WEEK 2 TEST: Realism & Neorealism

What is the main focus of Realism in international relations?

• Environmental cooperation

• Distribution of wealth

• Power and survival of the state

• Human rights

According to Realism, who are the primary actors in international politics?

• International organizations

• Non-governmental organizations

• States

• Corporations

What concept refers to the situation where one state's security efforts make others feel less secure?

• Mutual defense

• Anarchy

• Security dilemma

• Humanitarian intervention

What was Machiavelli's key idea in The Prince that aligns with Realist thinking?

• Politics should always follow moral values

• The ends justify the means

• All rulers should aim for peace

• International law is more important than power

What is the key difference between Classical Realism and Neorealism?

• Classical Realism focuses on human nature, while Neorealism emphasizes the structure of the international system.

• Classical Realism emphasizes economic factors, while Neorealism focuses on cultural influences.

• Classical Realism is concerned with domestic politics, while Neorealism ignores state behavior.

• Classical Realism supports international cooperation, while Neorealism opposes it.

What does "anarchy" mean in IR theory?

• Total chaos within countries

• Lack of international laws

• Absence of a global government

• Terrorism spreading globally

Hans Morgenthau believed international politics is a struggle for what?

• Peace

• Trade

• Power

• Technology

Which theory argues states act like firms in a competitive market?

• Classical Realism

• Neorealism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

What kind of realism argues that states should avoid becoming too powerful because it provokes balancing?

• Defensive Realism

• Offensive Realism

Which classical thinker discussed the Peloponnesian War and is considered an early Realist?

• Kautilya

• Thucydides

• Hobbes

• Machiavelli