Question 1

Discuss why constructivist concepts might be more helpful to explain the changes after 1989 compared to realist explanations.

Accepted Answer

The constructivist concepts might be mor

Question 2

Russia's current nuclear arsenal is much greater than that of the Soviet Union in the 1950, yet the United States and Russia work together on the assumption that nuclear weapons must never be used. How would constructivists explain this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Russia has a week power position. 
B)  More trust developed over time between the two states. 
C)  The United States is in a declining hegemonic position in international relations. 
D)  Russia has a need for U.S. aid. 
A)  Russia has a week power position. 
B)  More trust developed over time between the two states. 
C)  The United States is in a declining hegemonic position in international relations. 
D)  Russia has a need for U.S. aid.

Question 3

What is dependency theory?

Accepted Answer

Dependency theory is a concept that orig

Question 4

Which president had attitudes from youth that led him to promote human rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ronald Reagan. 
B)  Jimmy Carter. 
C)  Richard Nixon. 
D)  George W. Bush. 
A)  Ronald Reagan. 
B)  Jimmy Carter. 
C)  Richard Nixon. 
D)  George W. Bush.

Question 5

Is Marxism still applicable today? Name events to support your argument.

Accepted Answer

Marxism is still applicable today as it

Question 6

Explain the basic premise of the world-systems theory.

Accepted Answer

The world-systems theory, developed by s

Question 7

Examine the pros and cons of a gendered analysis of international relations.

Accepted Answer

Gendered analysis of international relat

Question 8

Define analogies in foreign policy formation using a historical example.

Accepted Answer

Analogies in foreign policy formation re

Question 9

Are states still powerful actors in international relations? Discuss.

Accepted Answer

States are still powerful actors in inte

Question 10

For constructivists, ______are crucial.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alliances. 
B)  A country's resources. 
C)  History lessons. 
D)  International organizations. 
A)  Alliances. 
B)  A country's resources. 
C)  History lessons. 
D)  International organizations.

Question 11

What are conflict theories?

Accepted Answer

Conflict theories are a set of social th

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a factor shaping state interests that is emphasized by constructivists?

Accepted Answer

A) History. 
B) Culture. 
C) Norms. 
D) Power. 
A) History. 
B) Culture. 
C) Norms. 
D) Power.

Question 13

What are two-level games?

Accepted Answer

Two-level games are a concept in interna

Question 14

For what is Immanuel Wallerstein famous?

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Wallerstein is famous for devel

Question 15

Constructivists believe that a serious threat

Accepted Answer

A) Is perceived the same everywhere. 
B) Can be perceived differently by different states. 
C) Represents danger only if the threatened state does not have the military means to meet it. 
D) Can be avoided if the state has a nuclear arsenal. 
A) Is perceived the same everywhere. 
B) Can be perceived differently by different states. 
C) Represents danger only if the threatened state does not have the military means to meet it. 
D) Can be avoided if the state has a nuclear arsenal.

Question 16

Why is information on political leaders incomplete or misleading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heads of states are not available for surveys and experiments. 
B)  Psychologists have trouble studying alpha males in society. 
C)  External factors are stronger than individual decisions in foreign policy. 
D)  There is very little information available about political leaders. 
A)  Heads of states are not available for surveys and experiments. 
B)  Psychologists have trouble studying alpha males in society. 
C)  External factors are stronger than individual decisions in foreign policy. 
D)  There is very little information available about political leaders.

Question 17

According to Marxism-Leninism, distributive justice is mostly concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  An unfair distribution of resources in the contemporary world. 
B)  An equilibrium to be achieved by exploiting rich countries. 
C)  An unfair set of labor laws in a given country. 
D)  Giving weaker countries more power in international judicial bodies. 
A)  An unfair distribution of resources in the contemporary world. 
B)  An equilibrium to be achieved by exploiting rich countries. 
C)  An unfair set of labor laws in a given country. 
D)  Giving weaker countries more power in international judicial bodies.

Question 18

Dependency theorists were primarily reacting against

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic benefits. 
B)  Social programs. 
C)  Fair trade. 
D)  Liberal modernization. 
A)  Economic benefits. 
B)  Social programs. 
C)  Fair trade. 
D)  Liberal modernization.

Question 19

In the eyes of constructivist scholars, if two countries agree on ___, they are ____ prone to cooperate.

Accepted Answer

A) What is fair . . . more. 
B) What will harm them . . . more. 
C) A potential obstacle . . . less. 
D) The nature of the international system . . . less. 
A) What is fair . . . more. 
B) What will harm them . . . more. 
C) A potential obstacle . . . less. 
D) The nature of the international system . . . less.

Question 20

The fast-growing volume and complexity of information is ______to any decision maker.

Accepted Answer

A)  A serious challenge. 
B)  A technological blessing. 
C)  An insurmountable roadblock. 
D)  Comparable to a computer game. 
A)  A serious challenge. 
B)  A technological blessing. 
C)  An insurmountable roadblock. 
D)  Comparable to a computer game.

Discuss why constructivist concepts might be more helpful to explain the changes after 1989 compared to realist explanations.

Russia's current nuclear arsenal is much greater than that of the Soviet Union in the 1950, yet the United States and Russia work together on the assumption that nuclear weapons must never be used. How would constructivists explain this?

What is dependency theory?

Which president had attitudes from youth that led him to promote human rights?

Is Marxism still applicable today? Name events to support your argument.

Explain the basic premise of the world-systems theory.

Examine the pros and cons of a gendered analysis of international relations.

Define analogies in foreign policy formation using a historical example.

Are states still powerful actors in international relations? Discuss.

For constructivists, ______are crucial.

What are conflict theories?

Which of the following is NOT a factor shaping state interests that is emphasized by constructivists?

What are two-level games?

For what is Immanuel Wallerstein famous?

Constructivists believe that a serious threat

Why is information on political leaders incomplete or misleading?

According to Marxism-Leninism, distributive justice is mostly concerned with

Dependency theorists were primarily reacting against

In the eyes of constructivist scholars, if two countries agree on _, they are __ prone to cooperate.

The fast-growing volume and complexity of information is ______to any decision maker.

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Discuss why constructivist concepts might be more helpful to explain the changes after 1989 compared to realist explanations.

Russia's current nuclear arsenal is much greater than that of the Soviet Union in the 1950, yet the United States and Russia work together on the assumption that nuclear weapons must never be used. How would constructivists explain this?

What is dependency theory?

Which president had attitudes from youth that led him to promote human rights?

Is Marxism still applicable today? Name events to support your argument.

Explain the basic premise of the world-systems theory.

Examine the pros and cons of a gendered analysis of international relations.

Define analogies in foreign policy formation using a historical example.

Are states still powerful actors in international relations? Discuss.

For constructivists, ______are crucial.

What are conflict theories?

Which of the following is NOT a factor shaping state interests that is emphasized by constructivists?

What are two-level games?

For what is Immanuel Wallerstein famous?

Constructivists believe that a serious threat

Why is information on political leaders incomplete or misleading?

According to Marxism-Leninism, distributive justice is mostly concerned with

Dependency theorists were primarily reacting against

In the eyes of constructivist scholars, if two countries agree on ___, they are ____ prone to cooperate.

The fast-growing volume and complexity of information is ______to any decision maker.

Introducing International Relations

The Evolution of International Relations

Realism and Liberalism

International Security

International Law and International Organizations

International Political Economy and Development

Terrorism and Evolving Security Challenges

Environmental Issues

Humanitarian Concerns

Filters

In the eyes of constructivist scholars, if two countries agree on _, they are __ prone to cooperate.