Question 1

The most common type of systems in the past have been

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A)  unipolar. 
B)  bipolar. 
C)  tripolar. 
D)  multipolar. 
A)  unipolar. 
B)  bipolar. 
C)  tripolar. 
D)  multipolar.

Question 2

Getting another country to stop an action it is already pursuing in order to force a result is known as

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

Question 3

The widespread appeal of American culture,ideology and institutions results in

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A)  increased resentment among authoritarian states. 
B)  explicit exercises of power becoming unnecessary. 
C)  cultural imperialism. 
D)  the West winning the Battle of Ideas. 
A)  increased resentment among authoritarian states. 
B)  explicit exercises of power becoming unnecessary. 
C)  cultural imperialism. 
D)  the West winning the Battle of Ideas.

Question 4

The unilateral rejection of many international agreements by the George W.Bush administration is likely to be interpreted as

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A)  arrogance of power. 
B)  necessity. 
C)  ignorance. 
D)  defiance. 
A)  arrogance of power. 
B)  necessity. 
C)  ignorance. 
D)  defiance.

Question 5

The first stage of negotiation is

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A)  to ensure that objective incompatibilities do not exist. 
B)  to bargain over the actual terms of the agreement. 
C)  to establish parliamentary diplomacy and verify national technical means. 
D)  based on the commitment to deal in good faith. 
A)  to ensure that objective incompatibilities do not exist. 
B)  to bargain over the actual terms of the agreement. 
C)  to establish parliamentary diplomacy and verify national technical means. 
D)  based on the commitment to deal in good faith.

Question 6

International organizations can help in resolving conflicts between opponents because

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A)  the legitimacy of such an organization may be the only thing both sides recognize. 
B)  they have the unquestioned authority to settle conflicts. 
C)  they have the ability to enforce their findings. 
D)  they are always successful at resolving all types of disputes. 
A)  the legitimacy of such an organization may be the only thing both sides recognize. 
B)  they have the unquestioned authority to settle conflicts. 
C)  they have the ability to enforce their findings. 
D)  they are always successful at resolving all types of disputes.

Question 7

Power is

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A)  the ability to overcome obstacles and influence outcomes. 
B)  the size of a military and the policies to support its use. 
C)  the ability to get someone to do something they otherwise would not do. 
D)  the ability to convince actors of the merits of a proposed plan. 
A)  the ability to overcome obstacles and influence outcomes. 
B)  the size of a military and the policies to support its use. 
C)  the ability to get someone to do something they otherwise would not do. 
D)  the ability to convince actors of the merits of a proposed plan.

Question 8

Threats and promises only work if

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A)  they target a vulnerable actor. 
B)  they are accompanied by the support of allies. 
C)  they are backed by a willingness to carry out a threat. 
D)  a state is militarily stronger than the target state. 
A)  they target a vulnerable actor. 
B)  they are accompanied by the support of allies. 
C)  they are backed by a willingness to carry out a threat. 
D)  a state is militarily stronger than the target state.

Question 9

Describe the three main types of alliances.Provide examples.

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The three main types of alliances are de

Question 10

If two states act cooperatively,displaying common behavior and attitudes toward other actors and issues,without a formal agreement,they are in

Accepted Answer

A)  alignment with each other. 
B)  coalition with each other. 
C)  alliance with each other. 
D)  nonalignment with each other. 
A)  alignment with each other. 
B)  coalition with each other. 
C)  alliance with each other. 
D)  nonalignment with each other.

Question 11

"Alliances provide both opportunities and constraints".Explain.

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Alliances provide both opportunities and

Question 12

Allies in the Triple Entente of WWI were

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A)  Britain,Germany,and France. 
B)  Russia,Italy,and France. 
C)  France,Austria-Hungary,and Italy. 
D)  Britain,France,and Russia. 
A)  Britain,Germany,and France. 
B)  Russia,Italy,and France. 
C)  France,Austria-Hungary,and Italy. 
D)  Britain,France,and Russia.

Question 13

Which two characteristics make a system out of otherwise separate units?

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A)  Interaction and interdependence 
B)  Interdependence and sensitivity 
C)  Sensitivity and vulnerability 
D)  Vulnerability and interaction 
A)  Interaction and interdependence 
B)  Interdependence and sensitivity 
C)  Sensitivity and vulnerability 
D)  Vulnerability and interaction

Question 14

For successful resolution of conflict,each side must

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A)  identify the genuine differences between them. 
B)  avoid taking positions that establish favorable bargaining positions. 
C)  be willing confront issues in dispute in an atmosphere of respect. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  identify the genuine differences between them. 
B)  avoid taking positions that establish favorable bargaining positions. 
C)  be willing confront issues in dispute in an atmosphere of respect. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 15

If two states cooperate in security or military affairs under a formal written treaty,they are in

Accepted Answer

A)  alignment with each other. 
B)  coalition with each other. 
C)  alliance with each other. 
D)  nonalignment with each other. 
A)  alignment with each other. 
B)  coalition with each other. 
C)  alliance with each other. 
D)  nonalignment with each other.

Question 16

The George W.Bush administration argued that a liberated Iraq would be

Accepted Answer

A)  easier to control. 
B)  more likely to democratize. 
C)  a beacon of hope for others. 
D)  more likely to join U.S.alliances. 
A)  easier to control. 
B)  more likely to democratize. 
C)  a beacon of hope for others. 
D)  more likely to join U.S.alliances.

Question 17

Explain the difference between compellence and deterrence.Which strategy is more useful?

Accepted Answer

Compellence and deterrence are both stra

Question 18

A global system characterized by a single major actor is

Accepted Answer

A)  unipolar. 
B)  bipolar. 
C)  tripolar. 
D)  multipolar. 
A)  unipolar. 
B)  bipolar. 
C)  tripolar. 
D)  multipolar.

Question 19

Describe the central features and functions of diplomacy.Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Diplomacy is the practice of managing in

Question 20

In the global system,technology

Accepted Answer

A)  can overcome obstacles and limitations imposed on states by the natural resources available to them. 
B)  that exists in the system at any time is an important constraint on what is possible. 
C)  can expand a menu limited by earth's resources. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  can overcome obstacles and limitations imposed on states by the natural resources available to them. 
B)  that exists in the system at any time is an important constraint on what is possible. 
C)  can expand a menu limited by earth's resources. 
D)  All of the above are true.

The most common type of systems in the past have been

Getting another country to stop an action it is already pursuing in order to force a result is known as

The widespread appeal of American culture,ideology and institutions results in

The unilateral rejection of many international agreements by the George W.Bush administration is likely to be interpreted as

The first stage of negotiation is

International organizations can help in resolving conflicts between opponents because

Power is

Threats and promises only work if

Describe the three main types of alliances.Provide examples.

If two states act cooperatively,displaying common behavior and attitudes toward other actors and issues,without a formal agreement,they are in

"Alliances provide both opportunities and constraints".Explain.

Allies in the Triple Entente of WWI were

Which two characteristics make a system out of otherwise separate units?

For successful resolution of conflict,each side must

If two states cooperate in security or military affairs under a formal written treaty,they are in

The George W.Bush administration argued that a liberated Iraq would be

Explain the difference between compellence and deterrence.Which strategy is more useful?

A global system characterized by a single major actor is

Describe the central features and functions of diplomacy.Provide examples.

In the global system,technology

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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Exam 4: Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

The most common type of systems in the past have been

Getting another country to stop an action it is already pursuing in order to force a result is known as

The widespread appeal of American culture,ideology and institutions results in

The unilateral rejection of many international agreements by the George W.Bush administration is likely to be interpreted as

The first stage of negotiation is

International organizations can help in resolving conflicts between opponents because

Power is

Threats and promises only work if

Describe the three main types of alliances.Provide examples.

If two states act cooperatively,displaying common behavior and attitudes toward other actors and issues,without a formal agreement,they are in

"Alliances provide both opportunities and constraints".Explain.

Allies in the Triple Entente of WWI were

Which two characteristics make a system out of otherwise separate units?

For successful resolution of conflict,each side must

If two states cooperate in security or military affairs under a formal written treaty,they are in

The George W.Bush administration argued that a liberated Iraq would be

Explain the difference between compellence and deterrence.Which strategy is more useful?

A global system characterized by a single major actor is

Describe the central features and functions of diplomacy.Provide examples.

In the global system,technology

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

Which Global Future

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