plsc 102 midterm exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Make the argument that Russia is being demonized for pursuing its national interests - Correct
answers✔Russia is being demonized for taking action in Ukraine, but Russian individuals in
Ukraine face great threat from the actions of Ukraine, Russia is being demonized simply for
getting involved in something that threatens its people, Russia's access rightful access to the
Black Sea would also be compromised, and thus decided to take action in Crimea not out of
anger but out of their right to access to the Black Sea, Russia is being shown in a negative light,
simply for working for the well-being and rights of its citizens, Russians are being demonized for
their actions, but after the ceasefire, no effort was made to discuss or settle the situation, thus
Russia had to move forward in what way they thought was the best possible, NATO claims not to
force individuals into a partnership, but over the years NATO has continuously expanded its
borders closer to Russia, despite the fact NATO claims to have good intentions, Russia has
continuously made effort to speak about the expansion of power amongst NATO, yet Russia is
made to be hostile as it continues to speak to NATO about the situation, to which they refuse,
Russia is demonized for acting in its self-interest, but NATO itself is acting in self-interest
against much of what Russia wants, despite the fact NATO claims to be open to negotiation,
Yes: Putin
Russia's most important military base is in Crimea (Black Sea does not freeze over winter,
important naval base)
52% of people that inhabit Crimea are Russian, vs 24% that are Ukrainian
Ukraine changed mind about joining EU, Russia does not want EU near their borders
No: NATO
Background: Crimean peninsula was a part of Russia until 1954. When SU fell, Ukraine
separated and Crimea became a part of Ukraine
Human nature can sometimes be characterized as being either "good" or "evil." Discuss the
problems inherent in utilizing concepts of good and evil in the practical world of international
, relations. Why is it important to discuss good and evil in the world today? - Correct
answers✔Extremely close-minded view, both have their faults
If one believes all are good, they are being naive
If one believes man is inherently evil, he denies all good present
In seeing the world in such a black and white manner, man decides one can only be one of two
ways
Depending on if human nature is characterized as "good" or "evil"
The word evil is thrown around in international relations to scare people, to convince the public
that someone or some state is bad. By using language like this, politicians are trying to sell
something, to get the public to think in a certain way. They do this because they want the masses
on their side and to be afraid of the other side because it makes it easier to get people to agree on
things like going to war or making tariffs.
Good
The issue with things, states, or people being "good" or "evil" is that everything is subjective
why did the vietnam war and the OPEC oil crisis move theorists away from realism and toward
liberalism? - Correct answers✔Liberalism addressed many of the problems that realism was not
solving. For example, OPEC crises and Vietnam proved that exerting force wasn't the best course
of action; nuke Vietnam or the Middle East and you'll lose all of your allies. MAYBE
cooperation was best.
Scientists and economists (among others) talk about the "externalities" of pollution. What is
meant by "externalities"? - Correct answers✔An externality is an unintended consequence or
cost that may affect someone or something who had no part in the original action. An example
would be car pollution, which can affect the health of vulnerable groups. Car pollution occurs so
that cars can run on their fuel (gas), but cars do not intend to hurt pedestrians' health.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Make the argument that Russia is being demonized for pursuing its national interests - Correct
answers✔Russia is being demonized for taking action in Ukraine, but Russian individuals in
Ukraine face great threat from the actions of Ukraine, Russia is being demonized simply for
getting involved in something that threatens its people, Russia's access rightful access to the
Black Sea would also be compromised, and thus decided to take action in Crimea not out of
anger but out of their right to access to the Black Sea, Russia is being shown in a negative light,
simply for working for the well-being and rights of its citizens, Russians are being demonized for
their actions, but after the ceasefire, no effort was made to discuss or settle the situation, thus
Russia had to move forward in what way they thought was the best possible, NATO claims not to
force individuals into a partnership, but over the years NATO has continuously expanded its
borders closer to Russia, despite the fact NATO claims to have good intentions, Russia has
continuously made effort to speak about the expansion of power amongst NATO, yet Russia is
made to be hostile as it continues to speak to NATO about the situation, to which they refuse,
Russia is demonized for acting in its self-interest, but NATO itself is acting in self-interest
against much of what Russia wants, despite the fact NATO claims to be open to negotiation,
Yes: Putin
Russia's most important military base is in Crimea (Black Sea does not freeze over winter,
important naval base)
52% of people that inhabit Crimea are Russian, vs 24% that are Ukrainian
Ukraine changed mind about joining EU, Russia does not want EU near their borders
No: NATO
Background: Crimean peninsula was a part of Russia until 1954. When SU fell, Ukraine
separated and Crimea became a part of Ukraine
Human nature can sometimes be characterized as being either "good" or "evil." Discuss the
problems inherent in utilizing concepts of good and evil in the practical world of international
, relations. Why is it important to discuss good and evil in the world today? - Correct
answers✔Extremely close-minded view, both have their faults
If one believes all are good, they are being naive
If one believes man is inherently evil, he denies all good present
In seeing the world in such a black and white manner, man decides one can only be one of two
ways
Depending on if human nature is characterized as "good" or "evil"
The word evil is thrown around in international relations to scare people, to convince the public
that someone or some state is bad. By using language like this, politicians are trying to sell
something, to get the public to think in a certain way. They do this because they want the masses
on their side and to be afraid of the other side because it makes it easier to get people to agree on
things like going to war or making tariffs.
Good
The issue with things, states, or people being "good" or "evil" is that everything is subjective
why did the vietnam war and the OPEC oil crisis move theorists away from realism and toward
liberalism? - Correct answers✔Liberalism addressed many of the problems that realism was not
solving. For example, OPEC crises and Vietnam proved that exerting force wasn't the best course
of action; nuke Vietnam or the Middle East and you'll lose all of your allies. MAYBE
cooperation was best.
Scientists and economists (among others) talk about the "externalities" of pollution. What is
meant by "externalities"? - Correct answers✔An externality is an unintended consequence or
cost that may affect someone or something who had no part in the original action. An example
would be car pollution, which can affect the health of vulnerable groups. Car pollution occurs so
that cars can run on their fuel (gas), but cars do not intend to hurt pedestrians' health.
