The use and effectiveness of hard power (military and economic) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What perspective in international relations is hard power rooted in?
What perspective in international relations is hard power rooted in?
Realist perspective
What Cold War concept ensured neither the US nor Soviet Union would initiate nuclear conflict?
What Cold War concept ensured neither the US nor Soviet Union would initiate nuclear conflict?
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)
How many active-duty military personnel does China have?
How many active-duty military personnel does China have?
Over two million
What enables the US to deploy troops quickly in response to international crises?
What enables the US to deploy troops quickly in response to international crises?
Global network of military bases
What are symbols of American military power that allow global force projection?
What are symbols of American military power that allow global force projection?
U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers
How has the US used technological superiority to target enemies with minimal personnel risk?
How has the US used technological superiority to target enemies with minimal personnel risk?
Drone strikes
Which state has the world's largest GDP, enhancing its global influence?
Which state has the world's largest GDP, enhancing its global influence?
United States
Which country uses its high GDP per capita to exert influence in energy markets?
Which country uses its high GDP per capita to exert influence in energy markets?
Qatar
What Chinese initiative demonstrates its economic growth enabling international investment?
What Chinese initiative demonstrates its economic growth enabling international investment?
Belt and Road Initiative
Which resource gives Russia significant leverage over European countries?
Which resource gives Russia significant leverage over European countries?
Natural gas supplies
What purpose do US military bases in South Korea serve?
What purpose do US military bases in South Korea serve?
Deterrent against North Korean aggression
Which 1980s conflict contributed to the Soviet Union's economic decline and collapse?
Which 1980s conflict contributed to the Soviet Union's economic decline and collapse?
Afghanistan involvement
What unintended consequence arose from the 2003 Iraq invasion?
What unintended consequence arose from the 2003 Iraq invasion?
Rise of ISIS
Which sanctions eventually led to the 2015 nuclear deal?
Which sanctions eventually led to the 2015 nuclear deal?
Sanctions on Iran
What demonstrated the limits of economic power in a globalised economy?
What demonstrated the limits of economic power in a globalised economy?
US-China trade war effects