IR CHAPTER 3

What are the core of realism

• Statism

• Survival

• Self help

• All the aboove

Which concept best explains Statism?

• Security dilemma

• Social contract

"While we will remain engaged in the world economy, we must pursue policies that benefit the U.S. economy first. Most countries put their own interests above the interests of other countries. We must do the same." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Marxism

"The respect for human rights is crucial for global peace and security. International human rights agreements should aim to eradicate human rights abuses worldwide. Cooperation is the only way to promote this." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Realism

• Liberalisme

• Marxisme

"A forceful but selective U.S. presence in international affairs will discourage our adversaries from attempting to limit the influence of our country." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Marxism

The two oldest theories of international politics are

• socialism and marxism

• autocracy and democracy

• structuralism and constructivism

• Realism and liberalism

According to marxism, the world is divided to

• Nationalist and communitarians

• Military power and powerless

• Nations with shared interests

• Classes with opposing economic interest

Which of the following is not an element of liberalism?

• Multiple channels

• Multiple issues

• Increase in effectiveness of military power

• Decline in effectiveness of military power

When states act in ways that, on average , maintain a systemwide equilibrium. if this is the case, the chances of war, though never eliminated, are minimized.

• Democratic peace theory

• Balance of power

The idea that democracies tend to not fight wars against one another and that the spread of democratic government can be the antidote to war in the international system

• Democratic Peace theory

• Balance of power