Exam 2: Interpreting World Politics Through the Lens of Theory

Which principle that was unanimously adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2005 aims to combat ethnic cleansing, genocide, and crimes against humanity?

Which of the following was a criticism of the realist school of thought?

According to realism, what do all states have in common?

Why do realists believe that states are the most important actors in global politics?

Which of the following is a good representation of a zero-sum relationship?

Which theory stresses crosscutting ways in which the growing ties among transnational actors make them vulnerable to each other's actions and sensitive to each other's needs?

Which of the following is likely to agree with Thomas Hobbes that world politics is "a war of all against all"?

What entities does the world-system theory divide the world into?

Which of the following best describes the Marxist critique?

Which of the following concepts implies that the governments of states are subject to no higher authority than themselves?

Realists argue that the condition of anarchy typically leads to which of the following?

According to realist theory, which of the following is the primary goal of every state?

When state A acts to offset the increasing power of state B by arming itself or joining an alliance, state A is engaging in behavior that is consistent with which of the following concepts?

Which of the following stresses ties between transnational actors, not just states, and focuses on issues besides national security?

State A builds up its military by acquiring a new air defense system. State B considers this a threat and decides to acquire new weaponry, consequently starting an arms race. Which concept best captures the relations between these two states?

Which three important applications do theories have for policy makers?

What is the main concern of constructivism? How does it seek to expand on the theories of realism and liberalism? How useful is constructivism for understanding international phenomena?

Which of the following statements was most likely made by a neorealist?

Which of the following best describes the liberal theory of international relations?

Which of the following is the oldest of the prevailing schools of thought in international relations?