POSCI 1501 Final Exam Study Guide
with explained and correct answers
Foreign Policy - correct answer-A government's strategy in dealing with other nations.
NATO - correct answer-North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of countries from North
America and Europe.
NAFTA - correct answer-North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty between Canada, Mexico, and
the United States to eliminate trade barriers.
UNICEF - correct answer-United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, an agency that
provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
Soft Power - correct answer-The ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce, using cultural or
ideological means.
Hard Power - correct answer-The use of force or coercion to influence the behavior of others.
World-Systems - correct answer-A sociological perspective that views the world as a complex system
structured by economic and political forces.
Monroe Doctrine - correct answer-A U.S. policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas,
established in 1823.
Kant's Perpetual Peace - correct answer-A philosophical proposal by Immanuel Kant advocating for a
peace that is lasting and universal.
, M.A.D. - correct answer-Mutually Assured Destruction, a military strategy where both sides possess
enough nuclear weaponry to destroy each other.
Voting and Participation - correct answer-The processes through which citizens engage in the electoral
system and influence governance.
Civil Associations - correct answer-Organizations formed by individuals to pursue common interests and
goals.
Civil Society - correct answer-The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that
manifest interests and will of citizens.
The Paradox of Participation - correct answer-The phenomenon where individuals may choose not to
participate in voting or civic activities despite the benefits.
Public Sphere - correct answer-An area in social life where individuals can come together to freely
discuss and identify societal problems.
Para-state - correct answer-An entity that operates like a state but lacks full recognition or sovereignty.
Social Capital - correct answer-The networks of relationships among people in a society that enable
society to function effectively.
Robert Putnam - correct answer-A political scientist known for his work on social capital and its impact
on democracy.
Boycott - correct answer-A withdrawal from commercial or social relations with a country, organization,
or person to express disapproval.
with explained and correct answers
Foreign Policy - correct answer-A government's strategy in dealing with other nations.
NATO - correct answer-North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of countries from North
America and Europe.
NAFTA - correct answer-North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty between Canada, Mexico, and
the United States to eliminate trade barriers.
UNICEF - correct answer-United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, an agency that
provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
Soft Power - correct answer-The ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce, using cultural or
ideological means.
Hard Power - correct answer-The use of force or coercion to influence the behavior of others.
World-Systems - correct answer-A sociological perspective that views the world as a complex system
structured by economic and political forces.
Monroe Doctrine - correct answer-A U.S. policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas,
established in 1823.
Kant's Perpetual Peace - correct answer-A philosophical proposal by Immanuel Kant advocating for a
peace that is lasting and universal.
, M.A.D. - correct answer-Mutually Assured Destruction, a military strategy where both sides possess
enough nuclear weaponry to destroy each other.
Voting and Participation - correct answer-The processes through which citizens engage in the electoral
system and influence governance.
Civil Associations - correct answer-Organizations formed by individuals to pursue common interests and
goals.
Civil Society - correct answer-The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that
manifest interests and will of citizens.
The Paradox of Participation - correct answer-The phenomenon where individuals may choose not to
participate in voting or civic activities despite the benefits.
Public Sphere - correct answer-An area in social life where individuals can come together to freely
discuss and identify societal problems.
Para-state - correct answer-An entity that operates like a state but lacks full recognition or sovereignty.
Social Capital - correct answer-The networks of relationships among people in a society that enable
society to function effectively.
Robert Putnam - correct answer-A political scientist known for his work on social capital and its impact
on democracy.
Boycott - correct answer-A withdrawal from commercial or social relations with a country, organization,
or person to express disapproval.
