Some liberalists have argued that introducing communication to the Prisoner's Dilemma in the form of a lawyer who can relay messages between both prisoners could change the payoff matrix in favor of cooperation. Applied to international relations, who or what could play the role of the "lawyer"?

A. a local neighborhood organization
B. a superpower such as the United States
C. a regional organization such as the South Asian Association
D. an individual such as a military officer


Answer: B

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a. constitution b. precedent c. referendum d. statute

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What is the primary source of revenue for state governments?

A. taxes on corporations B. taxes on citizens C. federal grants D. service charges or fees

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a. Interagency committees b. Lead agency formulas c. Clearance procedures d. Interagency agreements

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