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International Political System: The State and the System of States

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What term is used to describe the interaction between states in international politics?

Jungle of states
Society of states (correct)
Anarchy society
International community

In the context of the text, what does the term 'system' specifically refer to?

A group of isolated states
A pattern of repeated interaction between components (correct)
An individual state's governing structure
A chaotic mix of competing states

How does the text suggest that behavior of the components in a system is shaped?

Through external interventions
Through random interactions
Through individual isolation
Through repeated patterns of interaction (correct)

How can one view the international political system?

As a system with ordered interactions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the terms used in the literature to describe state interactions?

Prejudice levels towards states (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text differentiate between the term 'state' and 'system' in international politics?

'State' considers isolated entities, while 'system' involves interactions between components. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the fundamental differences between the national political system and the international political system?

Absence of effective supreme authority in the national political system (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are the characteristics of power and consensus important for resolving conflicts according to the text?

To uphold acceptable rules and regulations within a state (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the international political system from national politics according to the text?

Dependence on external justice in the international political system (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest that national politics can resemble international politics?

During times of civil wars when states are in chaos (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it noted that even during wars, there can be peaceful cooperation in sections of the international political system?

Because of constraints on the interrelationship between states (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key focuses of international politics as discussed in the text?

Studying the differences between national and international politics (D) Signup and view all the answers

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