Lesson 3B.6.4
3B.6.4 Anarchical society and society of states theory Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Who developed the theory of the anarchical society, also known as the society of states?
- Kenneth Waltz
- Hedley Bull
- Hans Morgenthau
- John Mearsheimer
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According to Hedley Bull, what can exist between states despite anarchy?
- A world government
- Total military harmony
- A single superstate
- An international society
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What key condition defines the global political system in anarchical society theory?
- Absence of authority
- Universal democracy
- Bipolar hegemony
- Global federalism
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What key benefit do states gain from informal understandings in a society of states?
- Complete hegemony
- Co-operation
- Absolute power
- World government
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What creates order in an anarchical society, unlike in pure realism?
- Absolute authority
- World government
- Military hegemony
- Shared norms
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Which key principle illustrates a fundamental norm within a society of states?
- Enforcing world laws
- Abolishing borders
- Mandatory disarmament
- Respecting sovereignty
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In society of states theory, what does 'reciprocal behaviour' mean states do?
- Respond in kind
- Ignore treaties
- Impose hegemony
- Surrender sovereignty
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Respecting borders while expecting equal treatment in return illustrates which key principle?
- Hegemony
- Isolationism
- Reciprocity
- Supranationalism
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Realists criticise society of states theory for overestimating the influence of what?
- Shared norms
- Nuclear deterrence
- National self-interest
- Economic power
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Which key feature of Hedley Bull's theory distinguishes it from liberalism?
- Promoting global democracy
- Abolishing statehood
- Creating world government
- Retaining anarchy
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Which mechanism best reflects the existence of an international society of states?
- Universal military draft
- Diplomatic immunity
- Global tax collection
- World court enforcement
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According to society of states theory, why do sovereign states follow international law?
- Global government
- Mutual interests
- Military coercion
- Moral altruism
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What is lacking in an anarchical society compared to a world government?
- Diplomatic relations
- Sovereign states
- Central authority
- Shared norms
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What must a new state accept to gain full membership in a society of states?
- Military dominance
- Surrender of borders
- Global federalism
- Shared norms
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What primary challenge faces Bull's theory when great powers break international norms?
- Maintaining order
- Establishing colonies
- Eliminating sovereignty
- Creating world law
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Which factor do critics argue Bull's theory understates compared to normative rules?
- Cultural exchange
- Global tourism
- Power politics
- Free trade
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International condemnation of a treaty violation highlights the importance of which norm?
- Absolute isolation
- Global federation
- Treaty observance
- Unilateral dominance
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Why are understandings in a society of states described as informal?
- Global parliaments
- Written constitutions
- Universal treaties
- Lack of enforcement
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Which concept describes states sharing norms and rules despite operating under anarchy?
- World government
- Hegemonic stability
- Structural realism
- Society of states
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According to Hedley Bull, what do shared norms create among states under anarchy?
- Complete disarmament
- Global hierarchy
- Hegemonic stability
- Order and predictability
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