Divisions between realism and liberalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How did Thomas Hobbes describe life in the 'state of nature'?
How did Thomas Hobbes describe life in the 'state of nature'?
Nasty, brutish, and short
What type of system is the international order according to realists?
What type of system is the international order according to realists?
Anarchic with no overarching authority
What is a 'zero-sum game' in realist thinking?
What is a 'zero-sum game' in realist thinking?
One state's gain is another's loss
What is the 'security dilemma'?
What is the 'security dilemma'?
Actions to increase security make others less secure
Which institutions exemplify the Bretton Woods system mentioned by realists?
Which institutions exemplify the Bretton Woods system mentioned by realists?
IMF and World Bank
What is the 'democratic peace theory'?
What is the 'democratic peace theory'?
Democracies are less likely to war with each other
How does economic interdependence affect conflict according to liberals?
How does economic interdependence affect conflict according to liberals?
It increases the cost of conflict
Whose theory is 'complex interdependence'?
Whose theory is 'complex interdependence'?
Joseph Nye
What three elements comprise the 'Kantian triangle'?
What three elements comprise the 'Kantian triangle'?
Democracy, interdependence, institutions
What role do international institutions play according to liberals?
What role do international institutions play according to liberals?
They mediate disputes and enforce law
How do liberals view globalisation?
How do liberals view globalisation?
As a force for peace
Which examples challenge the liberal vision of spreading democracy?
Which examples challenge the liberal vision of spreading democracy?
Iraq and Afghanistan