Question 1

Which of the following best describes the Marxist critique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Socialism inherently produces unequal results and cannot be sustained in the long-run.
B)   Capitalism has led to a class struggle in which the wealthy are far too powerful, and the working class has little authority over the products of their labor.
C)   Human nature is inherently antagonistic and self-interested, and is the primary determinant of international relations.
D)   Everyone should have all they need without having to do any work. B

Question 2

When states agree that an act of aggression by any state will be met by a collective reaction from all other states, this is known as the security dilemma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Dependency theory is the policy of expanding state power through the conquest and/or military domination of foreign territory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Liberal reforms after World War I stressed the ideal of self-determination, which meant that the states that lost the war were allowed to determine whether or not to continue to have standing armies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One major liberal criticism of the realist school of thought is realism's neglect of nonstate actors, which liberals argue have become major players in the international system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The theory of international relations that emphasizes shared ideas, identities, and open discourse is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   realism
B)   liberalism
C)   social constructivism
D)   postcolonial feminism

Question 7

Complex interdependence

Accepted Answer

A)   is used by realists to argue in favor of relative gains as opposed to zero-sum gains.
B)   stresses ties between transnational actors, not just states, and focuses on issues besides national security.
C)   emphasizes security issues and the prominence of states in the international system.
D)   is the result of states refusing to work together on global trade issues.

Question 8

Realism is based in the assumption that states are unitary actors that seek their own self-interest in an anarchical international system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Liberalism believes that global politics is primarily a zero-sum game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some in the liberal school of thought argue that t he conditions under which people live is an underlying source of international conflict, and to enhance prospects for peace, those conditions should be reformed.
(a) Who would a liberal theorist believe is responsible for reforming living conditions?
(b) What would a realist counter to this argument?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Those who espoused what is called classical realism include writers such as Morgenthau and Niebuhr.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which best defines neorealism?

Accepted Answer

A)   State behavior is determined by differences in their relative power within the global hierarchy.
B)   The inevitability of states to enter into conflict with one another.
C)   People; therefore, states are evil by nature.
D)   The arming of any state's adversaries to promote stability in the global system.

Question 13

How have feminist scholars been critical of other international relations scholars? Are their critiques justified?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Realists believe states are the most important actors in global politics because

Accepted Answer

A)   states are unable to make decisions independent of international organizations.
B)   international law recognizes nonstates as the most important actors.
C)   states answer to no authority higher than themselves.
D)   international organizations have no impact on global politics.

Question 15

What is the main concern of constructivism? How does it seek to expand on the theories of realism and liberalism? How useful is constructivism for understanding international phenomena?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which is NOT one of the three important applications of theory for policy makers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Helps policy makers assess issues they face by facilitating their ability to discern patterns and focus on important causal factors
B)   Determines which politician should be heard when debating policies in international relations
C)   Provides a framework for conceptualizing strategies and policy responses
D)   Facilitates critical assessment so that policy makers reach accurate conclusions about the successes and failures of a policy

Question 17

Which of the following is the primary difference between realism and neorealism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Realists focus on the selfish nature of individuals whereas neorealists believe human beings are naturally cooperative.
B)   Neorealists believe that international anarchy, not the selfish nature of individuals, is responsible for the competitive nature between states.
C)   Realists focus on national security issues whereas neorealists focus on economic matters.
D)   Neorealists believe that states are naturally cooperative whereas realists believe that states are naturally competitive.

Question 18

Define the theories of realism , liberalism , and constructivism .  Which of these theories do you think best describes international relations and world politics. Why?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Consequentialism is an approach to evaluating moral choices on the basis of the results of the action taken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Who of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Karl Marx
B)   Immanuel Kant
C)   Woodrow Wilson
D)   Thomas Hobbes

Exam 2: Interpreting World Politics Through the Lens of Theory

Which of the following best describes the Marxist critique?

When states agree that an act of aggression by any state will be met by a collective reaction from all other states, this is known as the security dilemma.

Dependency theory is the policy of expanding state power through the conquest and/or military domination of foreign territory.

Liberal reforms after World War I stressed the ideal of self-determination, which meant that the states that lost the war were allowed to determine whether or not to continue to have standing armies.

One major liberal criticism of the realist school of thought is realism's neglect of nonstate actors, which liberals argue have become major players in the international system.

The theory of international relations that emphasizes shared ideas, identities, and open discourse is ______.

Complex interdependence

Realism is based in the assumption that states are unitary actors that seek their own self-interest in an anarchical international system.

Liberalism believes that global politics is primarily a zero-sum game.

Those who espoused what is called classical realism include writers such as Morgenthau and Niebuhr.

Which best defines neorealism?

How have feminist scholars been critical of other international relations scholars? Are their critiques justified?

Realists believe states are the most important actors in global politics because

What is the main concern of constructivism? How does it seek to expand on the theories of realism and liberalism? How useful is constructivism for understanding international phenomena?

Which is NOT one of the three important applications of theory for policy makers?

Which of the following is the primary difference between realism and neorealism?

Define the theories of realism , liberalism , and constructivism . Which of these theories do you think best describes international relations and world politics. Why?

Consequentialism is an approach to evaluating moral choices on the basis of the results of the action taken.

Who of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?