Which of the following is not a basic tenet of liberal thought?
a. Human nature is essentially altruistic and cooperative.
b. Morality should be a part of politics.
c. Violence is a product of bad institutions, not bad people.
d. Unilateralism is the best means to prevent war.
e. War is not inevitable.
Which of the following was not an important liberal philosopher?
a. John Locke
b. Immanuel Kant
c. Adam Smith
d. Hans Morgenthau
e. Woodrow Wilson
Which of the following was a criticism of the realist school of thought?
a. It was too idealistic.
b. It could not account for new trends in international relations, like economic cooperation.
c. It was too precise in how it defined key terms, like power and interest.
d. Both options b and c are true.
e. All of the above are true.
The Kellogg-Briand Pact was signed in
a. 1918.
b. 1928.
c. 1938.
d. 1948.
e. 1958.
According to realist theory, the primary goal of every state is
a. to promote its national interest.
b. to negotiate alliances with allies.
c. to strengthen international collective security arrangements.
d. to limit nuclear proliferation.
e. to increase its economic wealth.