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What is one way power is viewed from a functional perspective in the international system?

As a form of hard power only

As a promoter of peaceful order (correct)

As a tool used by NGOs only

As the sole attribute of the state

How has the nature of power changed with globalization?

It has reduced the influence of non-state actors

It has challenged traditional power holders like the UN (correct)

It has increased the dominance of military power

It has eliminated the need for negotiation and culture

What was a characteristic of the bipolar system that emerged after WWII?

There were multiple powers dominating the system

One state held no influence over others

US and Soviet Union dominated the system (correct)

US and China were the two main powers

Which statement is true about soft power as compared to hard power?

Soft power involves propaganda and culture Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways in which power can be exerted in the international system?

Through persuasion, influence, sanctions, threat of force, and actual force Signup and view all the answers

Why might weaker states suffer in the international system?

Due to their lack of power compared to stronger states Signup and view all the answers

What defined the system prior to WWI as balanced?

The presence of five powerful states Signup and view all the answers

What were the reasons for the emergence of a bipolar system?

Nuclear weapons, ideological divide, and countries gravitating towards one of the poles Signup and view all the answers

How did less powerful countries leverage the two superpowers during the bipolar system?

By playing them off against each other Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the new forms of conflict from traditional interstate conflicts?

They do not adhere to traditional norms Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in interstate conflict incidents since the end of the cold war?

A dramatic decrease Signup and view all the answers

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