Question 1

Third Image explanations of war focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  internal organization of states. 
B)  individual leadership characteristics of actors within states. 
C)  distribution of power in the international system. 
D)  economic structures of states. 
A)  internal organization of states. 
B)  individual leadership characteristics of actors within states. 
C)  distribution of power in the international system. 
D)  economic structures of states. C

Question 2

Do capitalism and imperialism lead to wars? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Capitalism and imperialism can indeed lead to wars. Capitalism, with its focus on competition and profit, can lead to economic rivalries between nations, which can escalate into conflicts and ultimately wars. Imperialism, which involves the extension of a country's power and influence through colonization, can also lead to wars as nations compete for control over territories and resources.

Furthermore, capitalism and imperialism can lead to the exploitation of weaker nations and peoples, which can create resentment and resistance, ultimately leading to conflicts and wars. Additionally, the pursuit of economic interests and expansion by capitalist and imperialist powers can lead to interventions and conflicts in other countries, further fueling tensions and potential for war.

In conclusion, while capitalism and imperialism may not directly cause wars, they can certainly contribute to the conditions and factors that lead to conflicts and ultimately wars. It is important for nations to be mindful of the potential consequences of their economic and imperialist pursuits in order to prevent the escalation of tensions and conflicts into full-blown wars.

Question 3

According to J.A.Hobson,capitalism leads to imperialism because

Accepted Answer

A)  the capitalist system as a whole is dependent on military spending as well as the power of the military-industrial complex. 
B)  the unequal distribution of wealth does not provide an adequate domestic market,thus forcing capitalists to invest their capital abroad and to compete with others to control foreign markets. 
C)  of the drive to export surplus capital generated by the capitalist system which then becomes a competition among capitalist countries for guaranteed markets. 
D)  private investors have received strong governmental backing since they are agents of power and prestige politics. 
A)  the capitalist system as a whole is dependent on military spending as well as the power of the military-industrial complex. 
B)  the unequal distribution of wealth does not provide an adequate domestic market,thus forcing capitalists to invest their capital abroad and to compete with others to control foreign markets. 
C)  of the drive to export surplus capital generated by the capitalist system which then becomes a competition among capitalist countries for guaranteed markets. 
D)  private investors have received strong governmental backing since they are agents of power and prestige politics. B

Question 4

Which of the following authors argued that noneconomic influences,primarily the motivation of the politicians and senior military personnel,were responsible for imperialism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marx 
B)  Hobson 
C)  Lenin 
D)  Schumpeter 
A)  Marx 
B)  Hobson 
C)  Lenin 
D)  Schumpeter

Question 5

Liberals argue that capitalism leads to_________,whereas radicals argue that capitalism leads to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  world peace;world war 
B)  regionalization;globalization 
C)  fragmentation;harmonization 
D)  globalization;interdependence 
A)  world peace;world war 
B)  regionalization;globalization 
C)  fragmentation;harmonization 
D)  globalization;interdependence

Question 6

What contributes to the rise in internal conflict zones?

Accepted Answer

The rise in internal conflict zones can

Question 7

The theory that conflict and war is a product of the distribution of power capabilities among states is a _____________explanation.

Accepted Answer

A)  first image 
B)  second image 
C)  third image 
D)  both A and B 
A)  first image 
B)  second image 
C)  third image 
D)  both A and B

Question 8

Most third image theories in international relations do not allow us to predict war and peace into the future because

Accepted Answer

A)  we must also be able to predict,independently,the extent of relative deprivation. 
B)  at the same time,we must be able to predict the role of public opinion. 
C)  we also must be able to predict,independently,what conditions make war or peace more likely. 
D)  third image theories tell us a great deal about the actual calculations that bring states into war. 
A)  we must also be able to predict,independently,the extent of relative deprivation. 
B)  at the same time,we must be able to predict the role of public opinion. 
C)  we also must be able to predict,independently,what conditions make war or peace more likely. 
D)  third image theories tell us a great deal about the actual calculations that bring states into war.

Question 9

According to Lenin,capitalism leads to imperialism because

Accepted Answer

A)  the capitalist system as a whole is dependent on military spending as well as the power of the military-industrial complex. 
B)  the unequal distribution of wealth does not provide an adequate domestic market,thus forcing capitalists to invest their capital abroad and to compete with others to control foreign markets. 
C)  the drive to export surplus capital generated by the capitalist system results in competition among capitalist countries for guaranteed markets. 
D)  private investors receive strong governmental backing as agents of power and prestige politics. 
A)  the capitalist system as a whole is dependent on military spending as well as the power of the military-industrial complex. 
B)  the unequal distribution of wealth does not provide an adequate domestic market,thus forcing capitalists to invest their capital abroad and to compete with others to control foreign markets. 
C)  the drive to export surplus capital generated by the capitalist system results in competition among capitalist countries for guaranteed markets. 
D)  private investors receive strong governmental backing as agents of power and prestige politics.

Question 10

Given the current international conditions,just war theory suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  war is justifiable,but limited by moral considerations. 
B)  war is justifiable,without any moral limits to its practice. 
C)  war is never morally justifiable,though it still exists today. 
D)  war is a product of immoral actions. 
A)  war is justifiable,but limited by moral considerations. 
B)  war is justifiable,without any moral limits to its practice. 
C)  war is never morally justifiable,though it still exists today. 
D)  war is a product of immoral actions.

Question 11

Amongst the conditions said to promote civil war are

Accepted Answer

A)  popular dictators like Hitler. 
B)  the institution of slavery. 
C)  the lack of democracy. 
D)  the presence of a two-party system. 
A)  popular dictators like Hitler. 
B)  the institution of slavery. 
C)  the lack of democracy. 
D)  the presence of a two-party system.

Question 12

Explain the relationship between depravation and aggression.

Accepted Answer

Deprivation and aggression have a comple

Question 13

Power transition,as defined by A.F.K.Organski,refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer of power from one administration to the next in democratic nation-states. 
B)  transfer from an authoritarian to a democratic form of government. 
C)  period when a rising challenger approximates the power of the dominant state. 
D)  period when a rising challenger extends the power gap with the dominant state. 
A)  transfer of power from one administration to the next in democratic nation-states. 
B)  transfer from an authoritarian to a democratic form of government. 
C)  period when a rising challenger approximates the power of the dominant state. 
D)  period when a rising challenger extends the power gap with the dominant state.

Question 14

The sociobiological perspective claims that

Accepted Answer

A)  unlike all other animal behavior,human behavior does not have significant biological influences. 
B)  there is a strong biological basis for human behavior. 
C)  human aggression is natural. 
D)  human behavior is determined by socialization. 
A)  unlike all other animal behavior,human behavior does not have significant biological influences. 
B)  there is a strong biological basis for human behavior. 
C)  human aggression is natural. 
D)  human behavior is determined by socialization.

Question 15

Regarding realist and liberal theories of world politics,one can conclude that

Accepted Answer

A)  realist theories assume it does not matter how different countries' economic systems are organized,whereas liberal theories say that it does make a difference. 
B)  liberal theories assume it does not matter how different countries' economic systems are organized,whereas realist theories say it does make a difference. 
C)  realist and liberal theories both assume that how countries' economic systems are organized does make a difference. 
D)  realist and liberal theories both assume that how countries' economic systems are organized does not make any difference. 
A)  realist theories assume it does not matter how different countries' economic systems are organized,whereas liberal theories say that it does make a difference. 
B)  liberal theories assume it does not matter how different countries' economic systems are organized,whereas realist theories say it does make a difference. 
C)  realist and liberal theories both assume that how countries' economic systems are organized does make a difference. 
D)  realist and liberal theories both assume that how countries' economic systems are organized does not make any difference.

Question 16

Prior to World War I,Germany's demand for its "place in the sun" depicts

Accepted Answer

A)  the theory of rising expectations. 
B)  the theory and practice of collectivism. 
C)  dependency theory. 
D)  the theory of relative deprivation. 
A)  the theory of rising expectations. 
B)  the theory and practice of collectivism. 
C)  dependency theory. 
D)  the theory of relative deprivation.

Question 17

Since World War II,the most prominent factor contributing to international conflict has been

Accepted Answer

A)  oil reserves. 
B)  territory. 
C)  commerce. 
D)  ideology. 
A)  oil reserves. 
B)  territory. 
C)  commerce. 
D)  ideology.

Question 18

In a study of conflicts from 1648-1989,Ole Holsti found that the single most common issues contributing to war are

Accepted Answer

A)  economic disputes. 
B)  ethnic disputes. 
C)  territorial disputes. 
D)  ideological disputes. 
A)  economic disputes. 
B)  ethnic disputes. 
C)  territorial disputes. 
D)  ideological disputes.

Question 19

In the social sciences,the theory that violent or aggressive behavior stems from frustration is called

Accepted Answer

A)  desire for recognition. 
B)  absolute expectations. 
C)  relative deprivation. 
D)  individual perception. 
A)  desire for recognition. 
B)  absolute expectations. 
C)  relative deprivation. 
D)  individual perception.

Question 20

Unconventional or irregular conflicts generally describe

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction of nuclear weapons into interstate conflict. 
B)  massed armies engaging each other in close quarter,as in World War I. 
C)  the introduction of chemical or biological weapons into interstate conflict. 
D)  conflict where combatants on each side avoid pitched battles with one another. 
A)  the introduction of nuclear weapons into interstate conflict. 
B)  massed armies engaging each other in close quarter,as in World War I. 
C)  the introduction of chemical or biological weapons into interstate conflict. 
D)  conflict where combatants on each side avoid pitched battles with one another.

Third Image explanations of war focus on

Do capitalism and imperialism lead to wars? Explain.

According to J.A.Hobson,capitalism leads to imperialism because

Which of the following authors argued that noneconomic influences,primarily the motivation of the politicians and senior military personnel,were responsible for imperialism?

Liberals argue that capitalism leads to_,whereas radicals argue that capitalism leads to _.

What contributes to the rise in internal conflict zones?

The theory that conflict and war is a product of the distribution of power capabilities among states is a _____________explanation.

Most third image theories in international relations do not allow us to predict war and peace into the future because

According to Lenin,capitalism leads to imperialism because

Given the current international conditions,just war theory suggests that

Amongst the conditions said to promote civil war are

Explain the relationship between depravation and aggression.

Power transition,as defined by A.F.K.Organski,refers to the

The sociobiological perspective claims that

Regarding realist and liberal theories of world politics,one can conclude that

Prior to World War I,Germany's demand for its "place in the sun" depicts

Since World War II,the most prominent factor contributing to international conflict has been

In a study of conflicts from 1648-1989,Ole Holsti found that the single most common issues contributing to war are

In the social sciences,the theory that violent or aggressive behavior stems from frustration is called

Unconventional or irregular conflicts generally describe

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Security Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament

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Third Image explanations of war focus on

Do capitalism and imperialism lead to wars? Explain.

According to J.A.Hobson,capitalism leads to imperialism because

Which of the following authors argued that noneconomic influences,primarily the motivation of the politicians and senior military personnel,were responsible for imperialism?

Liberals argue that capitalism leads to_________,whereas radicals argue that capitalism leads to _________.

What contributes to the rise in internal conflict zones?

The theory that conflict and war is a product of the distribution of power capabilities among states is a _____________explanation.

Most third image theories in international relations do not allow us to predict war and peace into the future because

According to Lenin,capitalism leads to imperialism because

Given the current international conditions,just war theory suggests that

Amongst the conditions said to promote civil war are

Explain the relationship between depravation and aggression.

Power transition,as defined by A.F.K.Organski,refers to the

The sociobiological perspective claims that

Regarding realist and liberal theories of world politics,one can conclude that

Prior to World War I,Germany's demand for its "place in the sun" depicts

Since World War II,the most prominent factor contributing to international conflict has been

In a study of conflicts from 1648-1989,Ole Holsti found that the single most common issues contributing to war are

In the social sciences,the theory that violent or aggressive behavior stems from frustration is called

Unconventional or irregular conflicts generally describe

World Politics: Analysis,choice,and Constraint

Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality

Global Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage

Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy

Decision Making: Rationality,psychology,and Organizations

Security Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament

International Law

Global Order,organization,and the United Nations

Interdependence and Economic Order

Regional Economic Integration and Globalization

Development and Underdevelopment

Global Commons: Environmental Threats and Responses

Which Global Future

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Liberals argue that capitalism leads to_,whereas radicals argue that capitalism leads to _.