The central government maintains control over the states largely through

A. military centralization.
B. financial incentives.
C. constitutional provisions.
D. the power of persuasion.


B

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a. a situation in which two countries have far more power than any other state in the system, including their own allies. b.a situation in which there are three or more states of considerable power and ability to affect international outcomes for all others. c. one state in the international system has much more power than all others in the system, thus making the rules for the international community. d. a system in which power in the international system is regionally based.

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Which international institution embodied the concept of collective security?

a. The League of Nations b. The Tripartite Pact c. The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere d. The Court of International Justice

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The U.S. withdrew from which arms control treaty in 2002?

A) Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty B) Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty C) Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty I D) Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty II

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Why do scientists hold and attend annual or semi-annual professional conferences?

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