Question 1

The purpose of scenario generation is to
A) predict the future.
B) combine different assessments of a situation without determining which is correct.
C) provide support to justify the government's position on an issue.
D) select a single assumption to simplify policy options.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of scenario generation is to combine different possible outcomes or assessments of a situation without determining which one is correct. This allows decision-makers to consider a range of potential futures and develop strategies to address them. The goal is not to predict the future with precision, but rather to anticipate and prepare for a variety of plausible scenarios.

Question 2

The author argues that the change in the sovereignty of states is the most pressing and important of all emergent changes. What is the argument that suggests this view, and what is the countering argument?

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Question 3

The WHO developed scenarios for the future, by looking at challenges that have arisen in recent years. Which of the following was not one of the three crises they focused on?
A) The 2001 anthrax scare
B) The dumping of toxic chemicals
C) The dangers of radiological and electromagnetic pulse weaponry
D) The H1N1 virus pandemic

Accepted Answer

The WHO did not focus on the dangers of radiological and electromagnetic pulse weaponry as one of the three crises. They focused on the 2001 anthrax scare, the dumping of toxic chemicals, and the H1N1 virus pandemic.

Question 4

Do you agree or disagree with the assertion that globalization is inevitable? Why or why not?

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Question 5

How has terrorism changed the way we deal with international politics?

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Question 6

The concept that describes states that will almost certainly not go to war with one another is called
A) regions of capitalist countries.
B) economic integrated countries of Europe.
C) the zone of peace.
D) free trade regions of the world.

Accepted Answer

The concept that describes states that will almost certainly not go to war with one another is called the zone of peace. It is a concept that refers to regions or areas where member countries have agreed to not engage in military conflicts or disputes with each other.

Question 7

Support for state regulation of the economy has made a comeback because of
A) terrorism.
B) the challenges of currency exchange.
C) the global financial crisis.
D) the need to end floating exchange rates.

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The global financial crisis that began in 2008 led many to question the effectiveness of free market capitalism and sparked a renewed interest in state regulation of the economy.

Question 8

What are some possible scenarios arising from the assumed decline in power of the United States? What role may China take in these scenarios?

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Question 9

What are some of the ways in which power and purpose are changing?

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Question 10

Discuss several of the emergent changes that may indeed be revolutionary for the current structure of international politics. To what extent do you accept the analysis that these changes are revolutionary?

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Question 11

Besides democracy, examine other forms of government in the world today. Will democracy survive as the only legitimate form of government? How might authoritarian governments persist and/or compete with democracy as alternative paths to governance?

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Question 12

How is globalization changing or altering the fundamental assumptions underiding the present international political and economic systems?

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Question 13

Discuss the two kinds of gaps in wealth. How have the trends shifted and what are the consequences? Use examples of countries bridging these gaps in wealth.

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Question 14

The Arab Spring
A) reinstated authoritarian government in Egypt.
B) instituted democracy fully to Tunisia.
C) brought democracy to the Arab world.
D) did not achieve any changes.

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A) reinstated authoritarian government in...

Question 15

Discuss some common career patterns for those interested in an international career? What skills are particularly prized by government, business, and nongovernmental organizations?

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Question 16

One of the highlighted themes of this textbook is that the essential qualities of the twenty-first century international system are subject to considerable
A) stasis.
B) violence.
C) uncertainty.
D) predictability.

Accepted Answer

The word "considerable" implies a large amount, and the phrase "essential qualities of the twenty-first century international system" suggests that there are key characteristics of the current global system that are in question. Therefore, uncertainty seems to be the most appropriate choice, as opposed to stasis (meaning little to no change), violence, or predictability.

Question 17

All of the following are possible reasons why the "democratic peace" may not survive except that
A) new democracies are especially vulnerable to becoming aggressive.
B) authoritarian leaders are adopting more moderate international policies than their populations would choose under democracy.
C) terrorism would be more likely to increase under democratic regimes than under authoritarianism in some states.
D) authoritarianism is a better and more efficient form of government.

Accepted Answer

There is no empirical evidence to suggest that authoritarianism is a better and more efficient form of government when compared to democracy. In fact, democratic countries tend to have more stable and prosperous societies in the long run. Therefore, this option is not a possible reason why the "democratic peace" may not survive. A, B, and C are all legitimate concerns that could challenge the theory of democratic peace.

Quiz 15: Conclusion Power and Purpose in a Changing World

The purpose of scenario generation is to

The author argues that the change in the sovereignty of states is the most pressing and important of all emergent changes. What is the argument that suggests this view, and what is the countering argument?

The WHO developed scenarios for the future, by looking at challenges that have arisen in recent years. Which of the following was not one of the three crises they focused on?

Do you agree or disagree with the assertion that globalization is inevitable? Why or why not?

How has terrorism changed the way we deal with international politics?

The concept that describes states that will almost certainly not go to war with one another is called

Support for state regulation of the economy has made a comeback because of