006,how much did foreigners own in U.S.investments?

The United States is the world's largest exporter.

Liberals consider the application of "power" to be

Which trait would be readily associated with realists?

Which country is the world's largest exporter?

Name the two major theoretical orientations or paths described in the book.

It is true that liberals

What is the realist perspective on war?

Liberals view the use of force as

How can average Americans make a difference in world politics?

According to realpolitik,

According to the authors,when it comes to the "national interest," liberals tend to

The core of the disagreement between the two main theoretical schools of international politics-liberalism and realism-consists of

How are the actors in global politics interconnected? What are some examples of events and conditions in one country that affect persons living elsewhere?

Which philosopher made this statement: "[I]f any two men desire the same thing,which nevertheless they cannot both enjoy,they become enemies and ...endeavor to destroy or subdue one another."

How has the nature of transnational disease changed from historical patterns?

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

What are some of the basic assumptions of liberalism?

The main difference between neorealists and classical realists is that

The exportation of large amounts of goods and services from the United States to other countries creates:

Which statement is not true about how the U.S.military is staffed?

In 2006,how much did foreigners own in U.S.investments?

The United States is the world's largest exporter.

Liberals consider the application of "power" to be

Which trait would be readily associated with realists?

Which country is the world's largest exporter?

Name the two major theoretical orientations or paths described in the book.

It is true that liberals

What is the realist perspective on war?

Liberals view the use of force as

How can average Americans make a difference in world politics?

According to realpolitik,

According to the authors,when it comes to the "national interest," liberals tend to

The core of the disagreement between the two main theoretical schools of international politics-liberalism and realism-consists of

How are the actors in global politics interconnected? What are some examples of events and conditions in one country that affect persons living elsewhere?

Which philosopher made this statement: "[I]f any two men desire the same thing,which nevertheless they cannot both enjoy,they become enemies and ...endeavor to destroy or subdue one another."

How has the nature of transnational disease changed from historical patterns?

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