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World Politics - POLS 110 - Unit 4 Homework

The document discusses historical and contemporary structures of world politics, identifying multipolar and bipolar periods, with today's mixed system led by the U.S. It outlines factors influencing world politics, including system structures, relative power, and integration, as well as national/domestic and individual leadership factors. Additionally, it addresses Rational Decision Making theory, challenges to U.S. standing, and arguments for and against the notion of U.S. decline.

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World Politics - POLS 110 - Unit 4 Homework

The document discusses historical and contemporary structures of world politics, identifying multipolar and bipolar periods, with today's mixed system led by the U.S. It outlines factors influencing world politics, including system structures, relative power, and integration, as well as national/domestic and individual leadership factors. Additionally, it addresses Rational Decision Making theory, challenges to U.S. standing, and arguments for and against the notion of U.S. decline.

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​Give one example each of multipolar and bipolar periods in


world politics. Briefly describe today’s structure.

Multipolar: 1871-1945
Bipolar: 1947-1991 (Cold War)
Today’s: Mixed system, with America at the top, with the US
having the most military power, but becoming multipolar in
economics and politics.

2.​List three system factors that affect world politics. Give an


example of each.

1.​System structures
a.​ System structures changed a lot in history
b.​Bipolar structure during the US-Russia Cold War
2.​Relative power
a.​ The west used to have the most military power, but
modernization has changed such
b.​The rise of China
3.​Degree of integration
a.​ How integrated countries are with each other, went
from alliances and pacts to trade ties
b.​NATO alliance and trade+economic ties

3.​Briefly define sovereignty, nation and state. Give one example


where nations and states do not coincide

1.​Sovereignty- Every nation-state controls its own.


2.​Nation - people sharing a common history & culture.
3.​State - Territory with a population, border, and
government which has the power to control its authority
within its borders.

Example: Breakaway nations of Yugoslavia

4.​List three national/domestic factors that affect world politics.


Give three specific examples.

A.​Geography - The U.S. and Europe have many navigable


rivers and good ports, which makes it viable for trade and
imports via sea.
B.​Natural resources - Russia has lots of oil, gas and
minerals, which it traded a lot before the
Russian-Ukrainian war.
C.​Population - A bigger population can cause a bigger
workforce in the economy and more military.

5.​List three individual/leadership factors that affect world


politics. Give three specific examples

A.​Personalities - Jimmy Carter, he was brilliant in


negotiating between Israeli and Palestinian leaders to
reach Camp David agreements.
B.​Knowledge and Experience - Truman had only a small bit
of knowledge on foreign policy, but used common sense
and followed the advice from experienced officials.
C.​Physiological Factors - Donald Trump wanting to launch
missiles on Mexico just to destroy drug labs.
6.​Briefly outline Rational Decision Making theory and two
problems with it. What usually happens instead of rational
decisions?

1.​Define the problem


2.​Ranking & choosing goals
3.​Identifying alternative actions
4.​Choosing an alternative

Problem 1: People can disagree on what the problem is


Problem 2: People can disagree on ranking and choosing goals

7.​List three actions that diminished U.S. standing in the world.

A.​2003 Iraq war


B.​2008 crash
C.​The South China Sea, Poison Gas, Egypt and Libya

8.​Is the U.S. declining? Give two yes and two no arguments.

A.​Yes
-​ Government conflict
-​ Weak k-12 schools
B.​No
-​ Big military
-​ Good standing economy

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