The balance-of-powers theory in foreign affairs holds that threats to the security of a country from another country (or coalition of countries) are best prevented by
a. diplomatic negotiation among mutually respecting countries.
b. a strong United Nations and sustained attacks on communism.
c. increasing armaments and creating alliances with other countries.
d. foreign aid and economic development among poorer nations.
e. international cooperation and joint peacekeeping forces in hostile countries.
C
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a. Public policies don't affect everyone. b. Public policies don't affect the private sector. c. Public policies don't reflect societal values. d. Public policies don't generally reflect personal values.
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a. much higher than b. much lower than c. about the same as d. cannot be compared to e. a little higher than
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A. bipartisan politics B. relative deprivation C. security dilemma D. contentious politics
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a. The Israel-Arab Six-Day War. b. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. c. Russia’s conquest of Chechnya. d. The defeat of Saddam Hussein in the Persian Gulf War.