Deck 1: Thinking and Caring About World Politics

Question 1

Which of the type of actor on the international stage possesses sovereignty?

A) Nongovernmental organizations
B) Intergovernmental organizations
C) Multinational corporations
D) States (countries)

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Foreign goods imported by the United States have

A) made the cost of living more expensive.
B) had no impact on U.S. production of similar goods.
C) made many common items less expensive.
D) had almost no impact on the U.S. economy.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The sharp increase in the number of new melanoma cases is a result of

A) soil erosion.
B) damage to the ozone layer.
C) global warming.
D) toxins entering the food chain.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

If foreign investment were not available to finance the U.S.national debt then

A) interest rates on loans would increase.
B) there would be no impact on the U.S. economy.
C) the debt would not be as large.
D) policy makers would not be as worried about over spending

Question 5

In the textbook,the authors make a comparison between defense spending and higher education spending to demonstrate

A) the one-to-one relationship between reduced defense spending and increased higher education spending.
B) that the reduction of uniformed personnel, due to cuts in defense spending, has been compensated for by more college student enrolling in ROTC programs to fund their education.
C) how the elimination of one B-2 bomber might enable thousands of college students to attend college at reduced costs.
D) that higher education spending could reduce defense spending if more money was put into universities to educate and produce more highly skilled college students.

Question 6

The impact of international economics on domestic societies

A) continues to increase.
B) continues to decrease.
C) is beginning to decrease after decades of growth.
D) is beginning to increase after decades of contraction.

Question 7

The rising global population is

A) putting pressure on global resources.
B) fairly moderate and manageable.
C) has had little impact on human living conditions.
D) nearing its peak and will soon begin to fall dramatically.

Question 8

Critics of American defense spending argue that

A) America should spend more to defend the nation against hostile threats.
B) America should focus more on terrorist threats.
C) America spends too much money on defense relative to other societal needs.
D) there are not enough B-2 bombers to protect the U.S. against attack.

Question 9

The exportation of large amounts of goods and services from the United States to other countries creates:

A) a large number of jobs in the United States.
B) an increased amount of tension between the United States and countries receiving U.S. exports.
C) balanced trade internationally.
D) substantial debt for poorer countries.

Question 10

The main actors on the international stage are

A) only powerful individuals.
B) mainly states and other organizations
C) mainly corporations
D) only states

Question 11

The term "intermestic" is used to emphasize the close relationship between

A) domestic and local issues.
B) national and ethnic issues.
C) national and international issues.
D) international and ethnic issues.

Question 12

Defense spending makes up what portion of the U.S.government budget?

A) 5 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 20 percent
D) 40 percent

Question 13

The international community can best counter a disease

A) after it receives attention from the world media.
B) in the country where the disease first begins, before it crosses national borders.
C) after the disease crosses national borders, making it eligible for international aid.
D) by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Question 14

Which country is the world's largest exporter?

A) India
B) China
C) Great Britain
D) United States

Question 15

Trade employs roughly how many Americans?

A) 4 million
B) 16 million
C) 100 million
D) none

Question 16

In addition to their human toll,the 9/11 attacks cost the United States roughly how much in destroyed property,lost business earnings,lost wages,and other expenses?

A) $1 billion
B) $30 billion
C) $80 billion
D) $150 billion

Question 17

In 2006,how much did foreigners own in U.S.investments?

A) $6.7 billion
B) $12.7 billion
C) $12.7 trillion
D) $18.7 trillion

Question 18

Which statement about military spending and the economy is not true?

A) The proportion of economic resources spent on the military has decreased since the 1980s
B) Many states and communities see military bases as having economic benefits.
C) Military spending creates jobs for communities
D) Policy makers view military spending only as an issue of national security.

Question 19

Which gas is commonly associated with the theoretical concept known as "global warming?"

A) nitrogen
B) carbon dioxide
C) hydrogen
D) helium

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of Americans follow foreign news?

A) 20 percent
B) 40 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 80 percent

Question 21

Which trait would be readily associated with realists?

A) belief that humans have an inherent dark side
B) optimistic
C) a great deal of political trust.
D) belief that international relations is ruthless but can change

Question 22

Realism and liberalism can best be described as

A) methods of description.
B) theories used by political scientists to understand world events.
C) means to predict realistic and liberal outcomes of events.
D) the ideologies of Democrats and Republicans.

Question 23

Which of these international issues was decided through direct voting (referendum)?

A) ratification of the EU constitution by its member-states
B) Montenegro's declaration of independence from Serbia
C) Panama's decision to upgrade its canal
D) all of the above

Question 24

Which of the following best characterizes the beliefs of neoliberals?

A) They believe that political struggle among humans is inevitable.
B) The international system is not dominated by sovereign states.
C) The best path for cooperation is an emphasis on international organizations.
D) They are skeptical about the ability of international organizations to promote cooperation.

Question 25

Consumer boycotts have brought about change in all of the following areas except which area?

A) global warming
B) clothing manufacturing
C) footwear manufacturing
D) tuna fishing

Question 26

Which of the following is not associated with realism?

A) might makes right
B) globalism
C) self-interest
D) pessimism about human nature

Question 27

In international relations,liberal theory

A) neatly matches with the Democratic Party.
B) neatly matches with the Republican Party.
C) could be described as an optimistic theory.
D) could be described as an "unrealistic" theory.

Question 28

One way that average individuals can directly influence policies at home and abroad is through

A) consumer boycotts.
B) political apathy.
C) the development of international treaties.
D) war.

Question 29

Of the American troops killed during the war in Vietnam,what percentage was of college-age?

A) 54 percent
B) 64 percent
C) 74 percent
D) 84 percent

Question 30

Realists trace their intellectual lineage to which philosopher?

A) Thomas Hobbes
B) Aristotle
C) Karl Marx
D) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Question 31

The main difference between neorealists and classical realists is that

A) classical realists focus on human nature and neorealists focus on anarchy.
B) classical realists study historical cases and neorealists study current events.
C) unlike classical realists, neorealists take technology into account in their theories.
D) unlike classical realists, neorealists focus on policy rather than theory.

Question 32

According to UN figures,civilians accounted for what percentage of war deaths during the 1990s?

A) 15 percent
B) 35 percent
C) 55 percent
D) 85 percent

Question 33

Which philosopher made this statement: "[I]f any two men desire the same thing,which nevertheless they cannot both enjoy,they become enemies and ...endeavor to destroy or subdue one another."

A) Rousseau
B) Hobbes
C) Marx
D) Hegel

Question 34

Which theorists maintain that human conflict is inevitable?

A) realists
B) liberals
C) feminists
D) constructivists

Question 35

The core of the disagreement between the two main theoretical schools of international politics-liberalism and realism-consists of

A) a divergence over the application of ideas, not necessarily the ideas themselves.
B) the fact that liberals never favor war and realists always favor war.
C) a disagreement over the very nature of political humankind.
D) a divergence that is mainly reflective of that between political conservatives and political liberals.

Question 36

According to the book,most people could be classified as

A) realists.
B) liberals.
C) a mixture of realists and liberals.
D) issue specific in their theoretical approach.

Question 37

Which theory emphasizes a cooperative approach to international relations?

A) liberalism
B) realism
C) economic structuralism
D) neorealism

Question 38

Liberals often trace their intellectual heritage back to which philosopher?

A) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
B) Karl Marx
C) Hans Morgenthau
D) Thomas Hobbes

Question 39

The authors are quite clear that

A) individuals cannot make an impact in international politics.
B) there are many small ways individuals can impact international politics.
C) only dramatic actions really influence policy makers on international politics.
D) becoming a policy maker is the only guaranteed way to make a difference in international politics.

Question 40

Which statement is not true about how the U.S.military is staffed?

A) Today the U.S. military is staffed through volunteers.
B) A large portion of the military is made up of college-age individuals.
C) Women are increasingly serving in combat situations.
D) If the draft were reinstated women would not be drafted because of opposition in the U.S. population to the idea.

Question 41

Liberals believe that all of the following are leading toward a more cooperative future except

A) spread of nuclear weapons.
B) increased economic interdependency among countries.
C) mounting damage to the global ecosystem
D) the rise of international terrorism.

Question 42

In joining the European Union,member-states did all of the following except

A) give up some political sovereignty.
B) adopt uniform laws.
C) give up some economic authority.
D) become more interdependent.

Question 43

According to realpolitik,

A) human nature is basically good.
B) progress in international relations is an achievable goal.
C) power is the most important consideration in international relations.
D) pragmatism is a foolish approach to politics.

Question 44

The belief that states,just like individuals,can learn to form cooperative societies without giving up their individuality is known as

A) neoliberalism.
B) neorealism.
C) rational actor model.
D) traditional liberalism.

Question 45

Realists are most interested in:

A) gender issues.
B) the environment.
C) power and self-preservation.
D) building a better world.

Question 46

What is the realist perspective on war?

A) War is an effective tool for even minor policy goals.
B) War is not usually as effective as cooperation through international institutions.
C) A country should carefully consider going to war, weighing both the importance of its goals and its military capacity to achieve those goals.
D) A country should only consider its policy objectives in making the decision to wage war.

Question 47

Morality from a realist perspective would involve

A) securing a basic standard of living for people everywhere.
B) securing the safety and prosperity of a nation's own citizens.
C) engaging in international cooperation.
D) imposing a state's view of what is morally right on weaker states.

Question 48

Liberals consider the application of "power" to be

A) the best means available given the present political situation.
B) the only available option in light of the new war on terror.
C) an inevitable part of international politics.
D) the perpetuation of a cycle of violence and misery.

Question 49

Which of the following issues is most likely to concern realists?

A) sustainable human development.
B) human rights
C) national security
D) creating cooperative international organizations

Question 50

Ronald Regan's policy of "peace through strength" is an example of

A) liberalism.
B) realpolitik.
C) war mongering.
D) globalization.

Question 51

Most people would agree that President Woodrow Wilson was a

A) realist.
B) nationalist.
C) liberal.
D) pessimist.

Question 52

Liberals view the use of force as

A) an antiquated realist tool that should never be used.
B) acceptable to stop grave human rights violations.
C) especially important in a nuclear age.
D) historically a successful feature of international politics.

Question 53

Though willing to use military force in Iraq without UN approval,President Bush's rhetoric on the spread of democracy most closely resembles that of which theoretical perspective?

A) liberalism
B) realism
C) feminism
D) nationalism

Question 54

Which U.S.president invoked liberal arguments to justify foreign policy choices?

A) Woodrow Wilson
B) Bill Clinton
C) George W. Bush
D) all of the above

Question 55

The approach to international politics that remains most dominant in the United States is

A) liberalism.
B) political economy.
C) globalism.
D) realism.

Question 56

The most common traits of relations between states have been

A) suspicion, rivalry, and tension.
B) self-sacrifice and cooperation.
C) liberal and altruistic.
D) motivated by self-interest.

Question 57

The European Union is most likely to be favored by

A) neoliberals.
B) neorealists.
C) realists.
D) none of the major theories.

Question 58

It is true that liberals

A) believe that an ethical policy works against the national interest.
B) believe that foreign policy should be based on cooperative and ethical standards.
C) are usually out of touch with reality.
D) believe that the tenets of realism have no place in foreign policy.

Question 59

According to the authors,when it comes to the "national interest," liberals tend to

A) ignore the concept completely.
B) focus only on policies that advance the national interest.
C) to take a larger view that recognizes that the future of one's country is linked to the future of the world as a whole.
D) view the concept as unimportant for powerful states.

Question 60

Some theories have a zero-sum perspective of political stakes,while others believe stakes are non-zero-sum.Which of the following two theories agree with respect to the nature of political stakes in the world?

A) realism and constructivism
B) realism and liberalism
C) liberalism and constructivism
D) realism and feminism

Question 61

In no instance would a liberal advocate the use of military force.

Question 62

Today,the United States spends a greater percent of its economy on the military than at any point in U.S.history.

Question 63

In comparison to other countries,Americans are among the most educated about foreign affairs.

Question 64

Changes in international financial markets affect only wealthy Americans.

Question 65

List three ways in which world politics affects personal economic conditions.

Question 66

How might foreign imports affect the U.S.economy?

Question 67

How does international trade benefit the U.S.economy?

Question 68

There is little individuals can do to make a different in world politics.

Question 69

It is fairly clear that liberalism will play little role in the future of international politics.

Question 70

Direct action attracts attention but seldom changes policy.

Question 71

After the September 11 attacks,it is almost certain that Americans will show a greater desire to gain knowledge about world affairs.

Question 72

Realists and liberals are similar in that they are both suspicious of international cooperation.

Question 73

Why are levels of defense spending connected to a society more generally?

Question 74

Everyone is either a realist or liberal.

Question 75

One unfortunate element of modern war has been the increased number of civilian casualties.

Question 76

The United States is the world's largest exporter.

Question 77

Realists believe that conflict is generally inevitable.

Question 78

In FY 2009,military spending accounted for about 5% of the U.S.government budget.

Question 79

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)predicts that the world population will actually decrease in the next 50 years.

Question 80

List three different types of actors on the "world stage."