Chapter 14

Question 1

Realism

Answer 1

theory of international relations that focuses on tendency of nations to operate from self-interest.

Question 2

Idealism

Answer 2

theory of international relations that focuses on the hope that nations will act together to solve international problems and promote peace.

Question 3

Isolationism

Answer 3

Desire to avoid international engagement altogether.

Question 4

Internationalism

Answer 4

Belief that nations must engage in international problem solving.

Question 5

Unilaterism

Answer 5

philosophy that encourages individual nations to act on their own when facing threats from other countries.

Question 6

Bush Doctrine

Answer 6

2001- asserts America’s right to attack any nation that has weapons of mass destruction that may be used against US interests at home or abroad

Question 7

multilatarism

Answer 7

philosophy that encourages individuals to act together to solve international problems- only act with support of other nations

Question 8

preemption

Answer 8

policy of taking action before the US is attacked instead of waiting to be provoked.

Question 9

weapons of mass destruction (3)

Answer 9

1. Nuclear
2. Biological
3. Chemical

Question 10

hard power

Answer 10

reliance on economic and military strength to solve international problems

Question 11

soft power

Answer 11

reliance on diplomacy and negotiation to solve international problems

Question 12

theory of deterrence

Answer 12

theory that is based on creating enough military strength to persuade other nations not to attack first.

Question 13

normal trade regulations

Answer 13

trade status granted as part of an international trade policy that gives a nation the same favorable trade concessions and tariffs that the best trading partners receive.

Question 14

all-volunteer force

Answer 14

replacement for the draft (conscription) for recruiting members of military