From Fearon's perspective, why is it preferable for states to choose peace over war?

a. War always has costs.
b. Preparation for war is far greater than preparation for peace.
c. States generally have enough information about the adversary to guarantee peaceful relations.
d. The choice of peace ensures a negotiated settlement between states.
e. Peace treaties always produce better consequences than war.


Answer: a

Political Science

You might also like to view...

When Bill Clinton advised Democrats after the 2002 mid-term elections that the people, when insecure, would "rather have someone who is strong and wrong than someone who's weak and right," he echoed Machiavelli's advice that a prince should never appear

a. to be a true friend or a true enemy b. indecisive c. intolerant d. religious e. All of the above

Political Science

A ______ is to a municipality as a legislature is to a state.

a. city council b. city manager c. mayor d. commission

Political Science

The characteristic that best predicts voting participation is

A.) education level B.) family history C.) economic status D.) age

Political Science

After reading about the challenges of conducting accurate surveys in your textbook, you know that some survey questions may unintentionally lead a respondent to answer questions in a particular way. What "opinion" do you think this question would lead respondents to give: What is your opinion of people who lack the good sense to participate in curbside recycling programs?

a. The question as worded is too neutral to generate objective opinions. b. The question as worded would generate opinions against curbside recycling. c. The question as worded would generate opinions that favor curbside recycling. d. The question as worded would generate nonattitudes.

Political Science