Question 1

Whom or what was the International Criminal Court (ICC) established to prosecute?

Accepted Answer

A)  states that violate international law
B)  individuals accused of interstate crimes, such as money laundering
C)  NGOs that violate international law
D)  individuals charged with war crimesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which concept refers to the process of diplomacy, mediation, negotiation, or other forms of peaceful settlement that arranges an end to a dispute and resolves the issues that led to conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  peacemaking
B)  peace enforcement
C)  arms control
D)  preventive diplomacyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

How many peacekeeping operations has the United Nations been involved in since 1948?

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  17
C)  7148
D)  71E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What influenced the development of the just war doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  universal ethics
B)  early Christian doctrine
C)  the innovations in military technology
D)  the Peace of WestphaliaE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is considered one of the most important arms-control treaties between superpowers?

Accepted Answer

A)  SALT
B)  OPEC
C)  NATO
D)  WTOE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following constitutes a weakness of the International Court of Justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  that it can rule in cases that states do not bring to it
B)  that it can make rulings only on disputes freely submitted by states exercising their sovereign rights
C)  that it does not protect state sovereignty
D)  that its justices are internationally electedE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which concept refers to actions taken in advance of a predictable crisis to prevent or limit violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  peacemaking
B)  peace operations
C)  preventive diplomacy
D)  peace buildingE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is a limitation of international law?

Accepted Answer

A)  International law is universal.
B)  Under international law, legality and legitimacy always go hand in hand.
C)  International law is rarely used by the powerful to suppress the weak.
D)  International law's ambiguity reduces law to a policy tool for propaganda purposes.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Describe collective security. What organizations currently exist that strive to provide collective security? In your opinion, would these security organizations stand by their promises when tested?

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Question 10

After World War I, the realist argument that peace was a by-product of a stable balance of power was discredited and replaced with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  an arms race
B)  collective security
C)  the long peace
D)  alliance politicsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is a common problem concerning arms control and disarmament?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arms control and disarmament agreements typically expire after a year.
B)  Arms control and disarmament agreements are almost never ratified.
C)  Arms control and disarmament agreements are often vetoed by the UN Security Council.
D)  Arms control and disarmament agreements frequently regulate obsolete armaments.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

What conviction regarding security are participants of an arms race likely to hold?

Accepted Answer

A)  that gaining a lead is necessary for security
B)  that gaining a lead is desirable but not necessary for security
C)  that international anarchy makes the arms race inevitable
D)  that they are experiencing a Prisoner's DilemmaE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

What is the main difference between morals and ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morals clarify the difference between good and evil while ethics provide criteria for evaluating right from wrong.
B)  Ethics clarify the difference between good and evil while morals provide criteria for evaluating right from wrong.
C)  The two terms are interchangeable.
D)  Morals are personal while ethics are universal.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which important bilateral agreement established limits on strategic nuclear delivery systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) 
B)  Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
C)  Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) 
D)  Partial Test Ban TreatyE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Who is likely to argue: "if you want peace, prepare for war"?

Accepted Answer

A)  a realist
B)  a liberal
C)  a constructivist
D)  a feministE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

What type of agreements aim to reduce or destroy weapons or other means of attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  arms control
B)  collective security
C)  disarmament
D)  peacekeepingE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which American president questioned the value of NATO, raising concerns about America's commitment to its allies?

Accepted Answer

A)  President Clinton
B)  President Bush
C)  President Obama
D)  President TrumpE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

What do the advocates of collective security as a road to peace typically believe?

Accepted Answer

A)  that there should be multiple security alliances in the global system
B)  that all threats to peace must be a common concern for everyone
C)  that public condemnation and economic boycotts will be unsuccessful in deterring violations
D)  that international politics is not characterized by systemic anarchyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which theoretical perspective holds that increased war preparations increase the likelihood of war?

Accepted Answer

A)  realism
B)  liberalism
C)  constructivism
D)  MarxismE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following statements is most consistent with constructivist theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  International law and collective security regimes mirror changes in the popular views on the way states should interact with one another.
B)  Material underpinnings are the most important elements in understanding conflict and peace.
C)  No international organization can or should be able to interfere with the decision-making processes within a sovereign state.
D)  The most important thing is for everyone in the world to be happy.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 9: The Quest for Peace Through International Law and Collective Security

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Which American president questioned the value of NATO, raising concerns about America's commitment to its allies?

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Which of the following is a limitation of international law?

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How many peacekeeping operations has the United Nations been involved in since 1948?

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Describe collective security. What organizations currently exist that strive to provide collective security? In your opinion, would these security organizations stand by their promises when tested?

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Whom or what was the International Criminal Court (ICC) established to prosecute?

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Which concept refers to actions taken in advance of a predictable crisis to prevent or limit violence?

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What do the advocates of collective security as a road to peace typically believe?

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Which of the following is a common problem concerning arms control and disarmament?

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What type of agreements aim to reduce or destroy weapons or other means of attack?

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What influenced the development of the just war doctrine?

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What conviction regarding security are participants of an arms race likely to hold?

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Which of the following is considered one of the most important arms-control treaties between superpowers?

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Which theoretical perspective holds that increased war preparations increase the likelihood of war?

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Who is likely to argue: "if you want peace, prepare for war"?

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After World War I, the realist argument that peace was a by-product of a stable balance of power was discredited and replaced with which of the following?

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Which of the following constitutes a weakness of the International Court of Justice?

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