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POLI 105 EXAM 1 VCU EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (50)
Degeneration Adding variables to a theory to try to
extend its explanatory coverage is
generally considered to weaken a
theory.
Parsimony IR Theories seek to explain as much as
possible with a single variable, making
a theory stronger.
Sovereignty All states are defined by their political
and territorial integrity. This concept
guides the international system.
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Theory V. Policy Joseph Lepgold notes that there is a
Debate solution to which potential problem in
studying international relations
Dependent Variable In the simple statistic statement X -> Y, the
outcome of the variable Y
International Anarchy The absence of any controlling authority over
the nation
Constructivism Argues against the possibility of generalized
explanations in world politics
Ideas all the way down Discussing constructivism, we noted that the
major critique of this theory
Liberal theory suggest that states need to
Collective Action cooperate to solve real problems that
Problem cross and that effect all states without
any one state being able to provide
the
solution on their own
Alexander Hamilton Authors' works are not interpreted to be in the
liberal tradition
Ontological Kind of fundamental difference between rational
and constructivist theories
An increase of security to one state,
Security Dilemma which increases the insecurity of another
state. The other state balances the
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POLI 105 EXAM 1 VCU EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (50)
Degeneration Adding variables to a theory to try to
extend its explanatory coverage is
generally considered to weaken a
theory.
Parsimony IR Theories seek to explain as much as
possible with a single variable, making
a theory stronger.
Sovereignty All states are defined by their political
and territorial integrity. This concept
guides the international system.
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, 7/13/25, 6:47
PM
Theory V. Policy Joseph Lepgold notes that there is a
Debate solution to which potential problem in
studying international relations
Dependent Variable In the simple statistic statement X -> Y, the
outcome of the variable Y
International Anarchy The absence of any controlling authority over
the nation
Constructivism Argues against the possibility of generalized
explanations in world politics
Ideas all the way down Discussing constructivism, we noted that the
major critique of this theory
Liberal theory suggest that states need to
Collective Action cooperate to solve real problems that
Problem cross and that effect all states without
any one state being able to provide
the
solution on their own
Alexander Hamilton Authors' works are not interpreted to be in the
liberal tradition
Ontological Kind of fundamental difference between rational
and constructivist theories
An increase of security to one state,
Security Dilemma which increases the insecurity of another
state. The other state balances the
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