Practice Hard Power - 4.1.2.1 | Unit 4: Power, Sovereignty, and International Relations | IB Board Grade 12 – Individuals and Societies
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4.1.2.1 - Hard Power

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is hard power?

💡 Hint: Think about military force and economic sanctions.

Question 2

Easy

Name a type of soft power.

💡 Hint: Consider a country's cultural exports.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a primary characteristic of hard power?

  • Cultural influence
  • Coercive force
  • Diplomatic negotiations

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of hard power.

Question 2

True or False: Hard power is primarily effective for obtaining long-term international cooperation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about its coercive nature.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how a state might use a combination of hard and soft power in a diplomatic conflict.

💡 Hint: Consider historical examples of states using both strategies.

Question 2

Analyze the risks associated with an over-reliance on hard power in foreign policy.

💡 Hint: Think about historical events like the Iraq War or Vietnam.

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