Question 1

Which school of thought is likely to argue that commerce can reduce conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) realism 
B) liberalism 
C) constructivism 
D) Marxism 
A) realism 
B) liberalism 
C) constructivism 
D) Marxism

Question 2

The theory of agent-oriented constructivism emerged to address what weakness in the social constructivist theory of international relations?

Accepted Answer

A) Social constructivism placed too much emphasis on the state, considering states the only important actor in international relations. 
B) Social constructivism did not account for norms, values, and shared identities. 
C) Social constructivism failed to address the complexities of state behavior, instead treating states as individuals. 
D) Social constructivists assume that even in issues of national security, states will rely on supranational institutions to achieve cooperation. 
A) Social constructivism placed too much emphasis on the state, considering states the only important actor in international relations. 
B) Social constructivism did not account for norms, values, and shared identities. 
C) Social constructivism failed to address the complexities of state behavior, instead treating states as individuals. 
D) Social constructivists assume that even in issues of national security, states will rely on supranational institutions to achieve cooperation.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of complex interdependence?

Accepted Answer

A) global trade 
B) al-Qaeda 
C) the United Nations 
D) ethnic groups 
A) global trade 
B) al-Qaeda 
C) the United Nations 
D) ethnic groups

Question 4

Which of the following is derived from a set of assumptions and evidence about some phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A) a framework 
B) a theory 
C) a paradigm 
D) a normative proposition 
A) a framework 
B) a theory 
C) a paradigm 
D) a normative proposition

Question 5

How have feminist scholars been critical of other international relations scholars? Are their critiques justified?

Accepted Answer

Feminist scholars have been critical of

Question 6

At the core of liberalism is a belief in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) anarchy and self-help 
B) national interest and relative gains 
C) reason and the possibility of progress 
D) anarchy and security dilemmas 
A) anarchy and self-help 
B) national interest and relative gains 
C) reason and the possibility of progress 
D) anarchy and security dilemmas

Question 7

Who is most likely to embrace consequentialism?

Accepted Answer

A) realists 
B) liberals 
C) constructists 
D) feminists 
A) realists 
B) liberals 
C) constructists 
D) feminists

Question 8

What is the typical result of the security dilemma?

Accepted Answer

A) a balance of power 
B) a collective security arrangement 
C) a self-help system 
D) an arms race 
A) a balance of power 
B) a collective security arrangement 
C) a self-help system 
D) an arms race

Question 9

Which best defines neorealism?

Accepted Answer

A) State behavior is determined by differences in their relative power within the global hierarchy. 
B) States will inevitably enter into conflict with one another. 
C) People, therefore states, are evil by nature. 
D) The arming of any state's adversaries will promote stability in the global system. 
A) State behavior is determined by differences in their relative power within the global hierarchy. 
B) States will inevitably enter into conflict with one another. 
C) People, therefore states, are evil by nature. 
D) The arming of any state's adversaries will promote stability in the global system.

Question 10

Which political movement in the United States calls for the use of military and economic power in foreign policy to bring freedom and democracy to other countries?

Accepted Answer

A) liberalism 
B) realism 
C) defensive realism 
D) neoconservatism 
A) liberalism 
B) realism 
C) defensive realism 
D) neoconservatism

Question 11

Which of the following would a proponent of liberalism disagree with?

Accepted Answer

A) International institutions are important actors that can mediate disputes among states. 
B) It is possible for states to achieve cooperative outcomes. 
C) States are focused exclusively on relative gains and power. 
D) Free trade gives states a material incentive to maintain peaceful relations. 
A) International institutions are important actors that can mediate disputes among states. 
B) It is possible for states to achieve cooperative outcomes. 
C) States are focused exclusively on relative gains and power. 
D) Free trade gives states a material incentive to maintain peaceful relations.

Question 12

Whose writings can the realist theory of international relations be traced to?

Accepted Answer

A) St. Augustine's 
B) Hugo Grotius's 
C) Thucydides's 
D) Carl Marx's 
A) St. Augustine's 
B) Hugo Grotius's 
C) Thucydides's 
D) Carl Marx's

Question 13

What theory of international relations emphasizes shared ideas, identities, and open discourse?

Accepted Answer

A) realism 
B) liberalism 
C) social constructivism 
D) consequentialism 
A) realism 
B) liberalism 
C) social constructivism 
D) consequentialism

Question 14

Which of the following statements would a proponent of liberalism likely agree with?

Accepted Answer

A) "Advocacy of global institutions is not desirable." 
B) "Trade should be de-emphasized." 
C) "Balance-of-power is the only way of attaining peace." 
D) "Conflict practices used at home can also be used when dealing with international disputes." 
A) "Advocacy of global institutions is not desirable." 
B) "Trade should be de-emphasized." 
C) "Balance-of-power is the only way of attaining peace." 
D) "Conflict practices used at home can also be used when dealing with international disputes."

Question 15

What is liberalism often criticized for?

Accepted Answer

A) not paying sufficient attention to domestic politics 
B) ineffectiveness of international institutions and placing too much emphasis on morality 
C) not paying sufficient attention to tangible power 
D) not paying sufficient attention to international institutions 
A) not paying sufficient attention to domestic politics 
B) ineffectiveness of international institutions and placing too much emphasis on morality 
C) not paying sufficient attention to tangible power 
D) not paying sufficient attention to international institutions

Question 16

Who of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?

Accepted Answer

A) Karl Marx 
B) Immanuel Kant 
C) Woodrow Wilson 
D) Thomas Hobbes 
A) Karl Marx 
B) Immanuel Kant 
C) Woodrow Wilson 
D) Thomas Hobbes

Question 17

Define the paradigm of realism. What are its assumptions regarding the international system and state behavior? In your opinion, does realism accurately describe international relations in the twenty-first century?

Accepted Answer

The paradigm of realism is a theory in i

Question 18

Which of the following is a weakness of the feminist school of thought in international relations?

Accepted Answer

A) The assumptions in traditional international relations theory are too dependent on characteristics that have been associated with masculinity. 
B) Feminist theory challenges the material and individualist foundations of realism and liberalism. 
C) Feminist theory has had little to no impact on any modern scholarship in international relations, with few researchers taking the theory seriously. 
D) Because feminist theory focuses on interpretation of events, there are no scientifically testable hypotheses to determine its validity. 
A) The assumptions in traditional international relations theory are too dependent on characteristics that have been associated with masculinity. 
B) Feminist theory challenges the material and individualist foundations of realism and liberalism. 
C) Feminist theory has had little to no impact on any modern scholarship in international relations, with few researchers taking the theory seriously. 
D) Because feminist theory focuses on interpretation of events, there are no scientifically testable hypotheses to determine its validity.

Question 19

Which of the following embodies the norms, principles, rules, and institutions around which global expectations unite regarding a specific international problem?

Accepted Answer

A) security dilemma 
B) complex interdependence 
C) international regime 
D) consequentialism 
A) security dilemma 
B) complex interdependence 
C) international regime 
D) consequentialism

Question 20

Some in the liberal school of thought argue that the conditions under which people live is an underlying source of international conflict, and to enhance prospects for peace, those conditions should be reformed. 
(a)Who would a liberal theorist believe is responsible for reforming living conditions? 
(b)How would a realist counter this argument?

Accepted Answer

(a) A liberal theorist would argue that

Which school of thought is likely to argue that commerce can reduce conflict?

The theory of agent-oriented constructivism emerged to address what weakness in the social constructivist theory of international relations?

Which of the following is the best example of complex interdependence?

Which of the following is derived from a set of assumptions and evidence about some phenomenon?

How have feminist scholars been critical of other international relations scholars? Are their critiques justified?

At the core of liberalism is a belief in which of the following?

Who is most likely to embrace consequentialism?

What is the typical result of the security dilemma?

Which best defines neorealism?

Which political movement in the United States calls for the use of military and economic power in foreign policy to bring freedom and democracy to other countries?

Which of the following would a proponent of liberalism disagree with?

Whose writings can the realist theory of international relations be traced to?

What theory of international relations emphasizes shared ideas, identities, and open discourse?

Which of the following statements would a proponent of liberalism likely agree with?

What is liberalism often criticized for?

Who of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?

Define the paradigm of realism. What are its assumptions regarding the international system and state behavior? In your opinion, does realism accurately describe international relations in the twenty-first century?

Which of the following is a weakness of the feminist school of thought in international relations?

Which of the following embodies the norms, principles, rules, and institutions around which global expectations unite regarding a specific international problem?

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Non-State Actors and the Quest for Global Community

The Threat of Armed Conflict to the World

The Pursuit of Power Through Arms and Alliances

The Quest for Peace Through International Law and Collective Security

The Globalization of International Finance

International Trade in the Global Marketplace

The Demographic and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization

The Promotion of Human Development and Human Rights

Global Responsibility for the Preservation of the Environment

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Exam 2: Interpreting World Politics Through the Lens of Theory

Which school of thought is likely to argue that commerce can reduce conflict?

The theory of agent-oriented constructivism emerged to address what weakness in the social constructivist theory of international relations?

Which of the following is the best example of complex interdependence?

Which of the following is derived from a set of assumptions and evidence about some phenomenon?

How have feminist scholars been critical of other international relations scholars? Are their critiques justified?

At the core of liberalism is a belief in which of the following?

Who is most likely to embrace consequentialism?

What is the typical result of the security dilemma?

Which best defines neorealism?

Which political movement in the United States calls for the use of military and economic power in foreign policy to bring freedom and democracy to other countries?

Which of the following would a proponent of liberalism disagree with?

Whose writings can the realist theory of international relations be traced to?

What theory of international relations emphasizes shared ideas, identities, and open discourse?

Which of the following statements would a proponent of liberalism likely agree with?

What is liberalism often criticized for?

Who of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?

Define the paradigm of realism. What are its assumptions regarding the international system and state behavior? In your opinion, does realism accurately describe international relations in the twenty-first century?

Which of the following is a weakness of the feminist school of thought in international relations?

Which of the following embodies the norms, principles, rules, and institutions around which global expectations unite regarding a specific international problem?

Discovering World Politics

Theories of International Decision Making

Great Power Relations and Rivalries

World Politics and the Global South

Non-State Actors and the Quest for Global Community

The Threat of Armed Conflict to the World

The Pursuit of Power Through Arms and Alliances

The Quest for Peace Through International Law and Collective Security

The Globalization of International Finance

International Trade in the Global Marketplace

The Demographic and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization

The Promotion of Human Development and Human Rights

Global Responsibility for the Preservation of the Environment

Looking Ahead at Global Trends and Transformations

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