Lesson 3B.6.1
3B.6.1 Main ideas of realism Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Who do realists view as the primary actors in global politics?
- International organisations
- Global NGOs
- Multinational corporations
- Sovereign states
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In realist theory, what does international anarchy mean?
- No overarching authority
- Total global chaos
- Absence of law
- Permanent state warfare
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Why do realists view war as inevitable in global politics?
- Democratic competition
- Anarchy and power-seeking
- Lack of trade
- Flawed economic systems
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What concept describes a state's defensive measures making rival states feel insecure?
- Balance of power
- Democratic peace
- Complex interdependence
- Security dilemma
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Which concept is central to the realist explanation of international order?
- Complex interdependence
- Collective security
- Balance of power
- Global governance
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Which theorist is most associated with classical realism in the twentieth century?
- John Locke
- Hedley Bull
- Hans Morgenthau
- Immanuel Kant
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How do realists view state sovereignty in global politics?
- Conditional on human rights
- Outdated and declining
- Negotiable and shared
- Absolute and fundamental
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A state rearms in response to a neighbour's military growth. Which concept explains this?
- Security dilemma
- Complex interdependence
- Soft power
- Liberal institutionalism
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Why do realists argue that states hesitate to disarm?
- Lack of trust
- Public opposition
- Lack of technology
- Economic costs
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What factor do realists consider most decisive in shaping global outcomes?
- Economic integration
- Shared moral values
- International law
- Distribution of power
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When do realists believe sovereign states will choose to cooperate?
- For permanent peace
- When self-interest aligns
- To uphold global morality
- Through institutional rules
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How do realists view international organisations like the UN?
- Guardians of human rights
- Independent global authorities
- Drivers of world government
- Tools of powerful states
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Which word best describes the realist view of human nature?
- Malleable
- Optimistic
- Altruistic
- Pessimistic
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What is the primary goal of states according to offensive realists?
- Power maximisation
- Economic equality
- Global disarmament
- Spreading democracy
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Which key concept describing interconnectedness between states is largely ignored by realism?
- Complex interdependence
- Security dilemma
- Anarchical society
- State sovereignty
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What action do realists expect states to take against a rising dominant power?
- Surrender sovereign rights
- Dissolve military forces
- Form balancing alliances
- Disarm unilaterally
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What term describes a weaker state aligning with a stronger power for protection?
- Balancing
- Bandwagoning
- Containment
- Isolationism
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According to realists, what is the primary goal of states in global politics?
- Spreading democracy
- Economic integration
- Promoting human rights
- State survival
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Which area of global politics is realism heavily criticised for failing to explain?
- Interstate conflict
- International co-operation
- Power politics
- State sovereignty
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Which concept explains why realists focus on gaining more power than rival states?
- Complex interdependence
- Democratic peace
- Relative gains
- Absolute gains
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