Idealism vs. Realism
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- Q1Based on doing whatever is necessary and best for one’s own country. Places national interests and security above ideology, ethics and morality.IdealismRealism30s
- Q2Based on doing the right thing and setting a moral example for the rest of the world. Reflects the ethical, moral and philosophical values of the United States.RealismIdealism30s
- Q3Assumes that opposing national interests will result in competition and conflict between states as shown throughout history.IdealismRealism30s
- Q4Based on the belief that nations can learn to cooperate and live together in peace.RealismIdealism30s
- Q5Argues that America’s foreign policies should promote freedom and democracy overseas. Represents an exceptional, liberal democracy that should be the envy of the world and a model for further development.RealismLiberal IdealismConservative Idealism30s
- Q6Supports stopping genocides, even when America’s vital interests are not at stake.RealismConservative IdealismLiberal Idealism30s
- Q7Supports alliances with friendly dictatorships that share our interests.IdealismMrs. DardeshiRealism30s
- Q8Stresses the need to deal with all powerful states regardless of their type of government or their behavior.IdealismRealism30s
- Q9Emphasizes the importance of international laws, treaties, and international institutions in controlling the behavior of states.Conservative IdealismLiberal IdealismRealism30s
- Q10Argues that states will always act in their own self-interestIdealismRealism30s
- Q11Which foreign policy approach would agree with the cartoonist?RealismIdealism30s
