INTL 105 VCU (Exam 1) Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Democratic Peace Theory
Correct Answer
-general logic: democracies are more peaceful than non democracies
Question 2
Kenneth Waltz
Correct Answer
-"Theory of International Politics"
- "Man, The State, and War"
Question 3
Bismarck
Correct Answer
1. Realpolitik
2. Classical Realism
Question 4
Theories ARE NOT
Correct Answer
laws, especially social theory
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, Question 5
X-----> Y; what is the Y?
Correct Answer
-dependent variable
-variable that is being caused
-outcome variable (range of outcomes)
Question 6
Collective Security
Correct Answer
-assumes all states will participate (in given system)
-does NOT distinguish between states
Question 7
Security Dilemma
Correct Answer
-based on idea of uncertainty
-logic of security dilemma: any increase in the security/ power of state (A) may
create fear in state (B)
Question 8
Collective Action
Correct Answer
-actions taken together by states
-the goals is to enhance status and achieve a common objective
Question 9
Adding variables is
Correct Answer
degenerate
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Answers
Question 1
Democratic Peace Theory
Correct Answer
-general logic: democracies are more peaceful than non democracies
Question 2
Kenneth Waltz
Correct Answer
-"Theory of International Politics"
- "Man, The State, and War"
Question 3
Bismarck
Correct Answer
1. Realpolitik
2. Classical Realism
Question 4
Theories ARE NOT
Correct Answer
laws, especially social theory
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, Question 5
X-----> Y; what is the Y?
Correct Answer
-dependent variable
-variable that is being caused
-outcome variable (range of outcomes)
Question 6
Collective Security
Correct Answer
-assumes all states will participate (in given system)
-does NOT distinguish between states
Question 7
Security Dilemma
Correct Answer
-based on idea of uncertainty
-logic of security dilemma: any increase in the security/ power of state (A) may
create fear in state (B)
Question 8
Collective Action
Correct Answer
-actions taken together by states
-the goals is to enhance status and achieve a common objective
Question 9
Adding variables is
Correct Answer
degenerate
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