poli sci Flashcards
The Bretton Woods institutions reflect __________ economic ideas, whereas high tariffs typically reflect a _____________ orientation to trade relations.
liberal; protectionist
Which of the following is true of the UN Charter?
It includes a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights, but also states that it cannot intervene in states’ domestic matters.
Which of the following is true of economic migrants under international law?
They do not have the legal right to asylum in the country to which they are fleeing.
The concept of ‘anarchy’ in international relations refers to:
The absence of a formal global government.
According to realists, the primary concern of states in international relations is:
The acquisition of power.
Which theory emphasizes the role of norms and ideas in shaping state behavior in international relations?
Constructivism
Which of the following is a key characteristic of feminism in international relations?
The belief that gender and other social inequalities shape international relations.
According to Marxism, the global capitalist system leads to:
Exploitation of poorer countries by wealthier states.
Which of the following best describes the concept of ‘relative gains’ in international relations?
The concern about the distribution of benefits from cooperation, especially in comparison to other states.
The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine challenges which principle of the Treaties of Westphalia?
The idea of sovereignty as absolute and inviolable.
The United Nations Security Council is responsible for:
Authorizing military intervention in cases of aggression.
The term ‘soft power’ refers to a state’s ability to influence others through:
Diplomacy, culture, and values.
Which of the following is an example of vertical enforcement of international law?
A country complying with a UN treaty under domestic law.
The concept of ‘sovereignty’ in international relations refers to:
The supreme authority of a state over its own territory and affairs.
The Geneva Conventions govern:
The conduct of war and protection of civilians during conflict.
The theory of comparative advantage suggests that:
Countries should specialize in producing goods they can produce most efficiently.
Which international organization was established to provide loans to countries for post-war reconstruction and stabilize global monetary systems?
World Bank
The term ‘race to the bottom’ refers to:
The phenomenon where countries lower labor and environmental standards to attract investment.
The theory of economic liberalism advocates for:
Free markets and limited government interference in international trade.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is responsible for prosecuting:
Individuals accused of committing war crimes.
What phenomenon describes countries lowering labor and environmental standards to attract investment?
The race to the bottom
This term refers to competitive deregulation in labor and environmental standards.
What does the theory of economic liberalism advocate for?
Free markets and limited government interference in international trade.
What is the primary responsibility of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Prosecuting individuals accused of committing war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
What does the theory of mercantilism emphasize?
Maximizing national wealth by limiting imports and increasing exports.
