Power
Case Studies
International Relations
100

Which type of power does not exist in international relations?
A) Absolute power
B) Hard power
C) Smart power
D) Soft power

A)

100

Of the 30 human rights, how many rights are internationally recognized as basic human rights?

All 30 of them.

100

What is the largest intergovernmental organization in the world?

The UN

200

Which type of power is based on persuasion, culture, and ideology rather than force?
A) Absolute power
B) Hard power
C) Smart power
D) Soft power

C)

200

In which court was the former president of the Philippines brought forth to?

Former president Rodrigo R. Duterte was brought to the ICC on the 21st of March, 2024

200

List at least 3 of the 5 permanent UN Security Council members

China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States

300

What does hard power usually involve?
A) Diplomacy and cooperation
B) Effective use of resources
C) Promotion of political ideas through memes
D) Military force and economic pressure

D)

300

True or False: The WTO is responsible for investing into development projects.

False, that would be the IMF

300

Best definition of Interdependence in the context of global politics:

A. The mutual reliance of nations, organizations, and other stakeholders on each other for stability, security, resources, and more.


 B. The dependence of individuals and non-governmental organizations on each other.


C. The state of a nation, organization, individual, etc. being independent and self-sufficient.

A.

400

Which of the following is not an example of exercising soft power?
A) A country investing in another country
B) A country promoting its culture
C) A country imposing economic sanctions
D) A country hosting sport events

C)

400

Does commending nations, such as the Arab League’s commendation of Libya in 2024, reinforce a state's external sovereignty?

Yes

400

Name 3 intergovernmental organizations (regional or global) other than the UN and briefly summarize their purpose.

IMF, WTO, WHO, EU, AU, etc.

500

Which theory of international relations emphasizes power as the central factor in global politics?
A) Liberalism
B) Realism
C) Relativism
D) Socialism

B)

500

What forms of sovereignty, if any, are violated when foreign military forces position themselves in a state, such as was in Yugoslavia during NATO bombings from March 24th to Jun 10th 1999?

A. External

B. Internal

C. Both External and Internal

C. Both external and internal

500

Which of the following is a violation of internal sovereignty?

A. Invading another country

B. Not recognizing a country as a sovereign state

C. Refusing to trade with another country

A.