Philippine Archipelago and State Sovereignty Quiz

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What is the Principle of Nuclear Deterrence?

The principle that nuclear weapons should be used to deter conventional attacks. (correct)
The principle that nuclear weapons should be used to ensure the mutual destruction of all adversaries.
The principle that nuclear weapons should be used to maintain a balance of power between rival states.
The principle that nuclear weapons should be used to provoke conflicts and escalate crises.

What is the Principle of Disarmament in relation to nuclear weapons?

The principle that nuclear-armed states should maintain their current nuclear stockpiles indefinitely.
The principle that all nuclear-armed states should work towards the complete elimination of their nuclear arsenals. (correct)
The principle that nuclear-armed states should be allowed to transfer nuclear weapons to other states.
The principle that nuclear-armed states should be allowed to develop new nuclear weapons technologies.

What is the key difference between Horizontal and Vertical Proliferation of nuclear weapons?

Horizontal proliferation involves the sharing of nuclear technology between states, while vertical proliferation involves the development of nuclear weapons within a single state.
Horizontal proliferation involves the spread of nuclear weapons to new states, while vertical proliferation involves a single state increasing its own nuclear arsenal. (correct)
Horizontal proliferation involves the development of new types of nuclear weapons, while vertical proliferation involves the transfer of existing nuclear weapons to other states.
Horizontal proliferation involves the use of nuclear weapons in warfare, while vertical proliferation involves the stockpiling of nuclear weapons for deterrence purposes.

Which of the following is NOT one of the International Legal Principles related to nuclear weapons mentioned in the text?

Principle of Nuclear Brinkmanship (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Nuclear Optimists and Nuclear Pessimists?

Nuclear Optimists believe that nuclear weapons deter war, while Nuclear Pessimists believe that nuclear weapons increase the risk of war. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is correct?

The NPT is a customary international law, despite not having an ICJ decision, because more and more states have become signatories. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the Philippines' territory?

Outer space (B) Signup and view all the answers

The text provides examples of non-state actors that pose security threats to states. Which of the following is NOT given as an example?

Foreign military forces (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a non-state actor security issue that is asymmetric in relation to a state?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A state can be against any potential threat, including non-state actors. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the 'Conundrum of Non-State Actors Vis-à-vis Nuclear Weapons' referring to?

The potential for nuclear terrorism by non-state actors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a concern for the proliferation of nuclear weapons?

The potential for nuclear weapons to be used as a deterrent against aggression (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following is NOT an example of a non-state actor mentioned in the text?

Foreign governments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'vertical proliferation' of nuclear weapons?

The increase in the number of nuclear weapons within a country (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the nuclear optimists' argument presented in the text, what is the reason why even irrational or authoritarian leaders would behave rationally with nuclear weapons?

The desire to maintain power and control over their state (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nuclear deterrence and defense?

Nuclear deterrence is the threat of retaliation, while defense is the ability to resist an attack (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'second-strike retaliatory capability' in the context of nuclear deterrence?

The ability to retaliate after being struck by a nuclear attack (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the example provided in the text, what is the significance of the Tsar Bomba?

It was the most powerful nuclear weapon ever invented and exploded (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary argument proposed by Nuclear Pessimists regarding Second-Strike capability?

Some states lack the technical expertise to retaliate after a nuclear attack. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the relationship between nuclear weapons and missiles?

Missiles are used to launch and deliver nuclear warheads. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Second-Strike capability in the context of Nuclear Deterrence?

It allows a state to retaliate after being attacked with nuclear weapons. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of Nuclear Deterrence according to the passage?

It assumes that armed conflicts can be avoided if the attacked state can retaliate. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What historical examples are provided in the passage to illustrate the delivery of nuclear weapons?

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of a missile in the context of nuclear weapons?

To launch and deliver the nuclear warhead to its target. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the Space Race during the Cold War?

To develop long-range missile capabilities for nuclear warheads (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a significant advancement in modern missile technology?

Both A and B (D) Signup and view all the answers

What technology plays a crucial role in enabling Precision-Guided Missiles (PGMs) to hit their intended targets with precision?

Global Positioning System (GPS) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country, mentioned in the text, is currently causing global concerns due to its missile and nuclear weapons development?

North Korea (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main threats that arose from the development of missiles and nuclear weapons?

Nuclear Weapons Development and Missile Development (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the development of missile technology?

Missile technology has evolved to enable more precise targeting capabilities (C) Signup and view all the answers