International Politics
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International Politics explores the relationships, interactions, and power dynamics among nations in the global arena. The course examines major theories and concepts, such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism, and applies them to contemporary issues including conflict, cooperation, diplomacy, international organizations, and global governance. Students analyze the causes of war and peace, the impact of international law and human rights, economic globalization, and the influence of non-state actors shaping world affairs. Through case studies and critical discussions, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of international relations and the challenges facing the global community today.
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International Politics on the World Stage Brief 8th Edition by John T. Rourke
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Chapter 1: Thinking and Caring About World Politics
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Q1) 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.
Answer: C
Q2) 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
Answer: A
Q3) Today,the United States spends a greater percent of its economy on the military than at any point in U.S.history.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: The Evolution of World Politics
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Q1) The per capita gross national product is roughly comparable between the North and the South.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) One potential negative outcome of the growth of economic interdependence is
A) the exponential growth in the number of international organizations specifically focused on economic interdependence.
B) corporate escape from regulation, leading to the deterioration of workers' rights.
C) a decrease in the amount of international trade.
D) a decrease in the importance of the United States in international affairs.
Answer: B
Q3) A bipolar system was created in the wake of
A) World War I.
B) colonialism.
C) League of Nations.
D) World War II.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy
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Q1) System-level analysis adopts a
A) "top-down" approach to studying world politics.
B) "bottom-up" approach to studying world politics.
C) subjective approach to studying world politics.
D) normative approach to studying world politics.
Answer: A
Q2) How many poles would be present if a world government governed the international system?
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four or more
Answer: A
Q3) Some scholars believe that a unipolar system will be peaceful only if A) the hegemonic power acts like a hegemonic power.
B) all countries disarm.
C) a policy of free trade exists.
D) a policy of fair trade exists
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Nationalism: the Traditional Orientation
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Q1) In the United States,31% of the federal budget goes to foreign aid.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Roughly what percent of the world's states have a land area less than that of Los Angeles?
A) 1 percent
B) 4 percent
C) 10 percent
D) 28 percent
Q3) List two examples of stateless nations.
Q4) The American and French Revolutions shifted political authority away from A) the divine right of kings.
B) the people.
C) the government.
D) religious leaders.
Q5) Which of the following distinguishes a nation from an ethnic group?
A) a feeling of community
B) common culture
C) a desire to be politically separate
D) demographic characteristics
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Chapter 5: Globalization: the Alternative Orientation
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Q1) Globalization represents an increasing integration of all of the following <i>except</i> A) economics.
B) culture.
C) communications.
D) morals.
Q2) What are some of the goals of the transnational women's movement?
Q3) Along with France,what country views cultural imports at a 90% favorability rate?
A) China.
B) Russia.
C) Cuba.
D) Saudi Arabia.
Q4) Samuel P.Huntington viewed transnationalism as a path toward A) greater harmony.
B) state sovereignty.
C) greater conflict.
D) globalism.
Q5) Why do some scholars assert that religious fundamentalism is becoming a global trend?
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Chapter 6: Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure
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Q1) Realists are often concerned about which misuse of power?
A) doing things that are morally objectionable
B) wasting power on marginal goals
C) going against the will of international organizations
D) fighting unprovoked wars
Q2) All of the following are true about the conditions surrounding the founding of Israel <i>except</i>
A) the United States recognized the state of Israel.
B) the Soviet Union recognized the state of Israel.
C) most Arab nations considered the new state the result of Zionist invaders.
D) its Arab neighbors immediately granted diplomatic recognition.
Q3) Why do realists tend to place great emphasis on the concept of national interest?
Q4) Many are concerned that the Iraq War has diminished U.S.
A) hard power.
B) soft power.
C) relative power.
D) relational power.
Q5) Describe the motivations put forward by Locke and Hobbes for the creation of governments.
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Chapter 7: Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance
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Q1) The IMF uses a weighted voting system for its decision making.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following regional IGOs has moved toward full economic integration?
A) Organization of American States (OAS)
B) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
C) European Union (EU)
D) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Q3) The UN Security Council has how many permanent members?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 15
D) 20
Q4) Identify the three main root systems that have fueled the current growth of international organizations.
Q5) There were ______ IGOs established during the 1800s.
A) 6
B) 12
C) 18
D) 24
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Chapter 8: International Law and Human Rights
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Q1) How and why has international law been increasingly applied to individuals rather than only to states?
Q2) The increasing sophistication of legal systems is marked by the emergence of institutions for
A) bargaining.
B) adjudication.
C) mediation.
D) sanctions.
Q3) Discuss the development of international courts in the 20th century.Is there any evidence to show that the value of international courts such as the ICJ is little more than symbolic?
Q4) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights favors which approach to human rights?
A) relativist
B) universalist
C) individualist
D) communitarian
Q5) Discuss the progress of human rights conventions.What international organizations and agencies have been at the forefront of advancing human rights?
Q6) What is the difference between universalists and relativists?
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Chapter 9: Pursuing Security
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Q1) Osama bin Laden's infamous fatwa in 1998 is an example of transnational terrorism because
A) it was reprinted in multiple languages.
B) it called on Muslims in any country to kill Americans and their allies wherever possible.
C) it was broadcast on CNN.
D) he was a Saudi national in exile.
Q2) List three possible system-level causes of war.
Q3) UN peacekeeping forces are generally composed of military contingents from smaller or nonaligned powers.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Proponents of the nuclear utilization theory (NUT)favor a nuclear strategy that uses A) second-strike weapons.
B) deterrence through damage denial.
C) deterrence through punishment.
D) nuclear weapons for defensive actions only.
Q5) List the two state-level causes of war.
Q6) What is the main difference between peacekeeping and peace enforcement?
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Chapter 10: National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road
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Q1) To control for the impact of inflation,economists will often convert "current dollars" to A) deflated dollars.
B) old dollars.
C) regular dollars.
D) real dollars.
Q2) Describe some of the negative by-products of development for the LDCs.
Q3) Trade involving tangible items such as food and clothing is known as
A) export trade.
B) services trade.
C) merchandise trade.
D) primary trade.
Q4) A negative side effect of modernization is A) rapid urbanization.
B) increased longevity.
C) a population decrease.
D) a decrease in levels of infant mortality.
Q5) Which economic perspective do you find most compelling,and why?
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Q6) In your opinion,what lies ahead for the future of economic nationalist policy? Is economic nationalism declining or being reinforced?
Chapter 11: International Economics: The Alternative Road
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Q1) What event served as the impetus to change the structure and course of international economic reform?
A) Balkan War
B) World War I
C) World War II
D) Vietnam War
Q2) The IMF currently follows a system under which currencies are exchanged against the U.S.dollar on a fixed rate tied to the price of gold.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The IMFs mission changed in the 1970s with the collapse of the "fixed-rate" system that tied currency to gold.Currently,exchange rates are determined by
A) the declaration of the IMF.
B) supply and demand for currencies.
C) international agreement.
D) Multinational corporations.
Q4) Is free trade beneficial or detrimental to the world system?
Q5) List the members of the Group of Eight.
Q6) Discuss the criticisms of the IMF by the South.Are such criticisms valid?
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Chapter 12: Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere
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Q1) The Earth Summits brought many countries into agreement concerning environmental protection.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The illegal trade in feathers,pelts,ivory,and other wildlife products annually totals about
A) $100 million.
B) $1 billion.
C) $10 billion.
D) $20 billion
Q3) What are the two contending schools of thought concerning the best method of achieving sustainable development? Which do you support? Why?
Q4) What is the primary mission of the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)?
A) to educate women about birth control methods
B) to advocate the use of safe and legal abortions as a means to curb population growth
C) to increase financial aid to women who agree not to have children
D) to provide women opportunities to enter historically male-dominated fields such as science and business
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