What basic assumptions do political scientists make when trying to understand international politics? Cultural differences are the primary focus Economic factors are irrelevant States act in their own self-interest International politics is unpredictable

States act in their own self-interest

How does normative theory differ from explanatory theory in political science? Explanatory theory focuses on moral values Normative theory explains how things work Explanatory theory establishes political purposes Normative theory focuses on what goals should be pursued

Normative theory focuses on what goals should be pursued

List the different ways the term 'power' is used in international politics and provide an example of each. Political power, economic power, social power, technological power Soft power, structural power, institutional power, collaborative power, coercive power Diplomatic power, economic power, military power, cultural power Military power, economic power, cultural power, technological power

Soft power, structural power, institutional power, collaborative power, coercive power

What are the essential characteristics of the 'Westphalian system' in international politics? Sovereignty, recognition by other states, balance of power Economic interdependence, cultural exchange, military alliances Global governance, international law, human rights Technological advancement, economic growth, political stability

Sovereignty, recognition by other states, balance of power

What limits on war existed in the classic balance of power system prior to 1800? Universal peace treaties Lack of manpower and expensive equipment Advanced military technology Strict international laws

Lack of manpower and expensive equipment

How did the rise of nationalism and democracy shape international politics in the 19th century? Increased the size of armies and scale of combat Led to the decline of colonial empires Promoted global economic integration Reduced the influence of religious institutions

Increased the size of armies and scale of combat

What is the significance of anarchy in international politics? It explains the lack of a central authority It promotes global cooperation It leads to complete disorder and chaos It ensures economic stability

It explains the lack of a central authority

Why do scholars use the term 'anarchy' instead of 'chaos' to characterize the international system? Anarchy promotes global governance Chaos ensures economic stability Anarchy refers to the absence of a central ruler Chaos implies complete disorder and confusion

Anarchy refers to the absence of a central ruler

What are the major similarities and differences between balance of power theory and hegemonic stability theory? Both theories emphasize the role of international organizations Balance of power sees stability in balance; hegemonic stability sees stability in dominance Both theories agree that war is inevitable Balance of power focuses on economic factors; hegemonic stability focuses on military power

Balance of power sees stability in balance; hegemonic stability sees stability in dominance

How do different paradigms define power in international politics? Realism: power from military; Liberalism: power from diplomacy; Economic Structuralism: power from culture Realism: power from resources; Liberalism: power from institutions; Economic Structuralism: power from ideology Realism: power from central force; Liberalism: power from cooperation; Economic Structuralism: power from economy Realism: power from alliances; Liberalism: power from trade; Economic Structuralism: power from technology

Realism: power from central force; Liberalism: power from cooperation; Economic Structuralism: power from economy

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What basic assumptions do political scientists make when trying to understand international politics?

How does normative theory differ from explanatory theory in political science?

List the different ways the term 'power' is used in international politics and provide an example of each.

What are the essential characteristics of the 'Westphalian system' in international politics?

What limits on war existed in the classic balance of power system prior to 1800?

How did the rise of nationalism and democracy shape international politics in the 19th century?

What is the significance of anarchy in international politics?

Why do scholars use the term 'anarchy' instead of 'chaos' to characterize the international system?

What are the major similarities and differences between balance of power theory and hegemonic stability theory?

How do different paradigms define power in international politics?

How do liberal institutionalism and complex interdependence theory differ in their critiques of realism?

Compare and contrast the realist and liberal approaches to the security dilemma.

What does the prisoner's dilemma model tell us about international politics?

Compare and contrast economic structuralism with liberalism or realism.

Contrast the normative positions of the five paradigms we have studied. What are the most significant differences?

How do balance of power theory, liberal institutionalism, and economic structuralist theories differ in their explanation of wars in the international system?

Contrast the normative positions of realism and liberalism in international politics.

How does the constructivist approach to interests differ from the approaches of realism and economic structuralism?

Compare and contrast the views of realism and constructivism on the role of norms in international politics.

Compare the views of realism and constructivism on the significance of the Westphalian system.

What major factors unite various feminist international theories, and what are the main lines of debate among them?

How does a feminist conception of power relate to those of realism, liberalism, and economic structuralism?

Compare feminist and liberal views of free trade in international politics.

Why did World War 1 occur, and which approach provides the most compelling explanation?

Compare any two approaches' explanations of the WTO. What are the main areas of agreement and disagreement?

What will be the impact of the growth in Chinese power in coming decades? Contrast the views of two or more paradigms.

How important are international organizations? Contrast the views of two or more of the paradigms we have studied.

What is the likelihood of major war in the coming decades? How do two of the theories we have examined offer different answers to this question?

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