POLI 2306

Quiz #3
This is an “open book” quiz. All of the answers pertain to the assigned reading chapter for this
week.

Answer each statement as True or False. Then, save this document and submit it for grading
using the drop-box on our course website.

Each question is worth 0.5 Points. Quiz Total = 4 points

This is due by Sunday night at midnight. A late penalty will be applied to any quizzes submitted
after that point.

True
or
False
Theories are sets of propositions that prove the existence of particular relationships F
between variables.

There are different realist arguments, some of which offer very different prescriptions T
for appropriate foreign policy.

Despite their many differences, both realism and liberalism view people as rational T
actors.

Complex interdependence refers to a situation where there are multiple channels of T

communication between governments and corporations across state borders.

Constructivists like Alexander Wendt argue that knowing the distribution of material F
capabilities in the international system is enough to predict whether two states will be
friends or foes.

Constructivists believe that identities can change as a result of cooperative behavior T

and learning.

Radical theorists emphasize the fact that the meanings of objects and concepts are T
constructed through social interaction.

Dependency theorists believe that less developed countries will rise quickly now that F
colonialism has ended.

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