Question 1

The ability to overcome obstacles and influence outcomes is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  power. 
B)  influence. 
C)  deterrence. 
D)  compellence.

Question 2

A global system characterized by two major actors is

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A)  unipolar. 
B)  bipolar. 
C)  tripolar. 
D)  multipolar.

Question 3

The type of alliance defined simply by a common understanding is

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A)  defense pact. 
B)  non-aggression pact. 
C)  entente. 
D)  neutrality pact.

Question 4

The form of diplomacy that includes both regular meetings of the permanent representatives of an international body as well as informal discussions among diplomats of member states is known as

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A)  hybrid diplomacy. 
B)  shuttle diplomacy. 
C)  parliamentary diplomacy. 
D)  traditional diplomacy.

Question 5

During the 1973 Yom Kippur War,OPEC was successful in

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A)  compelling the United States to stop its airlift of military supplies to Israel. 
B)  compelling Israel to withdraw from occupied territories. 
C)  compelling the global community to support the creation of the nation-state of Palestine. 
D)  compelling the United States to adopt a more even handed policy.

Question 6

Examples of a dangerous dyad are

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A)  India and Pakistan. 
B)  North Korea and Japan. 
C)  Syria and Egypt. 
D)  Cuba and the United States.

Question 7

If two states act in a similar way toward some third international actor,then they are in

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A)  alignment with each other. 
B)  coalition with each other. 
C)  alliance with each other. 
D)  nonalignment with each other.

Question 8

Soft power is defined as

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A)  speaking softly but carrying a big stick. 
B)  softening demands to let and adversary "save face". 
C)  exercising influence through attraction as opposed to coercion. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 9

What are the differences between geopolitical and technological settings of nation-states? Which is more important? Explain.

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Question 10

Geopolitics refers to

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A)  location and topographical features. 
B)  spatiality and distribution of capabilities. 
C)  state borders and political systems. 
D)  mineral resources and proximity to neighbors.

Question 11

The 2003 Iraq war was justified by

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A)  offensive realists. 
B)  offensive idealists. 
C)  defensive realists. 
D)  defensive idealists.

Question 12

A stance of formal non-partisanship in global affairs during the Cold War was called

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A)  nonalignment. 
B)  neutrality. 
C)  harmonization. 
D)  realipolitik.

Question 13

The rules of protocol of diplomacy were established

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A)  to reduce conflicts over rank and status of diplomats. 
B)  to create opportunities to pool funds. 
C)  to regularize the process of reaching consensus. 
D)  to promote the use of non-violent resolution.

Question 14

A global system characterized by more than three actors is

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A)  unipolar. 
B)  bipolar. 
C)  tripolar. 
D)  multipolar.

Question 15

Successful compellence results in _______ while successful deterrence results in _______.

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A)  nothing happening;something happening 
B)  something happening;nothing happening 
C)  war;peace 
D)  peace;war

Question 16

Soft power includes

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A)  getting others to want what you want. 
B)  creating flexible agreements to solve common problems. 
C)  seizing control of the agenda at international conferences. 
D)  controlling other states without the use of military force.

Question 17

Soft power includes

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A)  establishing international treaties. 
B)  influencing through attraction. 
C)  influencing through coercion. 
D)  using sticks rather than carrots.

Question 18

Liberal critics of the 2003 Iraq War opposed _______;realist critics opposed the _________.

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A)  the United Nations;European Union 
B)  unilateral means;utopian ends 
C)  NATO;Warsaw Pact 
D)  bilateral force;unilateral means

Question 19

A large land mass

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A)  is the greatest determinant of state power. 
B)  does not impact state behavior. 
C)  is usually accompanied by a sizable agricultural and industrial base. 
D)  is a burden to a state in the modern,technologically advance age.

Question 20

When states sign a neutrality agreement,they promise to

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A)  not take sides in disputes. 
B)  not to attack each other or give assistance to an attacker. 
C)  to move in the direction of Switzerland. 
D)  abide by all international law and treaties.

Exam 4: Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

The ability to overcome obstacles and influence outcomes is known as

A global system characterized by two major actors is

The type of alliance defined simply by a common understanding is

The form of diplomacy that includes both regular meetings of the permanent representatives of an international body as well as informal discussions among diplomats of member states is known as

During the 1973 Yom Kippur War,OPEC was successful in

Examples of a dangerous dyad are

If two states act in a similar way toward some third international actor,then they are in

Soft power is defined as

What are the differences between geopolitical and technological settings of nation-states? Which is more important? Explain.

Geopolitics refers to

The 2003 Iraq war was justified by

A stance of formal non-partisanship in global affairs during the Cold War was called

The rules of protocol of diplomacy were established

A global system characterized by more than three actors is

Successful compellence results in _ while successful deterrence results in _.

Soft power includes

Soft power includes

Liberal critics of the 2003 Iraq War opposed _;realist critics opposed the ___.

A large land mass

When states sign a neutrality agreement,they promise to