POLI 105 EXAM 1 VCU Questions and Answers

POLI 105 EXAM 1 VCU Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Structural level of analysis
Correct Answer
World War II in the Pacific was caused by shifts in Japanese Politics that ultimately
led the Japanese state downtime path of militarism. This explains the war



Question 2
Parsimony
Correct Answer
IR Theories seek to explain as much as possible with a single variable, making a
theory stronger.



Question 3
the balance of threat

Correct Answer
For neorealists, the "ordering principals" of any international system are always
based on



Question 4
Institution
Correct Answer
Under the logic of neoliberalism, how do states get to the 3,3, box of cooperation




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, Question 5
Social Theory
Correct Answer
The identity and interests of states constantly shape each other, producing different
ideas about key issues for each state, Wendt call this ideational process



Question 6
States seek more power
Correct Answer
A major core assumption of classical realism states that



Question 7
Degeneration
Correct Answer
Adding variables to a theory to try to extend its explanatory coverage is generally
considered to weaken a theory.



Question 8
Neorealism
Correct Answer
Power, Actors, State



Question 9
Strong international institutions
Correct Answer
According to neoliberalism, extending time horizons, providing information,
negotiation space, and unbiased monitoring are services that can be effectively
provided by




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