Global Politics - week 4

According to the realist perspective, states are seen as ________ actors in the international system.

• A) Primary
• B) Secondary
• C) Tertiary
• D) None of the above

How does realism view states' internal characteristics?

• A) Relevant to their foreign policy behaviours
• B) Irrelevant to their foreign policy behaviours
• C) Somewhat relevant to their foreign policy behaviours
• D) None of the above

According to liberalism, states are ________ of competing groups in society.

• A) Referees
• B) Objects
• C) Subjects
• D) None of the above

How does constructivism view states?

• A) Having fixed and objective character
• B) Having no fixed nor objective character
• C) Having somewhat fixed character
• D) None of the above

A sovereign state has which characteristics according to international law?

• A) Defined territory, government, relations with other states
• B) Population, resources, military strength
• C) Territory, relations with great powers
• D) Population, military strength, resources

What is the main principle established in the 1648 Peace of Westphalia?

• A) State sovereignty
• B) International cooperation
• C) Balance of power
• D) Non-intervention

What was a major force driving the birth of many new sovereign states in the 20th century?

• A) Globalization
• B) Wars
• C) Decolonization
• D) All of the above

According to Waltz, what are the main factors in determining a state's rank as a great power?

• A) Size of population and territory, economic and military capabilities
• B) Diplomatic status and alliance relationships
• C) Economic capability and political stability
• D) Military strength and global influence

What characterized historical great powers in the 19th century?

• A) Britain, France, Russia, Austria, Prussia/Germany
• B) US, China, India, UK, France
• C) US, USSR, China, UK, Germany
• D) UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain

What characterized early 20th century great powers?

• A) US, USSR, Britain, France, Germany, Japan
• B) US, China, UK, Germany, France
• C) US, USSR, UK, France, India, Germany
• D) US, USSR, UK, Germany