PSCI 2223 Review Questions with Correct Answers
The one thing almost every theory agrees on to a certain extent. - Answer-The fact that we live in a world of anarchy
The methodological and systematic approach to problem solving used within political science. - Answer-Scientific method
This s...
PSCI 2223 Review Questions with
Correct Answers
The one thing almost every theory agrees on to a certain extent. - Answer-The fact that
we live in a world of anarchy
The methodological and systematic approach to problem solving used within political
science. - Answer-Scientific method
This school of thought within International Relations emphasizes norms and values over
institutions or power. - Answer-Constructivism
The two types of pressures on state decision making: - Answer-Internal and external
This provides the foundation of the modern nation-state. - Answer-The Treaty of
Westphalia
The three types of war we have studied in this class. - Answer-Interstate, extrastate,
and intrastate
The four classifications of death that occur during a war. - Answer-1) Combat deaths
2) One-sided violence
3) Criminal and Unorganized violence
4) Non-violent mortality
The primary historical reason that a majority of interstate wars were fought. - Answer-
Territory
This systemic level explanation for war argues that unipolar systems are the most stable
and conflict only happens when the hegemon is in decline. - Answer-Power transition
theory
The primary difference between jus ad bellum and jus in bello. - Answer-"justice of war"
versus "justice in war"
The two (typical) conflict parties within an intrastate conflict. - Answer-Rebel groups and
the government (insurgents vs counter-insurgents)
The difference between a revolution and a civil war. - Answer-The rebels actually win
the war and enact meaningful political change.
, The two state-level explanations for why people fight in a civil war. - Answer-Greed and
grievances
The key difference between terrorism and civil war. - Answer-Victims of the violence
(civilians vs combatants)
The two reasons that groups may seek to employ unconventional warfare tactics. -
Answer-Power and information asymmetry
This large historical event shaped the way states view conflict management. - Answer-
World War II
The type of actor that can be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). -
Answer-Individuals
The reason that people argue the UN Charter is outdated. - Answer-What is the
overemphasis of sovereignty?
(Communitarianism vs. Cosmopolitanism)
The two conflict management strategies liberals often advocate for. - Answer-
Democratic peace and economic interdependence
These P5 members have not ratified the Rome Statute. - Answer-Russia, China, and
the United States (P5 = UNSC) (Rome Statute = ICC)
The primary good that motivates all state behavior according to realists. - Answer-
Power
Security Dilemmas are most likely to take place under this school of thought. - Answer-
Neorealism. Insecurity leads to overcompensation which in turn creates more insecurity.
The two founding fathers of Classical Realism and the one founding father of
Neorealism. - Answer-Thucydides, Hobbes, and Waltz
The principle motivator for actors within Classical Realism - Answer-Power
Realists have this view on alliances: - Answer-Unreliable by nature
The end goal for neorealists versus the end goal for classical realists. - Answer-Security
and power
According to realists, states act like this: - Answer-Humans
This is the view of human nature according to Liberals: - Answer-Selfish for our own
preferences
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