World Politics
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World Politics offers an in-depth exploration of the forces and actors shaping the international system, analyzing topics such as state sovereignty, power dynamics, conflict and cooperation, globalization, human rights, and the influence of non-state entities. The course examines significant theories and concepts in international relations, evaluates contemporary global issues, and investigates how historical events and emerging trends impact policy-making and global governance. Students will gain a critical understanding of the complexities and challenges inherent in todays interconnected political landscape.
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Essentials of International Relations 7th Edition by Karen A. Mingst
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Chapter 1: Approaches to International Relations
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Q1) The behavioral revolution in American social sciences was spawned primarily by scholars'
A) belief that there are no underlying patterns in international relations.
B) desire to philosophically support their views of human nature.
C) goal of explaining the state of nature.
D) rejection of the scientific method as a tool for the study of international relations.
E) belief that more scientific study of international relations would find underlying patterns of behavior.
Answer: E
Q2) Which of the following arguments might a postmodern theorist make about sovereignty?
A) Sovereignty has multiple meanings conditioned by time, place, and historical circumstance.
B) Only strong states are truly sovereign.
C) Sovereignty is a powerful force in behavioral studies of international relations.
D) We can easily measure the concept of sovereignty.
E) We know the True meaning of sovereignty.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: The Historical Context of Contemporary
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Q1) The League of Nations was an international organization that was A) established after World War II to prevent future wars.
B) successful in enforcing peace.
C) not joined by the United States and Russia.
D) founded by Germany to assist in the payment of reparations after World War I.
E) founded by the vanquished powers after World War I to help restore their power.
Answer: C
Q2) The idea that states will hesitate to start a war with an adversary whose power to fight and win wars is similar to their own underpins the concept of A) détente.
B) imperialism.
C) hegemony.
D) sovereignty.
E) balance of power.
Answer: E
Q3) World War II ended in May 1945 when Germany surrendered unconditionally. A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: International Relations Theories
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Q1) According to Marxist thinking, the structure of the global system is largely the byproduct of
A) power balancing by states.
B) international cooperation.
C) international institutions.
D) collective security.
E) the expansion of certain economic forms into other areas of the world.
Answer: E
Q2) For constructivists, a key source of power is
A) military capabilities.
B) ideas.
C) economic interdependence.
D) economic prowess.
E) a state's geographical positioning.
Answer: B
Q3) There are different realist arguments, some of which offer very different prescriptions for appropriate foreign policy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: The International System
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Q1) A tight bipolar system differs from a looser one in that
A) states have alliances in a tight system, but not in a loose one.
B) states have alliances in a loose system, but not a tight one.
C) a unipolar system always arises from a loose system, but not a tight one.
D) international organizations are likely to be used by states in a tight system, but ineffective in a looser one.
E) international organizations are likely to be ineffective in a tight system, but more likely to be used by states in a looser one.
Q2) For realists, the basic ordering principle of the international system is
A) capitalism.
B) interdependence.
C) anarchy.
D) cooperation.
E) international society.
Q3) Which theory do you think provides the most accurate analysis of the international system? In presenting your answer, be sure to describe the approach of realist, liberal, radical, and constructivist theory to the study of the international system and weigh the costs and benefits of each approach.
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Chapter 5: The State
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Q1) "Soft power" is
A) the ability to influence others by using natural sources of power.
B) the ability to influence others by using tangible sources of power.
C) the ability to exert national self-determination.
D) the ability to influence others by using economic statecraft.
E) the ability to influence others by setting an example of values and/or policies viewed as legitimate.
Q2) Palestine was upgraded from an observer entity to an observer state in the UN General Assembly.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Deterrence is a strategy that
A) is more effective for small states than for large states.
B) ultimately requires the use of force.
C) involves a commitment by one state to punish another state if it takes an undesired action.
D) works even if states lack the capacity to follow through with their commitments.
E) seldom requires a clear communication of objectives.
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Chapter 6: The Individual
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Q1) How does satisficing differ from rational decision making?
A) Leaders don't always clearly identify a problem.
B) Leaders aren't always able to elucidate their goals.
C) Leaders cannot always determine policy alternatives.
D) Leaders don't always analyze costs and benefits of policy alternatives.
E) Leaders don't always choose the optimal solution.
Q2) The psychological tendencies of mass publics
A) did not lead people to see the United States and Soviet Union as mirror images during the Cold War.
B) are more complex than those of elite individuals and small groups.
C) are the same as those of elite individuals and small groups.
D) are key characteristics of track-two diplomacy.
E) define what we mean by "groupthink."
Q3) Private individuals often affect international relations by
A) engaging in activities in which officials are unwilling to participate.
B) following the same "rules of the game" as official representatives.
C) leading revolutions.
D) making speeches at the United Nations.
E) voting on policy choices.
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Chapter 7:
Intergovernmental Organizations, International Law, and Nongovernmental Organizations
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Q1) Like liberals, realists believe NGOs play an important role in international relations. A)True
B)False
Q2) "There are no significant reasons for states to obey international law, and without enforcement mechanisms, such law has little effect on international relations." Agree or disagree with this statement, explain why you are taking your chosen position, and provide real or fictional examples to support your points.
Q3) What are nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)?
A) local and regional units of states
B) subunits of the United Nations
C) international institutions composed of states
D) private, voluntary organizations whose members come together to achieve a common purpose
E) private individuals engaging in track-two diplomacy
Q4) Compare and contrast the realist, liberal, radical, and constructivist views of NGOs. Which of these perspectives do you think best explain the role of NGOs in the international system today? Provide examples to back up your argument.
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Chapter 8: War and Strife
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Q1) In contrast to liberals, radicals believe that liberal capitalism
A) inevitably leads to conflict.
B) plays only a small role in causing conflict.
C) can substantially alleviate as well as cause conflict.
D) is one of many equally important factors that cause conflict.
E) pushes states to avoid war and promote peace.
Q2) The slogan "fewer weapons means greater security" represents the logic behind deterrence.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A major limitation of the balance-of-power approach is its A) strong emphasis on economic relationships.
B) inability to manage security during periods of fundamental change.
C) failure to account for leaders' personality characteristics.
D) assumption that individuals naturally cooperate with one another.
E) lack of popularity among international relations theorists.
Q4) The debate over whether capitalism leads states to be pacific or warlike is a state-level debate about the causes of war.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: International Political Economy
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Q1) NAFTA differs from the European Union in that, unlike the EU, it contains social, political, and security dimensions.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) differs from the EU in that NAFTA
A) includes states that are equal in size.
B) is opposed by multinational corporations rather than political elites.
C) has no intended social, political, or security dimensions.
D) has led to little controversy.
E) allows for easy immigration among members.
Q3) The radical perspective on international political economy includes the view that MNCs are
A) exploiters of the poor.
B) losing political power over time.
C) benefactors of the poor.
D) essentially unimportant.
E) helping the poor to restructure the world economy.
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Chapter 10: Human Rights
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Q1) Which of the following is True of the crime of genocide according to international law?
A) The killing could be intentional or unintentional and still be considered genocide if enough people are killed.
B) Intentionality is required, but what constitutes evidence of intentionality is not clearly defined.
C) Any systematic killing, even if not targeted at a particular group can count as genocide if enough people are killed.
D) More than 1 million people have to die for a killing to be considered genocide.
E) The definition of genocide includes systematic killing based on race, but not religion.
Q2) In a world with many cultures and levels of economic development, is it possible to establish universal human rights standards? What should those standards be based on?
Q3) In general, will states have more success using forms of engagement or forms of punishment, such as sanctions, trials, and force, when they seek to change the human rights policies of other states?
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Chapter 11: Transnational Issues: the Environment, World
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Q1) Which of the following is True of the Kyoto Protocol?
A) It was ratified by 156 states, including China, India, and the United States.
B) It came into force in 1997 when it was negotiated.
C) It was not ratified by Russia.
D) It focused on protection of the ozone layer.
E) It did not obligate rapidly developing economies like India and China to restrict their greenhouse gas emissions.
Q2) An essential component of a "global civil society" is
A) control of the society by states.
B) control of the society by IGOs.
C) powerful states' membership in the society.
D) membership of both powerful and weak states.
E) a denial of the primacy of states.
Q3) What makes an issue "transnational"? Select a contemporary international issue, other than the environment, and explain what makes that particular issue a transnational issue.
Q4) Population growth and population decline are both problems felt in the world today. Why do you think these different problems exist? What challenges do politicians face seeking to deal with these population issues, and why do you think they face these challenges?
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