Question 1

The Monroe Doctrine is an example of what type of foreign policy?

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Question 2

After the end of the Cold War, the United States was considered to be the sole superpower in a unipolar world. Is this still an accurate description of the global international system? What are the difficulties associated with unipolarity?

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Question 3

Which of the following countries has not joined the EU since 1995?

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Germany has been a member of the EU since its inception in 1957.

Question 4

How does the Bush Doctrine fit into the history of American foreign policy? Is it a continuation of post-World War II doctrine or a radical break from it?

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Question 5

What is a profound political consequence of the IT revolution?

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The IT revolution has led to the increased availability and accessibility of information to citizens, allowing for greater transparency and accountability of governments. This has resulted in a weakening of governments' hold over citizens, as people are able to organize and mobilize more effectively through digital platforms.

Question 6

Which factor did NOT contribute to the demise of the traditional European system?

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The decline in importance of ideology did not contribute to the demise of the traditional European system. In fact, ideology played a significant role in the conflicts and tensions that led to the system's breakdown. Nationalism, the Industrial Revolution, the rigidity of military alliances, and the idea of equal rights were all important factors that contributed to the demise of the traditional European system.

Question 7

What is the term used for political power that arises indirectly as a result of achievement in areas such as art, science, and technological prowess?

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Question 8

In addition to the five declared nuclear powers, which other country is known to possess nuclear weapons?

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India is known to possess nuclear weapons and is considered a nuclear-armed state, although it is not one of the five countries recognized as nuclear-weapon states under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Japan, Germany, and Australia are non-nuclear states and have committed to not possessing nuclear weapons, although there have been debates and discussions in these countries about the possibility of acquiring nuclear weapons in the future.

Question 9

Recent developments indicate that the processes of globalization and disintegration are occurring simultaneously. What is the evidence of each of these trends? Do you think that the information revolution will more strongly encourage globalization or disintegration? Why?

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Question 10

Green Parties exist in virtually every major democracy except

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While there are certainly environmental and progressive parties in the United States, there is no major party that identifies as a "Green Party" like there is in many other democracies.

Question 11

Which is the newest country to have nuclear weapons, having tested them as recently as 2008 and 2009?

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North Korea is the newest country to have nuclear weapons, having tested them as recently as 2008 and 2009. Japan does not have nuclear weapons due to its pacifist constitution. Iran's nuclear program has been under international scrutiny and restrictions. India and Pakistan have had nuclear weapons since 1974 and 1998, respectively.

Question 12

What is the difference between hard, soft, and derivative power? Select a global problem and explain how each type of power may be used to solve the problem. Which type is the most effective at resolving the chosen issue? Why?

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Question 13

What term was used to describe America's foreign policy towards Russia and Communism during the Cold War?

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Containment was the term used to describe America's foreign policy towards Russia and Communism during the Cold War. The policy aimed to limit the spread of communism and Soviet influence through various means, including military intervention and economic aid to non-communist countries.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an emerging regional group like the EU?

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SEATO is not an emerging regional group like the EU. SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) was a military alliance established in 1954 among the United States and several Southeast Asian countries to contain communism in the region. However, it was dissolved in 1977 and is no longer active. The other options listed (ASEAN, NAFTA, and Mercosur) are regional groupings that aim to promote economic cooperation and integration in their respective regions.

Question 15

Which of the following is an assumption underlying deterrence theory?

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All of the options listed are assumptions underlying deterrence theory. Deterrence requires rationality on both sides, the possession of second-strike capabilities, a belief in the willingness to use weapons of mass destruction, and the expectation of mutual annihilation if a nuclear war were to break out. Additionally, both sides must believe that the other side cannot mount an attack that would completely neutralize the other's nuclear forces.

Question 16

Which nation had nuclear weapons and gave them up?

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Question 17

The European Economic Union got started in the 1950s from which seed coalition?

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The European Economic Union began with the European Coal and Steel Community, which was formed in the 1950s as a partnership between several European countries to coordinate their steel and coal production. This eventually led to the formation of the European Economic Community, which would later become the European Union.

Question 18

Discuss how IT advancements are making changes in governments and diplomacy throughout the world.

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Question 19

Which region has the largest percentage of the worldwide Internet audience?

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According to the latest data from Statista, as of January 2021, the Asia Pacific region has the largest percentage of the worldwide Internet audience, accounting for approximately 50% of all Internet users worldwide.

Question 20

What do we call the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures?

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This is the definition of the Truman Doctrine, which was announced by President Truman in 1947 as a response to Soviet expansionism and the threat of communism. It pledged economic and military assistance to countries facing internal or external threats to their sovereignty and was a key component of US foreign policy during the Cold War. The Marshall Plan was a program of economic aid to rebuild Europe after World War II, the Monroe Doctrine was a policy of US non-intervention in European affairs and opposition to European colonialism in the Americas, and the Chamberlain Plan is not a recognized policy or doctrine.

Quiz 17: World Politics: The Struggle for Power