Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elimination of conflict 
B)  Constraints on foreign policy behavior for those who are "plugged" into the network of global transactions 
C)  Global interdependence 
D)  Difficulty maintaining political will to support global initiatives 
A)  Elimination of conflict 
B)  Constraints on foreign policy behavior for those who are "plugged" into the network of global transactions 
C)  Global interdependence 
D)  Difficulty maintaining political will to support global initiatives A

Question 2

Which country is NOT one of the major players in space exploration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pakistan 
B)  The United States 
C)  China 
D)  India 
A)  Pakistan 
B)  The United States 
C)  China 
D)  India A

Question 3

Both state and nonstate actors are turning to information technology and the Internet as unconventional weapons of war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The period since 1945 has been the longest span of great power peace since

Accepted Answer

A)  the fall of the Roman Empire. 
B)  the twelfth century. 
C)  the sixteenth century. 
D)  the United States Civil War. 
A)  the fall of the Roman Empire. 
B)  the twelfth century. 
C)  the sixteenth century. 
D)  the United States Civil War.

Question 5

Hendrik Willem van Loon considered _____ to be the most precious possession of the masses.

Accepted Answer

A)  money 
B)  time 
C)  ignorance 
D)  illusion 
A)  money 
B)  time 
C)  ignorance 
D)  illusion

Question 6

Interstate conflict is a threat to world security about which the global community should be concerned now and in future decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How has the definition of human security changed? What new issues are now widely considered to be part of national security? Is the world prepared to ensure human security, given this new definition? In what ways have we made progress, and in what ways is the world falling behind?

Accepted Answer

The definition of human security has evo

Question 8

In constructing your own image of the future of world affairs, it is important to begin by

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking about the key questions that are likely to dominate international relations. 
B)  following one political theory and discounting those that don't conform to your beliefs. 
C)  join an international organization. 
D)  distance yourself from political science as a way to understand the world. 
A)  thinking about the key questions that are likely to dominate international relations. 
B)  following one political theory and discounting those that don't conform to your beliefs. 
C)  join an international organization. 
D)  distance yourself from political science as a way to understand the world.

Question 9

Unlike many of the hard sciences (such as physics or chemistry) the study of world politics

Accepted Answer

A)  is not recognized as scientific. 
B)  focuses on specification, never generalization. 
C)  has no set of uniform, deterministic laws to precisely predict actions. 
D)  can never be useful in predicting future actions. 
A)  is not recognized as scientific. 
B)  focuses on specification, never generalization. 
C)  has no set of uniform, deterministic laws to precisely predict actions. 
D)  can never be useful in predicting future actions.

Question 10

Millions of citizens are threatened by genocide and terrorism sponsored by their own governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Today the threat of being attacked by the military forces of another country has receded, particularly in the Global North. Instead, a _________ of warfare has emerged in which states are pitted against nonstate actors in hostilities that lack front lines and clear distinctions between soldiers and civilians.

Accepted Answer

A)  third wave 
B)  third generation 
C)  fourth generation 
D)  fifth generation 
A)  third wave 
B)  third generation 
C)  fourth generation 
D)  fifth generation

Question 12

Human rights law in principle provides unprecedented protection for people everywhere to live in freedom without fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Transnational threats include

Accepted Answer

A)  contagious diseases. 
B)  human and drug trafficking. 
C)  climate change. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  contagious diseases. 
B)  human and drug trafficking. 
C)  climate change. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 14

To preserve peace, one must prepare for peace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Although the future of the nation-state is uncertain, states are still the main actors in global politics. However, their status is being challenged by forces from above, through international organizations, and by forces from below, through devolution. Will states reach a point at which they are no longer able to perform their basic functions? If so, will states be replaced by some other actor on the world stage?

Accepted Answer

The paradox of contemporary world politi

Question 16

Despite changes and chaos, behavior by transnational actors is not random.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Genetically modified foods are often presented as a way to solve global famine, but critics are concerned with public health consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What technologies in recent history have given the world more security and improved quality of life?  What technologies have made the world less safe?  What technologies may provide more security and well-being in the near future?  Why are some critics so skeptical about the ability of technology to improve our lives?  In your opinion, should the world place more emphasis on technology as a way to solve global problems?  Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The surge in globalization that followed

Question 19

Some analysts argue that the triumph of liberalism over other ideologies, such as communism, signifies the "end of history." Why? What threats still exist that may make proclaiming the "end of history" premature? What position do you find most persuasive?

Accepted Answer

To many observers, the history of world

Question 20

Which is NOT one of the six clusters of threats identified by the UN Report, A More Secure World ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal conflict 
B)  Terrorism 
C)  International organization 
D)  Transnational organized crime 
A)  Internal conflict 
B)  Terrorism 
C)  International organization 
D)  Transnational organized crime

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of globalization?

Which country is NOT one of the major players in space exploration?

Both state and nonstate actors are turning to information technology and the Internet as unconventional weapons of war.

The period since 1945 has been the longest span of great power peace since

Hendrik Willem van Loon considered _____ to be the most precious possession of the masses.

Interstate conflict is a threat to world security about which the global community should be concerned now and in future decades.

How has the definition of human security changed? What new issues are now widely considered to be part of national security? Is the world prepared to ensure human security, given this new definition? In what ways have we made progress, and in what ways is the world falling behind?

In constructing your own image of the future of world affairs, it is important to begin by

Unlike many of the hard sciences (such as physics or chemistry) the study of world politics

Millions of citizens are threatened by genocide and terrorism sponsored by their own governments.

Human rights law in principle provides unprecedented protection for people everywhere to live in freedom without fear.

Transnational threats include

To preserve peace, one must prepare for peace.

Despite changes and chaos, behavior by transnational actors is not random.

Genetically modified foods are often presented as a way to solve global famine, but critics are concerned with public health consequences.

Some analysts argue that the triumph of liberalism over other ideologies, such as communism, signifies the "end of history." Why? What threats still exist that may make proclaiming the "end of history" premature? What position do you find most persuasive?

Which is NOT one of the six clusters of threats identified by the UN Report, A More Secure World ?

Discovering World Politics

Interpreting World Politics Through the Lens of Theory

Theories of International Decision Making

Great Power Relations and Rivalries

World Politics and the Global South

Nonstate 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 15: Looking Ahead at Global Trends and Transformations

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of globalization?

Which country is NOT one of the major players in space exploration?

Both state and nonstate actors are turning to information technology and the Internet as unconventional weapons of war.

The period since 1945 has been the longest span of great power peace since

Hendrik Willem van Loon considered _____ to be the most precious possession of the masses.

Interstate conflict is a threat to world security about which the global community should be concerned now and in future decades.

How has the definition of human security changed? What new issues are now widely considered to be part of national security? Is the world prepared to ensure human security, given this new definition? In what ways have we made progress, and in what ways is the world falling behind?

In constructing your own image of the future of world affairs, it is important to begin by

Unlike many of the hard sciences (such as physics or chemistry) the study of world politics

Millions of citizens are threatened by genocide and terrorism sponsored by their own governments.

Human rights law in principle provides unprecedented protection for people everywhere to live in freedom without fear.

Transnational threats include

To preserve peace, one must prepare for peace.

Despite changes and chaos, behavior by transnational actors is not random.

Genetically modified foods are often presented as a way to solve global famine, but critics are concerned with public health consequences.

Some analysts argue that the triumph of liberalism over other ideologies, such as communism, signifies the "end of history." Why? What threats still exist that may make proclaiming the "end of history" premature? What position do you find most persuasive?

Which is NOT one of the six clusters of threats identified by the UN Report, A More Secure World ?

Discovering World Politics

Interpreting World Politics Through the Lens of Theory

Theories of International Decision Making

Great Power Relations and Rivalries

World Politics and the Global South

Nonstate 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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