CSS :: International Relations and World Organizations
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51. |
Realists are realists because: |
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They are realistic |
B. |
They believe they have more historically rooted analysis about the international system |
C. |
They believe that conflict is cultural and not ideological or economic |
D. |
They believe that the structures of hegemony established in one era still remain intact |
Answer: Option B
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52. |
What is 'market Stalinism'? |
A. |
Shutting down free markets like Stalin would |
B. |
The coupling of communism and capitalism specific to China |
C. |
The term used to describe US's economic relation with China |
D. |
None of the above |
Answer: Option B
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53. |
What have been the main consequences of the Asian economic crisis of 1997? |
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It shook political norms to the core and in some cases led to change in government |
B. |
It undermined the attractiveness of East Asis prosperity |
C. |
It championed the liberal model of individualism and choice over traditionalism, community, and hierarchy |
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All of the above |
Answer: Option D
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54. |
How has the end of the cold war (arguably) exacerbated the north south divide? |
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It brought less developed countries under the control of the west and its economic institutions |
B. |
It led to a reduction in foreign aid |
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It made it difficult for 'third world' countries to exploit the superpower rivalry for their own benefit |
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All of the above |
Answer: Option D
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55. |
Peruvian economist De Soto suggests: |
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That capitalism is the only way forward for developing countries |
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That capitalism has triumphed in the west but failed elsewhere |
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That developing countries are in the state they are for not having paid attention to the IMF |
D. |
None of the above |
Answer: Option B
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56. |
September 11 was seen to be: |
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The day the post-cold war era effect came to an end |
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A savage protest by the dispossessed against US hegomony |
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The day the world started paying attention to the developing world |
D. |
Both (a) and (b) |
Answer: Option D
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57. |
What is meant by unipolarity? |
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A polarized university |
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The nation that the US has now become and is likely to remain the only major power in the world |
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The nation that the US is spreading its reach as an 'empire' |
D. |
Both (b) and (c) |
Answer: Option B
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58. |
What is the Realist image of the state? |
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The state is the most important factor of international politics and sovereignty is its distinguishing trait |
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The state will always seek to ensure its survival in a perilous' international environment |
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The state behaves morally and in accordance to what its population's values are |
D. |
Both (a) and (b) |
Answer: Option D
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59. |
How is the 'national interest's defined/determined by Realists? |
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States define national interest depending on what its people's priorities are |
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States prioritize national interests insofar as they guarantee the state's survival |
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Realists see national interest as homologous to regional interests |
D. |
National interest is determined by its degree of economic profitability |
Answer: Option B
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60. |
How does Realism understand the concept of power? |
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Power is based on economic strength |
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Power is a relational concept |
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Power is a relative concept |
D. |
Both (b) and (c) |
Answer: Option D
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