Political Science: International Relations

What is the principle that states have supreme and independent authority over their own territory and domestic affairs?

Sovereignty

Who is the primary actor in the international system according to the Realist school of thought?

The Nation-State

How many permanent members (P5) sit on the United Nations Security Council?

Five

What does the acronym NATO stand for?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

What term describes the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies, cultures, and populations?

Globalization

Which ancient Greek historian is often cited as the first 'realist' for his account of the Peloponnesian War?

Thucydides

What theory suggests that democracies are hesitant to engage in armed conflict with other identified democracies?

Democratic Peace Theory

Which IR theory emphasizes the role of ideas, identities, and social norms in shaping international outcomes?

Constructivism

What concept describes a situation where one state's efforts to increase its security causes other states to feel less secure, leading to an arms race?

Security Dilemma

Which two major financial institutions were created at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference to manage the post-war economy?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank