15 MCQ on Political theory in a Globalising world with answers

15 MCQ on Political theory in a Globalising world with answers

1. How does globalization impact state sovereignty?

   a) Strengthens state sovereignty

   b) Diminishes state sovereignty

   c) Has no effect on state sovereignty

   d) Redefines state sovereignty

   Answer: b) Diminishes state sovereignty

2. Which political theory emphasizes the importance of transnational governance structures in a globalized world?

   a) Realism

   b) Liberalism

   c) Cosmopolitanism

   d) Marxism

   Answer: c) Cosmopolitanism

3. According to cosmopolitan political theory, individuals have moral obligations to:

   a) Their nation-state only

   b) Their local community only

   c) All human beings regardless of nationality

   d) Their ethnic group only

   Answer: c) All human beings regardless of nationality

4. Neoliberalism in the context of globalization advocates for:

   a) Increased state intervention in the economy

   b) Protectionist trade policies

   c) Deregulation and free market principles

   d) Socialist economic policies

   Answer: c) Deregulation and free market principles

5. How does globalization affect cultural identity according to some political theories?

   a) Strengthens cultural identity

   b) Erases cultural identity

   c) Has no impact on cultural identity

   d) Redefines cultural identity

   Answer: d) Redefines cultural identity

6. Which political theory critiques the homogenizing effects of globalization on culture?

   a) Liberalism

   b) Cultural relativism

   c) Postcolonialism

   d) Marxism

   Answer: c) Postcolonialism

7. Global justice theories argue for:

   a) National self-interest

   b) Redistributive justice on a global scale

   c) Isolationist policies

   d) Cultural assimilation

   Answer: b) Redistributive justice on a global scale

8. How does globalization impact the distribution of wealth and power?

   a) Reduces inequalities

   b) Exacerbates inequalities

   c) Maintains existing inequalities

   d) Has no impact on inequalities

   Answer: b) Exacerbates inequalities

9. Which political theory emphasizes the importance of international institutions in managing global issues?

   a) Realism

   b) Constructivism

   c) Institutionalism

   d) Marxism

   Answer: c) Institutionalism

10. According to realist political theory, what is the primary actor in international relations?

    a) States

    b) Non-governmental organizations

    c) International institutions

    d) Individuals

    Answer: a) States

11. Which political theory criticizes globalization for perpetuating Western dominance and exploitation?

    a) Postcolonialism

    b) Neorealism

    c) Liberalism

    d) Environmentalism

    Answer: a) Postcolonialism

12. According to Marxist political theory, globalization primarily serves the interests of:

    a) Proletariat

    b) Bourgeoisie

    c) Peasantry

    d) Intelligentsia

    Answer: b) Bourgeoisie

13. What is the main criticism of globalization from an environmentalist perspective?

    a) It accelerates economic growth

    b) It promotes cultural diversity

    c) It exacerbates environmental degradation

    d) It fosters social cohesion

    Answer: c) It exacerbates environmental degradation

14. Which political theory advocates for the empowerment of global civil society in response to globalization?

    a) Constructivism

    b) Feminism

    c) Anarchism

    d) Cosmopolitanism

    Answer: d) Cosmopolitanism

15. How does globalization impact the nature of citizenship according to some political theories?

    a) Reduces the importance of citizenship

    b) Strengthens the importance of citizenship

    c) Redefines the concept of citizenship

    d) Eliminates the concept of citizenship

    Answer: c) Redefines the concept of citizenship