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International Relations Chapter 6-Realism Exam With
Correct Questions and Answers | Graded A+
Realism definition - Correct Answer-the theoretical approach that analyses all international
relations as the relation of states engaged in the pursuit of power. Realism cannot
accommodate non-state actors within its analysis.
What does realism focus on? - Correct Answer-Focus on thesis rather than ignored the role of
power, important to MAXIMIZE the interest of the state.Focused on interests, instead of on
ideology, to seek peace through strength, and to recognize that great powers can coexist even
if they have antithetical values and beliefs
Who is key actor in realism? - Correct Answer-the state
people (Thucydides, Niccolo Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes)
How is power defined for realists? - Correct Answer-realists pursue power, power gaurantees
your survival,Power is defined as narrowly in military strategic terms
What does a state should do when it feels threatened? - Correct Answer-use of force in war is
legitimate,Seek to augment its own power by increasing its military capabilities.
What are the three forms of realism? - Correct Answer-statism, survival, self-help
Classical
Structural
Neoclassical
Define the three core of realism: statism, survival and self-help - Correct Answer-statism-
realism identifies the group of the fundamental unit of political analysis the basic unit was the
polis or city state. its a term given to the idea of the state of the state the legitimate
representative of the collective will of the people
legitimacy enables the state to exercise its authority outside of your own
Waltz's theory of Defensive Realism - Correct Answer-A structural theory of realism that
views states as security maximizers
Waltz argues that power maximization often proves to be sub-optimal because it triggers a
counter-balancing coalition of states.
Mearsheime's theory of Offensive Realism - Correct Answer-it argues that states are power
maximizers.
The structure of the international system compels states to maximize their relative power
position.
Argues all states are continuously searching for opportunities to gain power at the expense of
other states.
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International Relations Chapter 6-Realism Exam With
Correct Questions and Answers | Graded A+
Realism definition - Correct Answer-the theoretical approach that analyses all international
relations as the relation of states engaged in the pursuit of power. Realism cannot
accommodate non-state actors within its analysis.
What does realism focus on? - Correct Answer-Focus on thesis rather than ignored the role of
power, important to MAXIMIZE the interest of the state.Focused on interests, instead of on
ideology, to seek peace through strength, and to recognize that great powers can coexist even
if they have antithetical values and beliefs
Who is key actor in realism? - Correct Answer-the state
people (Thucydides, Niccolo Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes)
How is power defined for realists? - Correct Answer-realists pursue power, power gaurantees
your survival,Power is defined as narrowly in military strategic terms
What does a state should do when it feels threatened? - Correct Answer-use of force in war is
legitimate,Seek to augment its own power by increasing its military capabilities.
What are the three forms of realism? - Correct Answer-statism, survival, self-help
Classical
Structural
Neoclassical
Define the three core of realism: statism, survival and self-help - Correct Answer-statism-
realism identifies the group of the fundamental unit of political analysis the basic unit was the
polis or city state. its a term given to the idea of the state of the state the legitimate
representative of the collective will of the people
legitimacy enables the state to exercise its authority outside of your own
Waltz's theory of Defensive Realism - Correct Answer-A structural theory of realism that
views states as security maximizers
Waltz argues that power maximization often proves to be sub-optimal because it triggers a
counter-balancing coalition of states.
Mearsheime's theory of Offensive Realism - Correct Answer-it argues that states are power
maximizers.
The structure of the international system compels states to maximize their relative power
position.
Argues all states are continuously searching for opportunities to gain power at the expense of
other states.
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