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IB Global Politics Paper 2 Exam And Answers Already Passed
Question 1: What is Realism in the context of international
relations?
CORRECT ANSWER : Attempts to explain the world as it is in
reality - rather than describing the world as we would like it to be. This means that realism can sometimes be seen as ignoring the moral or ethical implications of a particular event such as a territorial conflict.
Question 2: How does Liberalism view the world in
international relations?
CORRECT ANSWER : Focuses on the way in which we live in
a world characterised by interdependence between states, see us as living in an era characterised by great change occurring at a rapid pace.
Question 3: What are the principles of Just War Theory?
CORRECT ANSWER : Describes when it is okay to wage war
- Just cause
- Injustice suffered by one party must be worse than the other
- Only duly constituted public authorities may wage war
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- Right intention (not for material gain)
- Probability of success
- Last resort
- Proportionality
Question 4: What does Galtung's Conflict Triangle describe?
CORRECT ANSWER : Describes how underlying conflicts
contribute to violence
- Behaviors, attitudes, and contradictions
- Conflict and violence
Question 5: What is an inter-state conflict?
CORRECT ANSWER : conflict between two or more actors
Question 6: What is an intra-state conflict?
CORRECT ANSWER: conflict within one actor
Question 7: What is an ideological conflict?
CORRECT ANSWER : a disagreement caused by differing
beliefs
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Question 8: What is an insurgency?
CORRECT ANSWER : a revolt or uprising
Question 9: What is terrorism?
CORRECT ANSWER : the unlawful use of
violence/intimidation for political gains
Question 10: What is structural violence?
CORRECT ANSWER : the use of a social structure to harm
people
Question 11: What is nuclear proliferation?
CORRECT ANSWER : the spread of nuclear weapons
Question 12: What is nuclear deterrence?
CORRECT ANSWER : the use of nuclear weapons to deter
attacks
Question 13: What is collective security?
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CORRECT ANSWER : the cooperation of multiple actors to
strengthen each actor's security
Question 14: What is Jus ad bellum?
CORRECT ANSWER : law which justifies the transition from
peace to armed force
Question 15: What is Jus in bello?
CORRECT ANSWER : law which governs the way warfare is
conducted
Question 16: What is positive peace?
CORRECT ANSWER : the complete restoration of political
relationships and the creation of lasting social systems