POLI 2306

Quiz #4
This is an “open book” quiz. All of the answers pertain to the assigned reading chapter for this
week.

Answer each statement as True or False. Then, save this document and submit it for grading
using the drop-box on our course website.

Each question is worth 0.5 Points. Quiz Total = 4 points

This is due by Sunday night at midnight. A late penalty will be applied to any quizzes submitted
after that point.

True
or
False
In bipolar systems, alliances are long-term relationships based on interests, whereas T
in multipolar balance-of-power systems, alliances are short-term relationships formed
for a specific purpose.

Like realists, neoliberal institutionalists and some constructivists such as Alexander T

Wendt see the international system as anarchic.

According to constructivists, norms cannot be changed through processes of F

coercion.

While geography, population, and natural resources are important sources of state T
power, they are not the only ones. Intangible factors such as a positive national image
and good leadership can increase state power as well.

Constructivists see state power stemming from ideas and language, but do not see it T
stemming from natural and tangible sources.

Only individuals who hold leadership positions can have a significant influence on F
war, peace, and international policies.

The personal characteristics of leaders can influence certain foreign policy decisions, T
but are not important in explaining war.

Mass publics can sometimes affect international relations regardless of what elites T
do.

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