Question 1

Immanuel Kant's ideas influenced which of the following political thinkers?

Accepted Answer

A)  James Madison 
B)  Thomas Jefferson 
C)  Woodrow Wilson 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  James Madison 
B)  Thomas Jefferson 
C)  Woodrow Wilson 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 2

Strong nationalist sentiments keep states from engaging in war out of a fear of diminishing the state's resources through a lengthy conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Over time, the average duration of civil wars has decreased dramatically, and the prevalence of enduring internal rivalries has dropped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to long-cycle theory,

Accepted Answer

A)  a great power rises to power every 80 to 100 years. 
B)  a hegemon rises after a hegemonic war. 
C)  the new hegemon dominates military power, trade, and determines rules for the world system. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  a great power rises to power every 80 to 100 years. 
B)  a hegemon rises after a hegemonic war. 
C)  the new hegemon dominates military power, trade, and determines rules for the world system. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 5

Numerous failed states offer out-of-the-way places for terrorist groups to locate and train.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In his famous dictum, Karl von Clausewitz noted that war

Accepted Answer

A)  is becoming a less likely way to settle disputes. 
B)  is an extension of diplomacy by other means. 
C)  should be the first resort for state leaders. 
D)  is immoral and should be made illegal. 
A)  is becoming a less likely way to settle disputes. 
B)  is an extension of diplomacy by other means. 
C)  should be the first resort for state leaders. 
D)  is immoral and should be made illegal.

Question 7

According to a constructivist interpretation, counting the number of terrorist acts that occur is difficult because people define terrorism and interpret terrorist acts differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

John Foster Dulles noted that "The easiest and quickest cure of internal dissension is to portray danger from abroad." What did he mean by this? Do you agree? Cite historical examples that demonstrate your opinion.

Accepted Answer

John Foster Dulles, the former Secretary

Question 9

"Youth bulge" refers to the fact that a large portion of the population under age 35 in Global North nations is statistically overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Perpetual Peace , Immanuel Kant outlined the basis of the theory of democratic peace, which states that

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic leaders are constrained by the public from initiating foreign wars. 
B)  democratic leaders initiate conflict abroad to divert the public's attention from domestic problems. 
C)  democratic leaders can act more quickly to prevent wars from erupting. 
D)  democracies are more likely to go to war against other democracies. 
A)  democratic leaders are constrained by the public from initiating foreign wars. 
B)  democratic leaders initiate conflict abroad to divert the public's attention from domestic problems. 
C)  democratic leaders can act more quickly to prevent wars from erupting. 
D)  democracies are more likely to go to war against other democracies.

Question 11

According to the power transition theory, war is most likely when there is an even distribution of power among several strong states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT considered in danger of becoming a failed state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Somalia 
B)  Sudan 
C)  Chad 
D)  None of these are true. 
A)  Somalia 
B)  Sudan 
C)  Chad 
D)  None of these are true.

Question 13

A 2013 Global Peace Index report showed that, in most regions, the world is actually becoming a more peaceful place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When individuals feel they are being exploited by those at the top, they usually seek a peaceful solution and rarely resort to war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In contrast to the nationalist theory of war, the feminist theory of international relations states the foundation of war

Accepted Answer

A)  would not exist if there were no men in the world. 
B)  comes from an intense commitment to power and prosperity for the state. 
C)  is most prevalent where gender discrimination, inequality, and violence towards women occur. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  would not exist if there were no men in the world. 
B)  comes from an intense commitment to power and prosperity for the state. 
C)  is most prevalent where gender discrimination, inequality, and violence towards women occur. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 16

The outbreak of war in Europe since 1945

Accepted Answer

A)  has occurred with greater frequency, starting with the former Yugoslavia, Russia, and finally Georgia. 
B)  has shifted to the developing countries of the Global South. 
C)  has occurred roughly once a year. 
D)  has diminished, making the Global South a safer place to live. 
A)  has occurred with greater frequency, starting with the former Yugoslavia, Russia, and finally Georgia. 
B)  has shifted to the developing countries of the Global South. 
C)  has occurred roughly once a year. 
D)  has diminished, making the Global South a safer place to live.

Question 17

For a long period of modern history, many believed that civil wars would be the primary type of armed conflict in the world.  What major event changed the way security analysts thought about strategies and the realities of military conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  The September 11th terrorist attacks 
B)  The outbreak of World War I 
C)  The election of Barack Obama 
D)  The end of the Cold War 
A)  The September 11th terrorist attacks 
B)  The outbreak of World War I 
C)  The election of Barack Obama 
D)  The end of the Cold War

Question 18

Failed states are often considered a problem to the entire world, as tumultuous failed states provide places for terrorists or transnational criminals to hide or host operations.
(a) What is the role of the United States in preventing or aiding potential failed states?
(b) What is the role of the international community and international organizations such as the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

(a) The United States plays a significan

Question 19

The collective characteristics ascribed to the people within a state are known as the state's

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization. 
B)  nationalism. 
C)  national character. 
D)  demography. 
A)  socialization. 
B)  nationalism. 
C)  national character. 
D)  demography.

Question 20

Terrorism is

Accepted Answer

A)  a tactic used by groups or states facing a much more powerful opponent. 
B)  used to obtain some political or social objective. 
C)  used by diverse groups. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  a tactic used by groups or states facing a much more powerful opponent. 
B)  used to obtain some political or social objective. 
C)  used by diverse groups. 
D)  All of these are true.

Immanuel Kant's ideas influenced which of the following political thinkers?

Strong nationalist sentiments keep states from engaging in war out of a fear of diminishing the state's resources through a lengthy conflict.

Over time, the average duration of civil wars has decreased dramatically, and the prevalence of enduring internal rivalries has dropped.

According to long-cycle theory,

Numerous failed states offer out-of-the-way places for terrorist groups to locate and train.

In his famous dictum, Karl von Clausewitz noted that war

According to a constructivist interpretation, counting the number of terrorist acts that occur is difficult because people define terrorism and interpret terrorist acts differently.

John Foster Dulles noted that "The easiest and quickest cure of internal dissension is to portray danger from abroad." What did he mean by this? Do you agree? Cite historical examples that demonstrate your opinion.

"Youth bulge" refers to the fact that a large portion of the population under age 35 in Global North nations is statistically overweight.

In Perpetual Peace , Immanuel Kant outlined the basis of the theory of democratic peace, which states that

According to the power transition theory, war is most likely when there is an even distribution of power among several strong states.

Which of the following is NOT considered in danger of becoming a failed state?

A 2013 Global Peace Index report showed that, in most regions, the world is actually becoming a more peaceful place.

When individuals feel they are being exploited by those at the top, they usually seek a peaceful solution and rarely resort to war.

In contrast to the nationalist theory of war, the feminist theory of international relations states the foundation of war

The outbreak of war in Europe since 1945

For a long period of modern history, many believed that civil wars would be the primary type of armed conflict in the world. What major event changed the way security analysts thought about strategies and the realities of military conflict?

The collective characteristics ascribed to the people within a state are known as the state's

Terrorism is

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Exam 7: The Threat of Armed Conflict to the World

Immanuel Kant's ideas influenced which of the following political thinkers?

Strong nationalist sentiments keep states from engaging in war out of a fear of diminishing the state's resources through a lengthy conflict.

Over time, the average duration of civil wars has decreased dramatically, and the prevalence of enduring internal rivalries has dropped.

According to long-cycle theory,

Numerous failed states offer out-of-the-way places for terrorist groups to locate and train.

In his famous dictum, Karl von Clausewitz noted that war

According to a constructivist interpretation, counting the number of terrorist acts that occur is difficult because people define terrorism and interpret terrorist acts differently.

John Foster Dulles noted that "The easiest and quickest cure of internal dissension is to portray danger from abroad." What did he mean by this? Do you agree? Cite historical examples that demonstrate your opinion.

"Youth bulge" refers to the fact that a large portion of the population under age 35 in Global North nations is statistically overweight.

In Perpetual Peace , Immanuel Kant outlined the basis of the theory of democratic peace, which states that

According to the power transition theory, war is most likely when there is an even distribution of power among several strong states.

Which of the following is NOT considered in danger of becoming a failed state?

A 2013 Global Peace Index report showed that, in most regions, the world is actually becoming a more peaceful place.

When individuals feel they are being exploited by those at the top, they usually seek a peaceful solution and rarely resort to war.

In contrast to the nationalist theory of war, the feminist theory of international relations states the foundation of war

The outbreak of war in Europe since 1945

For a long period of modern history, many believed that civil wars would be the primary type of armed conflict in the world. What major event changed the way security analysts thought about strategies and the realities of military conflict?

The collective characteristics ascribed to the people within a state are known as the state's

Terrorism is

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 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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