IR Theories (Unit 1)

Realism explain international relations in terms of ...

• Money

• Social Structure

• Power

• Mankind

What principle of realism involves a weaker State seeking to offset the power of a stronger State through the formation of an alliance with other States?

• There is no such principle

• Power politics

• Reciprocity

• Power Balancing

Which theory suggests that complex interdependence prevents conflict?

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

Which theories believe that the international system is anarchy?

• Realism

• Neo-Liberalism

• Constructivism

Which of the IR theories captures this sentiment?

"The international system functions on a set of norms that are socially constructed by the different actors in it that everyone agrees upon or accepts as norms"

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

Which of the following is most important for realist states to increase?

• Relative Power

• Absolute Power

Circle the best outcome for both player A and player B

Circle the WORSE outcome for both player A and player B

How do Liberalists believe conflict can be avoided?

BONUS: Why do constructivists believe that international conflicts happen?