Category: Political Science MCQs

In neo-realism, which factor is treated as the strongest force shaping state behavior in world politics A International system structure

In IR theory, which approach strongly stresses “gender” as an important lens to understand power and security issues? A Realist

In realist thinking, what is the main cause of conflict in the international system? A Too much culture B Excessive

In IR, the approach that studies world politics through class, capitalism, and exploitation is called what? A Realist approach B

International Relations mainly studies interactions between which actors in world politics? A Rivers and mountains B Local village councils C

In Linz’s argument, the “perils of presidentialism” are mainly linked to A Flexible term change B Weak party discipline C

In comparative politics, “constitutionalism” mainly stresses that government power must be A Unlimited for stability B Limited by law C

A “semi-presidential” system is best described as having A Only prime minister B Only president rules C President and PM

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch usually acts mainly as A Symbolic head of state B Supreme law-maker C Chief

In comparative politics, which term best describes rule by one person without constitutional limits A Parliamentary government B Constitutional monarchy