15.  Which of these is NOT true?   A.  Dependency theory blames Global South underdevelopment primarily on colonialism neo-colonialism and unequal exchange between the North and the South B.  Walter Rostow was a proponent of the world system theory C.  The Gap theory blames Global South underdevelopment on missing factors of production D.  A customs union is the most advanced level of economic integration and cooperation that can be forged among sovereign countries E.  B and D

21.  Concerning multinational corporations (MNCs), which of these is true?  A.  MNCs operate in only one country at a time B. Coca-Cola is not an MNC C. MNCs have host countries D.  MNCs have no home country E.  MNCs are banned in America

13.  Of the following, which is the newest instrument in America’s “toolbox” for the conduct of foreign policy?  A.  Economic pressure B.  Cyberforce C.  Gunboat diplomacy D.  Military force E.  Foreign aid

7.  Which of these is NOT true of Global South countries generally speaking?   A.  They tend to have a low gross domestic product per capita B.  They tend to have high birthrate C.  They tend to suffer high infant mortality D.  They were exploited as colonies by Global North countries E.  They tend to have highly democratic forms of government

10.  Which of these was NOT part of the structural change in the global political system in the aftermath of the Cold War? A.  The creation of a sovereign Palestinian state recognized by the United Nations B.  The collapse of the Warsaw Pact Alliance C.  The collapse of the Soviet Union D.  The Creation of Russia-led Commonwealth of Independent States E.  The Eastward expansion and enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

8.  Which of these is involved when in order to explain United States re-entry into the Paris Climate Accord, the analysis focuses on Biden’s worldview that seems to favor internationalism A.  State level of analysis B.  Global level of analysis C.  Individual level of analysis D.  Societal variable E.  None of the above

6.  Which of these is NOT usually an idea that the Liberal paradigm will propose for attainment of world peace?  A. Creation of alliances and balance of power politics B. Promotion of free trade among nations C. Resolution of disputes through international law D. Disarmament E. Collective security

7.  Which of these is true of Constructivism?  A.  As a paradigm in World Politics, it is more recent than Realism and Liberalism  B.  Alexander Wendt is generally regarded as the intellectual father of social constructivism C.  It asserts that world politics is driven by subjective views of public opinion moulders D.  It asserts that shared elite image of political realities leads to norms in world politics E.  All of the above

3.  Which of these is NOT usually regarded as a Realist political thinker? A.  Thomas Hobbes B.  Reinhold Niebuhr C.  Machiavelli D.  Jean Jacques Rousseau E.  Thucydides  

20.  It is the responsibility of the student to know the due dates of the tests, exams, quizzes, etc.  A.   True   B.    False