Question 1

The American belief that American society is in some way superior is known as

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American Exceptionalism refers to the belief that the United States is unique and superior to other nations in terms of its democracy, culture, and values. This belief has been present since the country's founding and has been used to justify American expansionism, imperialism, and intervention in other countries.

Question 2

A state-level analyst would argue that the international system operates

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A state-level analyst would focus on how the actions and internal processes of individual states shape the international system. They would not necessarily see the international system as inherently anarchic or operating according to rules of nature.

Question 3

Which element is not a feature of American foreign policy culture?

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The refusal to trade with nondemocracies is not a feature of American foreign policy culture. The other options are all commonly considered as elements of American foreign policy culture.

Question 4

Seeing human decisions as a mix of rational and irrational inputs is a tenet of

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Poliheuristic theory proposes that decision-making involves both rational and non-rational inputs, such as emotions and intuition. The other options do not specifically address this idea.

Question 5

The public support that President Bush received for the use of military force to fight terrorism following the September 11 attacks is known as a

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The rally effect refers to the increase in support for a political leader or government in times of crisis, such as a war or a terrorist attack. President Bush experienced a rally effect following the September 11 attacks, which boosted his public support for the use of military force in the fight against terrorism.

Question 6

Which of James David Barber's presidential personality types do scholars believe is best for a president?

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Scholars generally believe that an active-positive personality type is best for a president as it is characterized by high levels of energy, optimism, and a strong desire to achieve goals. These traits are often seen as beneficial in meeting the demands of the presidency and effectively leading the country.

Question 7

China's attitudes towards projecting its values onto other countries include all of the following except

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China's attitudes towards projecting its values onto other countries include a non-missionary attitude and leading by example rather than forceful conversion, as well as following tenets of Confucianism. However, the idea of "saving the 'barbarians'" is a colonialist and patronizing mindset that is not typically associated with China's approach to projecting its values onto others.

Question 8

Which of the following does Kissinger not mention as a foreign policy-making actor?

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Kissinger mentions executives, interest groups, and legislatures as foreign policy-making actors, but he does not mention the judicial branch.

Question 9

The Chinese belief that China is the political and cultural center of the world is known as

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Sinocentrism is the belief that China is the political and cultural center of the world. This belief has historical roots and has influenced Chinese foreign policy and relations with other countries.

Question 10

Which of the following is not characteristic of a crisis situation?

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Media attention is often a characteristic of a crisis situation, as the media can amplify the situation, spread information quickly, and put pressure on decision makers to act quickly.

Question 11

Which level of analysis is concerned with how a country's political structure and the political forces and subnational actors within the country cause its government to decide to adopt one or another foreign policy?

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State-level analysis focuses on how a country's internal characteristics, such as its political structure and actors, influence its foreign policy decisions.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of an intermestic issue?

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Foreign trade is an example of an intermestic issue because it involves both international and domestic considerations, affecting international relations as well as a country's internal economic policies.

Question 13

Which prominent leader was not affected by physical or mental health during a major international crisis?

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Dwight Eisenhower, unlike the others listed, did not have significant publicized physical or mental health issues that affected his leadership during a major international crisis. Franklin Roosevelt was affected by polio, Adolf Hitler had multiple health issues including Parkinson's disease, and Richard Nixon suffered from phlebitis and was under extreme stress during the Watergate scandal.

Question 14

During a crisis situation,public support of a leader tends to

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During a crisis, there is often a "rally 'round the flag" effect where public support for a leader increases as people unite in the face of adversity, often transcending political party lines.

Question 15

An authoritarian government is more likely than a democratic government to have

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In an authoritarian government, power is concentrated in the hands of a small group or an individual leader who makes decisions without input from other branches of government, the public, or the media. Therefore, foreign policy is likely to be centered in a narrow segment of the government, such as the executive branch, and decisions are made by the leader or a small group of elites without much input or scrutiny from other sources. In a democratic government, foreign policy is likely to be more open to input from legislators, the media, and public opinion.

Question 16

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger described the foreign policy making process as

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The answer of Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger described...

Question 17

The idiosyncratic approach

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The idiosyncratic approach assumes that different leaders will react differently to similar situations, based on their individual personalities, experiences, and backgrounds. This approach recognizes and values the uniqueness of each leader and their individual contributions to the group or organization. It is the opposite of groupthink, which places an emphasis on conformity and uniformity instead of individuality. The idiosyncratic approach also recognizes the effect of role on individual behavior, but this is not its primary focus.

Question 18

System-level analysis adopts a

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System-level analysis takes a "top-down" approach to studying world politics by focusing on the interactions and relationships between states at a global level. This approach looks at how the structure and nature of the international system shapes state behavior and outcomes.

Question 19

Each of the following is an important factor related to the operation of political systems except

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Election structure is an important factor related to the operation of political systems.

Question 20

Negative personality types are prone to see opponents as

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Negative personality types tend to have a hostile and confrontational attitude. Therefore, they are likely to view opponents as enemies rather than potential allies or irrelevant. They may also perceive opponents as weak, but this is not the most appropriate option given the context of the question.

Quiz 3: Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy