Question 1

The clash of civilizations argument suggests that

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A)  cultural differences create a permanent barrier to further homogenization of global interests. 
B)  civilizations clash because of differences in the distribution of power. 
C)  civilizations conflict because of economic inequalities. 
D)  civilizations conflict due to misperceptions and misunderstandings. 
A)  cultural differences create a permanent barrier to further homogenization of global interests. 
B)  civilizations clash because of differences in the distribution of power. 
C)  civilizations conflict because of economic inequalities. 
D)  civilizations conflict due to misperceptions and misunderstandings. A

Question 2

According to Marxist language, the bourgeoisie refers to the

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A)  owners of capital. 
B)  the workers. 
C)  the shopkeepers. 
D)  the middle class. 
A)  owners of capital. 
B)  the workers. 
C)  the shopkeepers. 
D)  the middle class. A

Question 3

Which of the theories discussed in this chapter best accounts for the political events unfolding in Latin America and Europe? Examine those developments in light of the theory's main assumptions and tenets.

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The theory of dependency best accounts for the political events unfolding in Latin America and Europe. This theory posits that the underdevelopment of certain countries is a result of their dependence on more developed nations, which exploit their resources and hinder their economic and political development. In Latin America, we can see this theory at play as many countries in the region have historically been exploited by more powerful nations, leading to economic inequality and political instability. In Europe, the theory of dependency can be applied to the relationship between the European Union and its member states, as well as the relationship between European countries and their former colonies. The theory's main assumptions and tenets align with the current political events in these regions, as it emphasizes the unequal power dynamics and exploitation that contribute to underdevelopment and political turmoil.

Question 4

Explore at least three points of criticism of the economic structuralist perspective. Were any of these responsible for the demise of communism in 1991?

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The economic structuralist perspective,

Question 5

Feminist theory is most consistent with which theory of international relations?

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A)  Realism 
B)  Liberalism 
C)  Economic structuralism 
D)  Constructivism 
A)  Realism 
B)  Liberalism 
C)  Economic structuralism 
D)  Constructivism

Question 6

According to economic structuralists, the Stamp Act and the Navigation Acts were examples of

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A)  trade provisions aimed at giving firms in the colonizing country an advantage over those in the colony. 
B)  investment policies that gave an advantage to businesses in the colonial territories. 
C)  burdensome economic policies that cost England's treasury dearly and eventually encouraged them to free the American colonies. 
D)  important trade subsidies that allowed the American colonies' enterprises to grow rapidly. 
A)  trade provisions aimed at giving firms in the colonizing country an advantage over those in the colony. 
B)  investment policies that gave an advantage to businesses in the colonial territories. 
C)  burdensome economic policies that cost England's treasury dearly and eventually encouraged them to free the American colonies. 
D)  important trade subsidies that allowed the American colonies' enterprises to grow rapidly.

Question 7

According to Karl Marx, capitalism would eventually

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A)  develop incrementally into an embryonic socialist stage of development. 
B)  overtake socialism as a more efficient and robust economic system. 
C)  be overthrown in a worldwide, violent revolution. 
D)  be transcended peacefully by communism. 
A)  develop incrementally into an embryonic socialist stage of development. 
B)  overtake socialism as a more efficient and robust economic system. 
C)  be overthrown in a worldwide, violent revolution. 
D)  be transcended peacefully by communism.

Question 8

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 9

Classes differ from each other based on the

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A)  political power of the class. 
B)  ownership of capital by a class. 
C)  number of people in each class. 
D)  degree of cooperation within a class. 
A)  political power of the class. 
B)  ownership of capital by a class. 
C)  number of people in each class. 
D)  degree of cooperation within a class.

Question 10

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 11

According to economic structuralist theory, why do the owners of capital look abroad for investment purposes?

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A)  In order to exploit additional bourgeois classes 
B)  Because, as their domestic economies develop, inflation eats away the value of their currency 
C)  Because opportunities to invest profitably at home have been exhausted 
D)  None of the above is true. 
A)  In order to exploit additional bourgeois classes 
B)  Because, as their domestic economies develop, inflation eats away the value of their currency 
C)  Because opportunities to invest profitably at home have been exhausted 
D)  None of the above is true.

Question 12

According to Marxism, the world is divided into

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A)  nationalists and communitarians. 
B)  nations with shared interests. 
C)  military powers and the powerless. 
D)  classes with opposing economic interests. 
A)  nationalists and communitarians. 
B)  nations with shared interests. 
C)  military powers and the powerless. 
D)  classes with opposing economic interests.

Question 13

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

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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 14

According to the text, which of the following countries developed the apartheid system?

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A)  Venezuela 
B)  Iran 
C)  Soviet Union 
D)  South Africa 
A)  Venezuela 
B)  Iran 
C)  Soviet Union 
D)  South Africa

Question 15

According to constructivism, norms are important because they

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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 16

According to the book, the impact of feminist thought in international politics has been most pronounced in the debate on

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A)  military power. 
B)  trade unions. 
C)  education. 
D)  development. 
A)  military power. 
B)  trade unions. 
C)  education. 
D)  development.

Question 17

How has feminist theory influenced the study of international politics? How are women's lives affected by international politics?

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Feminist theory has greatly influenced t

Question 18

Economics is the driving motivation behind which theory of international relations?

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A)  Realism 
B)  Liberalism 
C)  Economic structuralism 
D)  Constructivism 
A)  Realism 
B)  Liberalism 
C)  Economic structuralism 
D)  Constructivism

Question 19

While postmodern feminists assert that all truth and moral views are socially constructed, other types of feminists

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A)  are in essential agreement. 
B)  argue that postmodernism creates a situation where no one can say anything about truth. 
C)  claim that truth and morality are ambiguous and impossible to grasp. 
D)  assert that the framing of questions sheds no light on our understanding of international politics. 
A)  are in essential agreement. 
B)  argue that postmodernism creates a situation where no one can say anything about truth. 
C)  claim that truth and morality are ambiguous and impossible to grasp. 
D)  assert that the framing of questions sheds no light on our understanding of international politics.

Question 20

According to the text, what long-held socialist policy has made "a comeback?"

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A)  State ownership of firms 
B)  Equalization of incomes 
C)  Private control of higher education 
D)  Militarization of society 
A)  State ownership of firms 
B)  Equalization of incomes 
C)  Private control of higher education 
D)  Militarization of society

The clash of civilizations argument suggests that

According to Marxist language, the bourgeoisie refers to the

Which of the theories discussed in this chapter best accounts for the political events unfolding in Latin America and Europe? Examine those developments in light of the theory's main assumptions and tenets.

Explore at least three points of criticism of the economic structuralist perspective. Were any of these responsible for the demise of communism in 1991?

Feminist theory is most consistent with which theory of international relations?

According to economic structuralists, the Stamp Act and the Navigation Acts were examples of

According to Karl Marx, capitalism would eventually

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

Classes differ from each other based on the

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

According to economic structuralist theory, why do the owners of capital look abroad for investment purposes?

According to Marxism, the world is divided into

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

According to the text, which of the following countries developed the apartheid system?

According to constructivism, norms are important because they

According to the book, the impact of feminist thought in international politics has been most pronounced in the debate on

How has feminist theory influenced the study of international politics? How are women's lives affected by international politics?

Economics is the driving motivation behind which theory of international relations?

While postmodern feminists assert that all truth and moral views are socially constructed, other types of feminists

According to the text, what long-held socialist policy has made "a comeback?"

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

The clash of civilizations argument suggests that

According to Marxist language, the bourgeoisie refers to the

Which of the theories discussed in this chapter best accounts for the political events unfolding in Latin America and Europe? Examine those developments in light of the theory's main assumptions and tenets.

Explore at least three points of criticism of the economic structuralist perspective. Were any of these responsible for the demise of communism in 1991?

Feminist theory is most consistent with which theory of international relations?

According to economic structuralists, the Stamp Act and the Navigation Acts were examples of

According to Karl Marx, capitalism would eventually

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

Classes differ from each other based on the

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

According to economic structuralist theory, why do the owners of capital look abroad for investment purposes?

According to Marxism, the world is divided into

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

According to the text, which of the following countries developed the apartheid system?

According to constructivism, norms are important because they

According to the book, the impact of feminist thought in international politics has been most pronounced in the debate on

How has feminist theory influenced the study of international politics? How are women's lives affected by international politics?

Economics is the driving motivation behind which theory of international relations?

While postmodern feminists assert that all truth and moral views are socially constructed, other types of feminists

According to the text, what long-held socialist policy has made "a comeback?"

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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