International Relations Quiz

What is one reason students of international relations often feel frustrated?

• The field lacks competing theories and ideas.

• The subject is too similar to mathematics.

• There are too many competing answers to key questions.

• International relations does not address real-world issues.

Which of the following is true about the analytical component of international relations theories?

• It explains why things work the way they do.

• It prescribes specific policies for governments to follow.

• It focuses exclusively on historical case studies.

• It avoids addressing the causes of war.

What does Stephen Walt suggest is the root of disagreements about international policy?

• Different economic systems

• Misunderstandings of historical facts

• Fundamental disagreements about the forces shaping international outcomes

• Lack of access to accurate information

Which philosophy forms the intellectual foundation of realism?

• Marxism

• Conservatism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

Realism's first critical element is a view of human nature as:

• Rational and ethical

• Flawed and imperfectible

• Optimistic and progressive

• Selfless and cooperative

How does conservatism explain the existence of sin or flaws in human nature?

• As the result of social conditioning

• Through the concept of original sin in religious traditions

• As the byproduct of modern society

• As an outcome of political ideologies

According to conservatism, what role does group identity play in human behavior?

• It fosters individualism and independence.

• It helps create harmony between different groups.

• It satisfies a deep need to belong and provides a sense of comfort.

• It eliminates social and political conflicts.

What is the term used to describe the tendency of groups to view themselves as superior to others?

• Social constructivism

• Collective or group egoism

• Universalism

• Realism