Briefly identify the elements of system-level explanations of the causes of warfare.

What will be an ideal response?


Systemic explanations focus on broad patterns in the interactions among the players of world politics, and emphasis is placed on the impact of the structural characteristics of the international system itself on such matters as the frequency and likelihood of conflict. Such characteristics include anarchy, the distribution of power, interdependence, and others.

Political Science

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The term "Government" (with a capitalized "G") refers to the prime minister and cabinet

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

The State of the Union address is __________

A)delivered to the US Senate B)given once every two years C)mandated by the Constitution D)aimed at the members of the cabinet

Political Science

Which of these categories of human rights abuse is not covered in a specific UN legal human rights instrument?

Racism Sexism Discrimination against the disabled Homophobia

Political Science

What is the main difference between the former General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the current World Trade Organization (WTO)?

a. GATT focused on diffuse reciprocity while the WTO focuses on specific reciprocity. b. GATT was limited to trade talks while the WTO is also concerned with human rights. c. GATT excluded underdeveloped nations while the WTO includes every nation on Earth. d. GATT was a form of treaty-based cooperation while the WTO is a permanent institution.

Political Science