Which of the following is identified by Doyle as "the basic postulate of liberal international theory"?
a. Strong states must protect the weak.
b. States have the right to be free from foreign intervention.
c. States have an obligation to respect the equal rights of their citizens.
d. There are certain universal human rights that must be respected by all states in the system.
e. States have a duty to intervene when the basic rights of individuals are threatened anywhere in the world.
Answer: b
You might also like to view...
The first organized political party in American history was
A. made up of the followers of Jefferson. B. organized by Alexander Hamilton. C. organized by the Federalists. D. ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. E. formed under the Articles of Confederation.
Which of the following is the main foreign or defense policy threat posed by Iran?
a. civil unrest b. nuclear capabilities c. economic collapse d. trade disagreements
The expansion of state and local powers by recent presidents is commonly called ___________
a. nation-centered federalism b. instrumental federalism c. cooperative federalism d. devolution
Which of the following is consistent with the mandate theory of elections?
a. Voter turnout is higher when citizens are required to vote and are fined if they fail to do so. b. A functional democracy mandates electoral participation by a large number of voters. c. The belief that elections are generally about personality and charisma rather than issues and policies. d. Mitt Romney’s claim that Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had given gifts to various constituency groups. e. Barack Obama’s claim that his victory in the 2012 means that the public wants to raise taxes on the wealthy.