Question 1

The tendency for actors to cluster around the system's most powerful states is known as

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A)  hegemonic pull. 
B)  cluster gravitation. 
C)  polarization. 
D)  alliance formation. 
A)  hegemonic pull. 
B)  cluster gravitation. 
C)  polarization. 
D)  alliance formation. C

Question 2

The ________ between Germany and Russia during WWII is an infamous example of a non-aggression pact.

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A)  Molotov-Ribbentrop 
B)  Hitler-Stalin 
C)  Nazi-Soviet 
D)  Kaiser-Czar 
A)  Molotov-Ribbentrop 
B)  Hitler-Stalin 
C)  Nazi-Soviet 
D)  Kaiser-Czar A

Question 3

According to Hans Morgenthau,power is

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A)  the ability to control the behavior of other actors. 
B)  the ability to prevail in conflict and overcome obstacles. 
C)  a set of attributes or capabilities. 
D)  always the immediate aim of international politics,whatever the ultimate aim. 
A)  the ability to control the behavior of other actors. 
B)  the ability to prevail in conflict and overcome obstacles. 
C)  a set of attributes or capabilities. 
D)  always the immediate aim of international politics,whatever the ultimate aim. D

Question 4

Alliances are generally defined by these basic characteristics:

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A)  agreement to cooperate in security issues formalized in writing. 
B)  mutual expectations and shared political costs. 
C)  shared benefits and joint policy statements. 
D)  mutual security recognition and shared benefits. 
A)  agreement to cooperate in security issues formalized in writing. 
B)  mutual expectations and shared political costs. 
C)  shared benefits and joint policy statements. 
D)  mutual security recognition and shared benefits.

Question 5

What are the intangible elements of national capabilities? Provide examples.

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The intangible elements of national capa

Question 6

Getting another country to continue not to do something is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  power. 
B)  influence. 
C)  compellence. 
D)  deterrence. 
A)  power. 
B)  influence. 
C)  compellence. 
D)  deterrence.

Question 7

If nation-states become more enmeshed in a web of world trade,they are

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A)  more autarkic within the international system and are likely to be more constrained in their behavior. 
B)  more autarkic within the international system and are likely to be less constrained in their behavior. 
C)  more vulnerable within the international system and are likely to be more constrained in their behavior. 
D)  less vulnerable within the international system and are likely to be less constrained in their behavior. 
A)  more autarkic within the international system and are likely to be more constrained in their behavior. 
B)  more autarkic within the international system and are likely to be less constrained in their behavior. 
C)  more vulnerable within the international system and are likely to be more constrained in their behavior. 
D)  less vulnerable within the international system and are likely to be less constrained in their behavior.

Question 8

______ realists see nothing inherently irrational or perverse in aggressive or expansive foreign policies.

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A)  Preemptive 
B)  Aggressive 
C)  Offensive 
D)  Persuasive 
A)  Preemptive 
B)  Aggressive 
C)  Offensive 
D)  Persuasive

Question 9

The central feature of diplomacy is

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A)  the establishment of diplomatic missions. 
B)  communication and interaction among involved parties. 
C)  diplomatic immunity for all diplomats. 
D)  diplomatic protocol. 
A)  the establishment of diplomatic missions. 
B)  communication and interaction among involved parties. 
C)  diplomatic immunity for all diplomats. 
D)  diplomatic protocol.

Question 10

The attempt by the United States to influence the Soviet Union not to attack it or its allies with nuclear weapons is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  power. 
B)  Yankee ingenuity. 
C)  compellence. 
D)  deterrence. 
A)  power. 
B)  Yankee ingenuity. 
C)  compellence. 
D)  deterrence.

Question 11

What is soft power? How is it used? Is it effective? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Soft power refers to the ability of a co

Question 12

Two forms of influence are

Accepted Answer

A)  attributes and power. 
B)  power and compellence. 
C)  compellence and deterrence. 
D)  deterrence and attributes. 
A)  attributes and power. 
B)  power and compellence. 
C)  compellence and deterrence. 
D)  deterrence and attributes.

Question 13

Capability and influence only become meaningful

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A)  when nations have the courage to use force. 
B)  when compared with the capabilities and influence of others. 
C)  when nations have resources and technology to advance their interests. 
D)  when nations have strong allies. 
A)  when nations have the courage to use force. 
B)  when compared with the capabilities and influence of others. 
C)  when nations have resources and technology to advance their interests. 
D)  when nations have strong allies.

Question 14

A policy of joining with the less strong is known as

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A)  harmonizing. 
B)  bandwagoning. 
C)  balancing. 
D)  acquiescing. 
A)  harmonizing. 
B)  bandwagoning. 
C)  balancing. 
D)  acquiescing.

Question 15

How does polarity relate to international stability? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Polarity refers to the distribution of p

Question 16

What is the difference between power and influence? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Power and influence are often used inter

Question 17

Influencing the agenda of issues under consideration is a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  hard power. 
B)  compellence. 
C)  soft power. 
D)  influence. 
A)  hard power. 
B)  compellence. 
C)  soft power. 
D)  influence.

Question 18

The relational aspect of power is captured in Robert Dahl's classic definition:

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A)  who gets what,how and when. 
B)  absolute power corrupts absolutely. 
C)  the ability of A to get B to do something that B would not do otherwise. 
D)  follow the money. 
A)  who gets what,how and when. 
B)  absolute power corrupts absolutely. 
C)  the ability of A to get B to do something that B would not do otherwise. 
D)  follow the money.

Question 19

When two or more alliances form among a larger number of major powers,we say the system

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A)  has become polarized. 
B)  is dependent. 
C)  is integrated. 
D)  is static. 
A)  has become polarized. 
B)  is dependent. 
C)  is integrated. 
D)  is static.

Question 20

How well a state mobilizes its resources is

Accepted Answer

A)  an example of power transition. 
B)  an intangible measure of its power. 
C)  related to the size of its military. 
D)  often reflected in its policy statements. 
A)  an example of power transition. 
B)  an intangible measure of its power. 
C)  related to the size of its military. 
D)  often reflected in its policy statements.

The tendency for actors to cluster around the system's most powerful states is known as

The ________ between Germany and Russia during WWII is an infamous example of a non-aggression pact.

According to Hans Morgenthau,power is

Alliances are generally defined by these basic characteristics:

What are the intangible elements of national capabilities? Provide examples.

Getting another country to continue not to do something is known as

If nation-states become more enmeshed in a web of world trade,they are

______ realists see nothing inherently irrational or perverse in aggressive or expansive foreign policies.

The central feature of diplomacy is

The attempt by the United States to influence the Soviet Union not to attack it or its allies with nuclear weapons is an example of

What is soft power? How is it used? Is it effective? Explain.

Two forms of influence are

Capability and influence only become meaningful

A policy of joining with the less strong is known as

How does polarity relate to international stability? Explain.

What is the difference between power and influence? Provide examples.

Influencing the agenda of issues under consideration is a form of

The relational aspect of power is captured in Robert Dahl's classic definition:

When two or more alliances form among a larger number of major powers,we say the system

How well a state mobilizes its resources is

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The tendency for actors to cluster around the system's most powerful states is known as

The ________ between Germany and Russia during WWII is an infamous example of a non-aggression pact.

According to Hans Morgenthau,power is

Alliances are generally defined by these basic characteristics:

What are the intangible elements of national capabilities? Provide examples.

Getting another country to continue not to do something is known as

If nation-states become more enmeshed in a web of world trade,they are

______ realists see nothing inherently irrational or perverse in aggressive or expansive foreign policies.

The central feature of diplomacy is

The attempt by the United States to influence the Soviet Union not to attack it or its allies with nuclear weapons is an example of

What is soft power? How is it used? Is it effective? Explain.

Two forms of influence are

Capability and influence only become meaningful

A policy of joining with the less strong is known as

How does polarity relate to international stability? Explain.

What is the difference between power and influence? Provide examples.

Influencing the agenda of issues under consideration is a form of

The relational aspect of power is captured in Robert Dahl's classic definition:

When two or more alliances form among a larger number of major powers,we say the system

How well a state mobilizes its resources is

World Politics: Analysis,choice,and Constraint

Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality

Global Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage

Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy

Decision Making: Rationality,psychology,and Organizations

Why States and Other Actors Resort to Force

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

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