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Questions

1. In attempting to understand how the international system works, one should first consider ______.

the animal kingdom

global economic dependencies

basic human nature

historical international conflicts

2. The diversity of the international system is characterized by ______.

the many types, perspectives, interests, and values of international actors

the increasing linkages between the issues, problems, abilities, and goals of international actors

the lack of an authoritative central government

the fluidity and impermanence of international borders

3. Two countries are suffering from high levels of industrial pollution produced by a chemical plant near the river that forms their shared border. Due to the anarchy of the international system, neither government has been able to enact a plan for limiting the environmental damage. Which of the following approaches is most likely to reduce anarchy and lead to a solution?

A third country should declare the region a disaster area and send its own cleanup team.

A central authority should force the wealthier of the two countries to pay for cleanup.

The country with the stronger military should annex the border region and close down the plant.

Non-governmental organizations should forge connections across state boundaries.

4. How is the concept of national sovereignty different now than it was prior to the twentieth century?

Individual states and international organizations are obligated to protect the economic security of other states' citizens.

Trade can no longer be restricted on the basis of national borders.

States can no longer expect to go unpunished for mistreating their citizens.

States can no longer make policy decisions without approval from the central government.

5. What is the biggest reason why the European Union has been reluctant to punish Russia for its human rights abuses and aggression in Ukraine?

access to international roadways

lack of international outrage

strong political and cultural ties

dependence on Russian natural gas

6. Who is most affected by the negative side effects of the growing need for energy sources?

major corporations

political elites

women and children

non-governmental organizations

7. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the interaction of anarchy and diversity in the international system?

international objection to the nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran

the effects of Chinese economic priorities on the global economy

populist anger over the effects of globalization on national economies

disagreements between rich and poor countries on how to address the climate crisis

8. When two or more states agree that a problem needs to be addressed, the anarchy of the international system makes it difficult to ______.

devise and coordinate an effective response

communicate with and understand each other

transfer funds across borders

take action not approved by the central government

9. Two neighboring states have come to an impasse over negotiations regarding a complex issue. What is the best way for them to reach an agreement and take effective action?

Bargain across several linked issues to create gains for each.

Ask a central authority to arbitrate.

Require the wealthier country to pay the other side for concessions.

Allow the citizens of each country to hold a combined vote on the issue.

10. The central motivating force in the international arena is the search for ______.

justice

wealth

security

equality

11. The traditional sense of security focuses on ______.

maintaining a homogenous culture

access to natural resources around the world

forging strong international institutions

political and territorial independence

12. Which issue has grown particularly important due to globalization and interdependence?

human security

military might

increased anarchy

decreased diversity

13. Recent conflicts in the Middle East involving oil are examples of ______.

economic security issues leading to human security issues

human security issues leading to economic security issues

military security issues leading to human security issues

economic security issues leading to military security issues

14. Which of the following statements most accurately represents the relationship between economic security and human security?

Without a strong military, a country cannot protect its vital natural resources.

Without a strong economy, a country will have little influence on the world stage.

Without adequate levels of wealth, a country cannot provide for the basic needs of its population.

Without providing a good quality of life, a country will have trouble attracting talented workers.

15. What is the main difference between the military security concerns of the pre- and post-World War II eras?

Global powers are now much more willing to enter into direct military conflicts against each other.

Direct conflicts between major powers have been replaced by civil conflicts outside of the developed world.

The rules of warfare have now eliminated the risk of civilians being killed by acts of war.

Wars are now fought by transnational entities rather than by individual nations.

16. Why are today's conflicts more difficult to resolve using traditional security measures?

They are often fought by decentralized networks of fighters using non-traditional weapons and strategies.

The Internet makes it easier for enemies to detect troop movements and other tactics.

Powerful weapons and equipment have been acquired by every military on earth.

Most military equipment is too old and has fallen into disrepair.

17. Which of the following statements best describes the current global economic system?

Small regional trade blocs restrict trade to defined geographic areas.

All trade is conducted between private individuals rather than on a national basis.

Interdependence makes it hard to separate and identify national economies.

Governments protect domestic industries against all foreign interests.

18. The phrase "the end of history," introduced in 1989, referred to ______.

the rising global threat of nuclear annihilation

the victory of democracy and capitalism over communism and fascism

the invention of the Internet and onset of the information age

the conclusion of a long period of world peace

19. Which of the following events undermined global confidence in the capitalist economic system?

2011 Arab Spring protests

2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster

financial collapse of 2008

9/11 terrorist attacks

20. Which of the following is a security concern that was not considered important 100 years ago but is now regularly on the agenda for world leaders?

securing colonial possessions

public health

territorial sovereignty

political independence