Realism and Liberalism Quiz

What is a central feature of realism?

• A belief in the harmony of interests among nations.

• The inevitability of social conflict and flawed human nature.

• A focus on economic cooperation as a path to peace.

• The spread of democratic ideals to reduce conflict.

According to realists, what causes the "security dilemma"?

• The spread of democracy.

• The absence of a central global authority.

• The existence of international organizations.

• Nations pursuing free-market economies.

What distinguishes liberalism from realism?

• Liberalism has a pessimistic view of human nature.

• Liberalism focuses on cooperation and human progress.

• Liberalism views war as inevitable.

• Liberalism emphasizes power competition as central to politics.

What is the liberal belief about social and political institutions?

• They are tools for managing conflict but cannot bring progress.

• They are open to rational reconstruction to serve human needs.

• They exist to maintain the balance of power.

• They are created to manage group superiority.

According to liberal thought, what is the harmony of interests?

• A belief that people share mutual interests that benefit all.

• The belief that conflict between nations is inevitable.

• The concept of balancing power to prevent war.

• A recognition that group identity creates division.

Which of the following thinkers contributed to the development of liberal thought?

• John Locke

• Hans Morgenthau

• George Kennan

• Thucydides

How does liberalism view conflict among nations?

• It sees conflict as inevitable due to flawed human nature.

• It argues that conflict can be reduced through cooperation and institutions.

• It believes conflict arises from the balance of power.

• It considers conflict a necessary outcome of capitalism.

True/False: Realism sees nation-states as the central actors in international relations.

• True
• False

True/False: Liberals believe that international cooperation is possible because of shared mutual interests.

• True
• False

True/False: Realists and liberals agree that human progress is inevitable.

• True

• False