Question 1

Which of the following does NOT describe the comparison between realism and economic structuralism?

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A)  Realists are concerned with politics among the "great powers," whereas economic structuralists are concerned with the relations between the strong and the weak. 
B)  Realists and economic structuralists both agree with the statement that "the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must." 
C)  Realists accept the exploitation of the weak as a fact of life, but economic structuralists believe that fact is unacceptable and must be changed. 
D)  Realists believe that cooperation can mitigate the consequences of the structural imbalances that economic structuralism seeks to correct. 
A)  Realists are concerned with politics among the "great powers," whereas economic structuralists are concerned with the relations between the strong and the weak. 
B)  Realists and economic structuralists both agree with the statement that "the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must." 
C)  Realists accept the exploitation of the weak as a fact of life, but economic structuralists believe that fact is unacceptable and must be changed. 
D)  Realists believe that cooperation can mitigate the consequences of the structural imbalances that economic structuralism seeks to correct.

Question 2

In the most recent election, what were voters in France most concerned about?

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A)  The influx of migrants from North African countries 
B)  The end of benefits such as free college education and universal health care 
C)  The riots and demonstrations caused by protesting youths 
D)  The Greek financial crisis. 
A)  The influx of migrants from North African countries 
B)  The end of benefits such as free college education and universal health care 
C)  The riots and demonstrations caused by protesting youths 
D)  The Greek financial crisis.

Question 3

According to economic structuralism, the role of the state is to

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A)  act as an umpire among the various classes. 
B)  serve the interests of the capitalist class. 
C)  develop regularities that level the playing field. 
D)  support the interests of the workers. 
A)  act as an umpire among the various classes. 
B)  serve the interests of the capitalist class. 
C)  develop regularities that level the playing field. 
D)  support the interests of the workers.

Question 4

According to economic structuralism, why do wars begin? Apply those arguments to examine the causes of any major global conflict in the last decade.

Accepted Answer

According to economic structuralism, war

Question 5

From the constructivist perspective, realism, liberalism, and economic structuralism are considered to

Accepted Answer

A)  be remarkably different from constructivism. 
B)  take an essentially similar approach. 
C)  be in some ways closely connected to constructivism. 
D)  be important precursors to constructivism. 
A)  be remarkably different from constructivism. 
B)  take an essentially similar approach. 
C)  be in some ways closely connected to constructivism. 
D)  be important precursors to constructivism.

Question 6

As power plays an important role in realism, wealth plays an equally important role in

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A)  economic structuralism. 
B)  constructivism. 
C)  institutional liberalism. 
D)  feminism. 
A)  economic structuralism. 
B)  constructivism. 
C)  institutional liberalism. 
D)  feminism.

Question 7

Which South American president accused the United States of attempting to "preserve the current pattern of domination, exploitation, and pillage of the peoples of the world?"

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A)  Evo Morales 
B)  Rafael Correa 
C)  Hugo Chavez 
D)  Fidel Castro 
A)  Evo Morales 
B)  Rafael Correa 
C)  Hugo Chavez 
D)  Fidel Castro

Question 8

Feminist theory generally has three basic schools of thought that include all of the following but

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A)  feminist empiricism-real issues of women in the real world. 
B)  feminist standpoint theory-issues can be better understood if examined from a "feminine" perspective. 
C)  feminist postmodernism-the attempt to analyze politics is a product of a specific power position. 
D)  feminist structural realism-the disparity in economic wealth determines the direction of international politics. 
A)  feminist empiricism-real issues of women in the real world. 
B)  feminist standpoint theory-issues can be better understood if examined from a "feminine" perspective. 
C)  feminist postmodernism-the attempt to analyze politics is a product of a specific power position. 
D)  feminist structural realism-the disparity in economic wealth determines the direction of international politics.

Question 9

Feminist theories of international relations remain on the edge of conventional academic studies and policy discussions. What are the primary reasons for this marginalization of feminist approaches?

Accepted Answer

There are several primary reasons for th

Question 10

According to constructivism, norms are important because they

Accepted Answer

A)  affect the distribution of power in the international system. 
B)  create more democracies leading to a more peaceful world. 
C)  emphasize the importance of non-interference. 
D)  are a crucial factor in shaping the behavior of international actors. 
A)  affect the distribution of power in the international system. 
B)  create more democracies leading to a more peaceful world. 
C)  emphasize the importance of non-interference. 
D)  are a crucial factor in shaping the behavior of international actors.

Question 11

In examining international institutions that govern the global economy, economic structuralists are

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A)  strong advocates of these organizations. 
B)  supporters of greater institutionalization. 
C)  highly skeptical of these organizations. 
D)  neutral toward these organizations. 
A)  strong advocates of these organizations. 
B)  supporters of greater institutionalization. 
C)  highly skeptical of these organizations. 
D)  neutral toward these organizations.

Question 12

The text refers to the "double evil" espoused by economic structuralists. What does this refer to?

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A)  Distribution of power and justice 
B)  Military power and profit 
C)  Economic power and purpose 
D)  Poverty and political inequality 
A)  Distribution of power and justice 
B)  Military power and profit 
C)  Economic power and purpose 
D)  Poverty and political inequality

Question 13

Power is to realism, as __________ is to economic structuralism.

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A)  wealth 
B)  military strength 
C)  gender 
D)  education 
A)  wealth 
B)  military strength 
C)  gender 
D)  education

Question 14

All of the theories presented in this chapter attempt to explain the conditions for conflict and cooperation. Consider the main assumption of economic structuralism and constructivism and compare their explanations for the outbreak of war.

Accepted Answer

Economic structuralism and constructivis

Question 15

Vladimir Lenin's belief, which imperialism ultimately leads to war, was apparently vindicated by the beginning of what major conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  World War I 
B)  the Cold War 
C)  World War II 
D)  the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 
A)  World War I 
B)  the Cold War 
C)  World War II 
D)  the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905

Question 16

Structural power is a concern for economic structuralists because it can lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict between states. 
B)  a rise in the power of developing countries. 
C)  inequality and injustice. 
D)  the empowerment of the state. 
A)  conflict between states. 
B)  a rise in the power of developing countries. 
C)  inequality and injustice. 
D)  the empowerment of the state.

Question 17

What event caused the global shift away from state control of the economy some twenty years ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rise to power of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher 
B)  The end of communism in Europe 
C)  The resurgence of terrorist action against western powers 
D)  The election of left-leaning leaders in South America 
A)  The rise to power of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher 
B)  The end of communism in Europe 
C)  The resurgence of terrorist action against western powers 
D)  The election of left-leaning leaders in South America

Question 18

Constructivism focuses on all of the following kinds of ideas except

Accepted Answer

A)  interests. 
B)  identities. 
C)  norms. 
D)  security. 
A)  interests. 
B)  identities. 
C)  norms. 
D)  security.

Question 19

Feminist standpoint theory asserts that

Accepted Answer

A)  women are excluded from theories of international politics, thus confusing human nature with masculine nature. 
B)  women have tended to be "invisible" in thinking about international politics. 
C)  all claims about truth, and especially claims about truth involving social relations, are social constructions. 
D)  jobs that are identified with women, such as "housewife," are devalued and hidden compared to those associated with men, such as "businessman." 
A)  women are excluded from theories of international politics, thus confusing human nature with masculine nature. 
B)  women have tended to be "invisible" in thinking about international politics. 
C)  all claims about truth, and especially claims about truth involving social relations, are social constructions. 
D)  jobs that are identified with women, such as "housewife," are devalued and hidden compared to those associated with men, such as "businessman."

Question 20

Vladimir Lenin is famous for being a

Accepted Answer

A)  Russian democratic leader. 
B)  Russian revolutionary leader. 
C)  Serbian nationalist. 
D)  Russian leader during World War II. 
A)  Russian democratic leader. 
B)  Russian revolutionary leader. 
C)  Serbian nationalist. 
D)  Russian leader during World War II.

Which of the following does NOT describe the comparison between realism and economic structuralism?

In the most recent election, what were voters in France most concerned about?

According to economic structuralism, the role of the state is to

According to economic structuralism, why do wars begin? Apply those arguments to examine the causes of any major global conflict in the last decade.

From the constructivist perspective, realism, liberalism, and economic structuralism are considered to

As power plays an important role in realism, wealth plays an equally important role in

Which South American president accused the United States of attempting to "preserve the current pattern of domination, exploitation, and pillage of the peoples of the world?"

Feminist theory generally has three basic schools of thought that include all of the following but

Feminist theories of international relations remain on the edge of conventional academic studies and policy discussions. What are the primary reasons for this marginalization of feminist approaches?

According to constructivism, norms are important because they

In examining international institutions that govern the global economy, economic structuralists are

The text refers to the "double evil" espoused by economic structuralists. What does this refer to?

Power is to realism, as __________ is to economic structuralism.

All of the theories presented in this chapter attempt to explain the conditions for conflict and cooperation. Consider the main assumption of economic structuralism and constructivism and compare their explanations for the outbreak of war.

Vladimir Lenin's belief, which imperialism ultimately leads to war, was apparently vindicated by the beginning of what major conflict?

Structural power is a concern for economic structuralists because it can lead to

What event caused the global shift away from state control of the economy some twenty years ago?

Constructivism focuses on all of the following kinds of ideas except

Feminist standpoint theory asserts that

Vladimir Lenin is famous for being a

Introduction Problems and Questions in International Politics

The Historical Evolution of International Politics

Theories of International Relations Realism and Liberalism

The State Society and Foreign Policy

Bureaucracies Groups and Individuals in the Foreign Policy Process

International Organizations and Transnational Actors

International Insecurity and the Causes of War and Peace

The Use of Force

Fundamentals of International Political Economy

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

The Problem of Global Inequality

International Law Norms and Human Rights

The Global Environment and International Politics

Conclusion Power and Purpose in a Changing World

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Exam 4: Theories of International Relations Economic Structuralism Constructivism and Feminism

Which of the following does NOT describe the comparison between realism and economic structuralism?

In the most recent election, what were voters in France most concerned about?

According to economic structuralism, the role of the state is to

According to economic structuralism, why do wars begin? Apply those arguments to examine the causes of any major global conflict in the last decade.

From the constructivist perspective, realism, liberalism, and economic structuralism are considered to

As power plays an important role in realism, wealth plays an equally important role in

Which South American president accused the United States of attempting to "preserve the current pattern of domination, exploitation, and pillage of the peoples of the world?"

Feminist theory generally has three basic schools of thought that include all of the following but

Feminist theories of international relations remain on the edge of conventional academic studies and policy discussions. What are the primary reasons for this marginalization of feminist approaches?

According to constructivism, norms are important because they

In examining international institutions that govern the global economy, economic structuralists are

The text refers to the "double evil" espoused by economic structuralists. What does this refer to?

Power is to realism, as __________ is to economic structuralism.

All of the theories presented in this chapter attempt to explain the conditions for conflict and cooperation. Consider the main assumption of economic structuralism and constructivism and compare their explanations for the outbreak of war.

Vladimir Lenin's belief, which imperialism ultimately leads to war, was apparently vindicated by the beginning of what major conflict?

Structural power is a concern for economic structuralists because it can lead to

What event caused the global shift away from state control of the economy some twenty years ago?

Constructivism focuses on all of the following kinds of ideas except

Feminist standpoint theory asserts that

Vladimir Lenin is famous for being a

Introduction Problems and Questions in International Politics

The Historical Evolution of International Politics

Theories of International Relations Realism and Liberalism

The State Society and Foreign Policy

Bureaucracies Groups and Individuals in the Foreign Policy Process

International Organizations and Transnational Actors

International Insecurity and the Causes of War and Peace

The Use of Force

Fundamentals of International Political Economy

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

The Problem of Global Inequality

International Law Norms and Human Rights

The Global Environment and International Politics

Conclusion Power and Purpose in a Changing World

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