International Affairs Entry Practice Exam

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• What is a 'sustainable development goal' (SDG)?
• Which of the following regions has a population exceeding 400 million?
• Which of the following is a key feature of a failed state?
• Which of the following best defines multilateral diplomacy?
• What role do Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play in international affairs?
• What significant event occurred in the 2000s related to foreign policy?
• Which country has the largest population among those listed?
• Which initiative was launched during the 2010s focused on infrastructure development?
• Which member state is known for not using the euro as its currency?
• What must the NSA acquire to intercept communications related to foreign intelligence?
• Which of the following nations is currently recognized as a communist nation?
• Which of the following is a main challenge to global governance?
• What two main elements did the original Bretton Woods system establish?
• How many non-permanent members of the UN Security Council do not have veto power?
• What is a 'UN Security Council resolution'?
• What are trade tariffs?
• Who was the Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan from 1982 to 1989?
• Which convention promotes and protects the rights of persons with disabilities?
• What is the focus of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance?
• Describe the function of the African Union (AU).
• The main objective of the Convention on the Rights of the Child is to protect what?
• What does a unipolar system signify in international relations?
• Which term refers to the use of military force in response to humanitarian crises and stabilization efforts?
• What does the term 'hard power' signify?
• What is an implication of a hegemonic state on international affairs?
• What percentage of world nominal GDP does the US represent?
• During which decade did the beginning of the Cold War occur?
• What is a primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
• What percentage of the US budget is spent on foreign aid?
• When was the United Nations founded?
• What is a defining feature of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)?
• How is 'constructivism' defined in international relations?
• What is the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
• What does the term 'asylum' refer to in international law?
• What was the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia?
• Approximately how many people live on less than $2 per day globally?
• Which institution proposes legislation, enforces laws, and manages policies and the budget in the EU?
• What type of policies are typically associated with the Washington Consensus?
• What aspect distinguishes the Beijing Consensus from the Washington Consensus?
• What principle underlies the operation of the UN Human Rights Council?
• What did the Treaty of Versailles lead to in terms of its impact on Germany?
• What is the main role of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
• How did the Bretton Woods system approach currency relationships?
• What does OPEC stand for?
• What is the concept of a "reservation" in the context of international treaties?
• Explain the significance of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
• Which term describes a state's ultimate authority over its territory?
• What major event happened in the 1990s involving South Africa?
• Which two free trade agreements does the United States participate in?
• What is a free trade agreement?
• How are 'cross-border issues' defined in international relations?
• Which institution audits the finances of the European Union?
• What is meant by the term 'hard power' in international relations?
• What is the approximate population of Germany?
• Which organization, alongside NATO, does the US participate in for collective security?
• Approximately how many years are projected for the planet to reach the next billion people?
• Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
• What principle underlies the concept of state sovereignty?
• How is 'hegemony' defined in international relationships?
• The concept of systematic analysis in international relations examines which of the following?
• What distinguishes national debt from a budget deficit?
• Which of the following best describes a multipolar system?
• What percentage of world exports does the United States account for?
• What does interdependence imply among countries?
• What organization provides humanitarian assistance and protection during armed conflict?
• What is the significance of the Geneva Conventions?
• Which agency must obtain a Title III warrant for domestic criminal investigations?
• Which of the following best defines an intergovernmental organization (IGO)?
• Which two countries are members of NATO but not of the EU?
• What is the primary goal of foreign policy?
• Which document laid the foundation for international human rights?
• How do communist regimes typically operate in terms of political power?
• What type of governance issues arise from state sovereignty?
• Define the term 'proxy war'.
• Which of the following nations is NOT one of the permanent members of the UNSC?
• What does 'soft power' refer to in international relations?
• What is an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO)?
• What defines 'refugees' in international relations?
• What does the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights primarily protect?
• What is meant by 'military intervention'?
• What is the core proposition of the democratic peace theory?
• Which country is NOT associated with a sub-replacement birth rate?
• How is 'realism' defined in international relations?
• Which approach to measuring GDP adds up expenditures on financial goods and services?
• What is the approximate amount of the US budget?
• What is the primary goal of microfinance programs?
• Which entities are classified as non-state actors in international relations?
• What is the definition of power in international relations?
• What institution of the EU is responsible for setting the EU's political direction?
• Which of the following was a reason for the League of Nations' failure?
• What significant historical lesson does the term 'Munich' represent?
• What defines the "Washington Consensus" in terms of international development strategies?
• What is a political regime?
• What is the main role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
• What is the definition of globalization?
• Why is the Beijing Consensus referred to as "neo-mercantilism"?
• Which combination of principles does the Washington Consensus advocate for?
• What does privatization refer to?
• What is the main goal of CEDAW?
• What is meant by hegemony in international relations?
• Which organization replaced GATT in 1995?
• What does the term 'realpolitik' refer to in the context of politics?
• For which achievement was Narges Mohammadi awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?
• Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?
• What is the main distinction between separatism and irredentism?
• What was one goal of the Climate Change Regime established by the UNFCCC?
• What characterizes a collective security treaty organization?
• Why is environmental diplomacy considered significant?
• What is the importance of economic interdependence?
• Who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 from the United States?
• Which of the following choices best describes 'collective security'?
• In what aspect does comparative advantage suggest countries should focus their production?
• What is the relationship between the balance of power and conflict?
• What does FDI stand for?
• What defines 'bilateral relations'?
• What does 'multilateralism' refer to in international relations?
• What is 'foreign aid'?
• Which of the following are primary organs of the United Nations?
• What is the process of nationalization?
• What is a key element in the critique of globalization by opponents?
• Which dimension does power in international relations NOT encompass?
• What is a key characteristic of 'power politics' in international relations?
• What does the First Geneva Convention primarily focus on?
• What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648?
• What does transnational organization refer to?
• What is a 'diplomatic crisis'?
• What type of government is characteristic of an authoritarian regime?
• Which convention is designed to safeguard children's rights?
• How is diplomacy best defined?
• What do critics of the Washington Consensus, such as the anti-globalization movement, argue?
• What was the main focus of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
• In which decade did the Camp David Accord take place?
• Which of the following countries has one of the highest poverty rates?
• What is meant by 'humanitarian intervention'?
• What is 'cybersecurity' in the context of international affairs?
• What does the term 'international security' encompass?
• What role does the International Court of Justice (ICJ) primarily serve?
• What does 'Peacebuilding' aim to achieve?
• What is the primary purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
• In international relations, what are sanctions?
• What does communism advocate for in terms of property and society?
• What is the primary function of the United Nations?
• Define 'human security'.
• What triggers the need for a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrant?
• Which instrument focuses on the rights of disabled individuals?
• Which of the following conflicts is an example of separatism?
• What characterizes a 'failed state'?
• Which U.S. president served from 1945 to 1953?
• Which of the following best describes international anarchy?
• What does 'statecraft' refer to?
• What is the approximate current population of the Earth?
• What is the primary difference between "signature" and "ratification" of a treaty?
• The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers provides protections for whom?
• What is microfinance primarily aimed at?
• What is the approximate amount of US national debt?
• What does national interest encompass?
• What percentage of US GDP do exports of goods and services represent?
• What role do non-governmental organizations (NGOs) typically play in international relations?
• In what areas does the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women aim to promote equality?
• Which level of analysis focuses on individual beliefs and actions in international relations?
• Which organization is an example of a nongovernmental organization (NGO)?
• What does international law govern?
• What is the objective of 'coercive diplomacy'?
• What is the approximate nominal GDP of Germany?
• Where is the headquarters of the European Commission located?
• What roles do international treaties play in global governance?
• What is the European Union (EU)?
• What significance do internal characteristics of states have in the state level of analysis?
• Which body is NOT one of the primary organs of the United Nations?
• How many permanent members are there in the UNSC?
• What does the term 'globalization' refer to?
• What role does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) play in the global economy?
• Which characteristic best describes the "Beijing Consensus"?
• What is the main function of the European Parliament?
• Which term refers to self-sufficiency in a country's economic policy?
• What kind of amendments do reserving states make when signing treaties?
• What was the League of Nations?
• What is a primary focus of the CIA compared to the FBI?
• What describes the purpose of peacekeeping missions?
• What percentage of the US budget is allocated to defense spending?
• What is the term used to describe a security arrangement where a group of nations agrees to respond collectively to threats against any member?
• What is the primary role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
• What does IAEA stand for?
• What is GDP an acronym for?
• Which of the following is an example of an international regime?
• What is the purpose of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination?
• What is the significance of the Paris Agreement?
• Which organization is a collective security treaty that the US participates in?
• What is the essence of international human rights as defined in foundational documents?
• What is the approximate population of the United States?
• What is the primary purpose of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
• What is a sovereign wealth fund?
• What does the Convention Against Torture aim to prevent?
• What are 'international trade agreements'?
• What was a significant change to currency management following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in the 1970s?
• Which covenant focuses on the rights to work, education, and health?
• What is the 'balance of power' theory?
• How is the poverty rate typically defined?
• Which economic theory advocates for specialization in trade?
• Which organization was created to manage international public health issues?
• What is the approximate share of world imports accounted for by the United States?
• What was the main goal of the Belt and Road Initiative?