During World War II, the United States worked with Stalin, the Soviet dictator whose principles were contrary to liberal democracy. This is an example of
a. containment.
b. exceptionalism.
c. isolationism.
d. pragmatism.
e. unilateralism.
ANS: D
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The criteria for membership in the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are based on the concept of
a. relative power. b. absolute power. c. conditionality. d. economic integration.
While Congress may authorize the Department of Education to give loans to college students from moderate-income families, the bureaucracy decides
A) whether or not to issue any loans. B) the aggregate amount of money to be loaned. C) what family resources count as income. D) the interest rate that will be associated with the loan. E) the re-payment terms of the loan.
Why might a state choose war over peace, according to Fearon?
a. A state may pursue war as a power play. b. A state might be more concerned with political prowess than safety of citizens. c. A state might gain more by fighting than by a negotiated settlement. d. A state might have imperfect information about how its abilities and resolve compare to that of its adversary. e. A state may be unwilling to invest in the time it takes to establish peace agreements.
Which statement describes how Malaysian central planning is different from the planning that was done in the Soviet Union?
a. Malaysia's planning is meant to grow the private sector. b. Malaysia's planning is closer to a pure form of socialism. c. Malaysia's planning is less effective at spurring economic growth. d. Malaysia's planning is based on a more radical proletariat revolution.