Question 1

Discuss different reasons why certain human rights have been more successful than others in world politics after 1945. Use case-specific examples.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why certain human rights have been more successful than others in world politics after 1945. One reason is the level of international attention and advocacy that certain rights receive. For example, the right to freedom of speech and expression has received significant attention and support from international organizations and governments, leading to its widespread recognition and protection. On the other hand, economic and social rights, such as the right to housing and healthcare, have often been overlooked in world politics, leading to their limited success in implementation and enforcement.

Another reason for the differential success of human rights is the political and economic interests of powerful countries. For example, civil and political rights, such as the right to vote and participate in government, have been more successful in world politics because they align with the interests of democratic countries and are seen as essential for maintaining stability and legitimacy. In contrast, economic and social rights may be seen as more challenging to implement and may conflict with the economic interests of powerful countries, leading to their limited success in world politics.

Furthermore, the level of domestic support and activism for certain human rights can also impact their success in world politics. For example, the women's rights movement has been successful in advocating for gender equality and has led to the recognition and protection of women's rights in many countries. In contrast, the rights of indigenous peoples and minority groups may have faced more challenges due to limited domestic support and activism.

In conclusion, the success of certain human rights in world politics after 1945 can be attributed to a combination of international attention and advocacy, alignment with the interests of powerful countries, and domestic support and activism. By understanding these factors, we can work towards addressing the challenges and barriers that have limited the success of certain human rights and strive for greater recognition and protection for all individuals.

Question 2

The territories of Alsace-Lorraine and Quebec are BEST described as

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A)  Homogeneous areas within a country's boundaries. 
B)  Territories with heterogeneous populations and a source of conflict. 
C)  Small but independent countries surrounded by larger countries. 
D)  Former French colonies lost in nineteenth-century wars. 
A)  Homogeneous areas within a country's boundaries. 
B)  Territories with heterogeneous populations and a source of conflict. 
C)  Small but independent countries surrounded by larger countries. 
D)  Former French colonies lost in nineteenth-century wars. B

Question 3

The number of people in the world who do NOT have access to justice, lawyers, and transparent courts is in the

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A)  Hundreds of thousands. 
B)  Tens of millions. 
C)  Hundreds of millions. 
D)  Billions. 
A)  Hundreds of thousands. 
B)  Tens of millions. 
C)  Hundreds of millions. 
D)  Billions. D

Question 4

International relations is LEAST involved with the following:

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A)  The study of nongovernment activities in foreign countries. 
B)  U.S. government aid to help homeowners pay their mortgages. 
C)  The effects of a drought in the United States for global crop prices. 
D)  The impact of migration flows on countries' labor market and welfare system. 
A)  The study of nongovernment activities in foreign countries. 
B)  U.S. government aid to help homeowners pay their mortgages. 
C)  The effects of a drought in the United States for global crop prices. 
D)  The impact of migration flows on countries' labor market and welfare system.

Question 5

A former policy maker writing a memoir is most likely to

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A)  Provide an objective and fact-oriented narrative of past events. 
B)  Lie about his career and politics. 
C)  Show off his achievement. 
D)  Explain how her childhood led to her career choices. 
A)  Provide an objective and fact-oriented narrative of past events. 
B)  Lie about his career and politics. 
C)  Show off his achievement. 
D)  Explain how her childhood led to her career choices.

Question 6

All of the following countries openly possess nuclear weapons, EXCEPT

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A)  The United States. 
B)  France. 
C)  India. 
D)  Israel. 
A)  The United States. 
B)  France. 
C)  India. 
D)  Israel.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of NGOs in recent decades?

Accepted Answer

A)  NGOs have benefitted from global tax breaks for their legal status. 
B)  NGOs have benefitted from the global spread of democratic forms of government. 
C)  NGOs have benefitted from globalization and the growing complexity of international problems. 
D)  NGOs have benefitted from new communication and information technology. 
A)  NGOs have benefitted from global tax breaks for their legal status. 
B)  NGOs have benefitted from the global spread of democratic forms of government. 
C)  NGOs have benefitted from globalization and the growing complexity of international problems. 
D)  NGOs have benefitted from new communication and information technology.

Question 8

Why are experimental methods useful? What are some limitations?

Accepted Answer

Experimental methods are useful because

Question 9

In foreign policy settings, groupthink is the tendency of groups to

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A)  Work together in extreme situations. 
B)  Compete within its members to achieve best results in negotiations. 
C)  Make rushed or illogical decisions because of a false sense of unity. 
D)  Apply theoretical models to real-world problems. 
A)  Work together in extreme situations. 
B)  Compete within its members to achieve best results in negotiations. 
C)  Make rushed or illogical decisions because of a false sense of unity. 
D)  Apply theoretical models to real-world problems.

Question 10

International political economy BEST refers to

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A)  An international association of economic scholars and businessmen. 
B)  A homogeneous field. 
C)  The study of complex interactions of economic and political factors. 
D)  A research area with focus on international economics. 
A)  An international association of economic scholars and businessmen. 
B)  A homogeneous field. 
C)  The study of complex interactions of economic and political factors. 
D)  A research area with focus on international economics.

Question 11

Compare and contrast the three contexts used to help explain foreign and military decisions of states.

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The three contexts used to help explain

Question 12

Describe intergovernmental organizations and name examples.

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Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) a

Question 13

Describe the key characteristics of one country to which the United States has successfully exported democracy.

Accepted Answer

One country to which the United States h

Question 14

Define diplomacy and illustrate it with an example of your choice.

Accepted Answer

Diplomacy is the art and practice of con

Question 15

The primary goal of international relations scholars is to

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A)  Gather information about current world affairs and related domestic policies. 
B)  Describe the history of foreign policy in different regions. 
C)  Advise diplomats and policy makers, and also provide key information to the public. 
D)  Explain why certain events take place and why they are important. 
A)  Gather information about current world affairs and related domestic policies. 
B)  Describe the history of foreign policy in different regions. 
C)  Advise diplomats and policy makers, and also provide key information to the public. 
D)  Explain why certain events take place and why they are important.

Question 16

IGOs increase global _______ of individual states and, to some degree, limit their ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accountability . . . power. 
B)  Accountability . . . sovereignty. 
C)  Interdependence . . . dependence. 
D)  Transparency . . . interdependence. 
A)  Accountability . . . power. 
B)  Accountability . . . sovereignty. 
C)  Interdependence . . . dependence. 
D)  Transparency . . . interdependence.

Question 17

In which countries was the United States NOT successful in exporting democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan and Afghanistan. 
B)  Afghanistan and Iraq. 
C)  Iraq and Germany. 
D)  Germany and Japan. 
A)  Japan and Afghanistan. 
B)  Afghanistan and Iraq. 
C)  Iraq and Germany. 
D)  Germany and Japan.

Question 18

Many governments conceal violations of human rights behind which arguments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture, traditions, and values. 
B)  Race, social status, and education. 
C)  Criminal background, immigration status, and origins. 
D)  Governments do not hide human rights violations. 
A)  Culture, traditions, and values. 
B)  Race, social status, and education. 
C)  Criminal background, immigration status, and origins. 
D)  Governments do not hide human rights violations.

Question 19

In experiments, international relations scholars put participants in ________, as in a game.

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A)  Variable conditions. 
B)  Timed settings. 
C)  Random settings. 
D)  Controlled conditions. 
A)  Variable conditions. 
B)  Timed settings. 
C)  Random settings. 
D)  Controlled conditions.

Question 20

What are two poverty-related problems? Explain why they are problems.

Accepted Answer

Two poverty-related problems are lack of

Discuss different reasons why certain human rights have been more successful than others in world politics after 1945. Use case-specific examples.

The territories of Alsace-Lorraine and Quebec are BEST described as

The number of people in the world who do NOT have access to justice, lawyers, and transparent courts is in the

International relations is LEAST involved with the following:

A former policy maker writing a memoir is most likely to

All of the following countries openly possess nuclear weapons, EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of NGOs in recent decades?

Why are experimental methods useful? What are some limitations?

In foreign policy settings, groupthink is the tendency of groups to

International political economy BEST refers to

Compare and contrast the three contexts used to help explain foreign and military decisions of states.

Describe intergovernmental organizations and name examples.

Describe the key characteristics of one country to which the United States has successfully exported democracy.

Define diplomacy and illustrate it with an example of your choice.

The primary goal of international relations scholars is to

IGOs increase global _ of individual states and, to some degree, limit their .

In which countries was the United States NOT successful in exporting democracy?

Many governments conceal violations of human rights behind which arguments?

In experiments, international relations scholars put participants in ________, as in a game.

What are two poverty-related problems? Explain why they are problems.

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Discuss different reasons why certain human rights have been more successful than others in world politics after 1945. Use case-specific examples.

The territories of Alsace-Lorraine and Quebec are BEST described as

The number of people in the world who do NOT have access to justice, lawyers, and transparent courts is in the

International relations is LEAST involved with the following:

A former policy maker writing a memoir is most likely to

All of the following countries openly possess nuclear weapons, EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of NGOs in recent decades?

Why are experimental methods useful? What are some limitations?

In foreign policy settings, groupthink is the tendency of groups to

International political economy BEST refers to

Compare and contrast the three contexts used to help explain foreign and military decisions of states.

Describe intergovernmental organizations and name examples.

Describe the key characteristics of one country to which the United States has successfully exported democracy.

Define diplomacy and illustrate it with an example of your choice.

The primary goal of international relations scholars is to

IGOs increase global _______ of individual states and, to some degree, limit their ______.

In which countries was the United States NOT successful in exporting democracy?

Many governments conceal violations of human rights behind which arguments?

In experiments, international relations scholars put participants in ________, as in a game.

What are two poverty-related problems? Explain why they are problems.

The Evolution of International Relations

Realism and Liberalism

Alternative Views

International Security

International Law and International Organizations

International Political Economy and Development

Terrorism and Evolving Security Challenges

Environmental Issues

Humanitarian Concerns

Filters

IGOs increase global _ of individual states and, to some degree, limit their .