Why, according to Mearsheimer, will a state never be satisfied in terms of power until it achieves hegemony?
a. A state cannot know how much power is sufficient to secure its safety now or in the future.
b. States, like people, have a natural and inherent desire for power.
c. The international system rewards states in proportion to the absolute power they accrue.
d. An international political system with a hegemon is inherently more peaceful.
a
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A) Easier because of lack of constraint. B) Sometimes more burdensome. C) Almost always more difficult and time consuming. D) Generally much more expensive.
Which of the following is a potential drawback of a bicameral legislature?
A) proliferation of elections B) less effective representation C) stalemates in policymaking D) proliferation of political parties
Which of the following functions of political parties helps simplify voting choices for the electorate?
A. They act as the major institution through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other. B. They volunteer at the polling places. C. They help citizens learn about important political issues. D. They inform voters of the shortcomings of the majority party's agenda. E. They take the larger number of people who want to run for office and narrow the field.
In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court ruled that ____ is implied by the Constitution.
a. freedom of expression b. the right to bear arms c. the right to privacy d. the right to legal counsel