Categorizing Power in Political Science
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Who is considered the 'father' of 'political geography'?

  • Johan Rudolf Kjellén
  • Johan Rudolf Kjellén
  • Johan Rudolf Kjellén
  • Friedrich Ratzel (correct)

What concept is Friedrich Ratzel known for inventing?

  • Cultural geopolitics
  • Empire science
  • Territory morality
  • Biological living space (correct)

How does Friedrich Ratzel view nations according to geopolitics?

  • As social organizations
  • As living organisms (correct)
  • As cultural artifacts
  • As political entities only

What is the primary focus of Friedrich Ratzel's work in geopolitics?

<p>State construction and borders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original aim of geopolitics according to Johan Rudolf Kjellén?

<p>To analyze the State as a geographical organism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Halford Mackinder, which region corresponds to the 'Heartland' in his theory of global power dynamics?

<p>Central Europe to Western Siberia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Friedrich Ratzel and Rudolf Kjellén relate state politics to geographic data?

<p>By analyzing the impact of geographical factors on politics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of Harold John Mackinder's communication that introduced the concept of the 'Geographical Pivot of History'?

<p>The Geographical Pivot of History (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Halford Mackinder, what role do physical configurations and locations play in the evolution of power balance among nations?

<p>They are decisive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the American naval strategist and historian who emphasized the importance of 'mastery of the seas' in global trade?

<p>Alfred Tayer Mahan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which regions did Mackinder contrast with the 'Heartland' in his theory of global power dynamics?

<p>Americas to sub-Saharan Africa, then to Australia and South-East Asia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Alfred Tayer Mahan believe about the use of force in interstate relations?

<p>'Mastery of the seas' justifies the use of force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives B's behavior in the case of authority according to the text?

<p>Obligation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of power is based on economic capabilities or diplomatic and military capabilities?

<p>Hard power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Joseph Nye define power in the text?

<p>Ability to get desired outcomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hard power involve in international political relations?

<p>Coercive approach with military and economic means (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Joseph Nye describe Hard Power?

<p>The ability to make others follow your will through economic and military means (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of how states can apply Hard Power?

<p>Using coercive diplomacy and military interventions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major dimensions of everyday life that globalisation infuses?

<p>Economics, politics, culture, ideology, environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the forms of globalization mentioned?

<p>Economical globalization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does globalization involve?

<p>Intensification and acceleration of social exchanges and activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the impact of globalization?

<p>Generation of transcontinental or interregional flows and networks of activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT involved in the transformation due to globalization?

<p>Height (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does globalization affect the spatial organization of social relations and transactions?

<p>Transformation in terms of extensity, intensity, velocity, and impact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Joseph Nye, what are the three main sources of soft power?

<p>Culture, political values, public policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Joseph Nye define soft power?

<p>The capacity to attract and emulate that a country can benefit from (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of soft power, what does 'culture' refer to?

<p>Cultural values, traditions, and practices of a nation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes soft power from hard power?

<p>Soft power uses non-violent means like culture and persuasion, while hard power uses military force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Joseph Nye suggest is the role of culture in the concept of soft power?

<p>Culture is a powerful lever of soft power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Joseph Nye describe the exercise of soft power?

<p>Using unconventional, non-violent means like rhetoric and discourse to shape others' preferences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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