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What do interests represent in political action?

• the preferences of actors over possible outcomes

• the influence of historical events

• the personal opinions of leaders

• the rules set by international organizations

What is a state in international relations

• A central authority with the ability to make and enforce laws within a specified territory

• any politically organized group of people

• a type of economic system

what are national interests?

• interests attributed to the state itself

• the personal interests of political leaders

• the economic interests of private companies

How do ideological interests influence political decisions?

• They always override security and economic concerns

• They shape what actors believe to be good or desirable, influencing policy choices

• They have no real impact on international relations

• They are only relevant in democratic states

According to Max Weber, what defines a state?

• A human community that claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory

• A state is defined by its cultural heritage and traditions.
• A state is characterized by its economic power and wealth.

What system preceded the modern state in Europe around CE 1000?

• Monarchical system
• Feudal system
• Tribal system
• Merchant republics

Under feudalism, what was the primary obligation of nobles to the king?

• To provide military service and support to the king.
• To serve as diplomats to foreign nations.
• To manage the king's treasury.
• To collect taxes from the peasants.

According to Charles Tilly, how did states emerge?

• States originated from colonial expansion and imperialism.
• through war, as successful states absorbed weaker ones

• States were formed by religious unification and cultural assimilation.
• States emerged through economic development and trade.

What does the concept of "actors" in world politics refer to?f

• Actors are limited to military forces in international relations.
• Individuals, groups, and institutions that influence international relations

• Actors are only individual leaders in politics.
• Actors refer exclusively to non-governmental organizations.

What does the term "sovereignty" mean in the context of China's interests?

• Sovereignty is about China's participation in international organizations.
• Sovereignty refers to China's economic policies abroad.
• The control over territories China considers part of its national domain

• Sovereignty means China's cultural influence in neighboring countries.