The "tragedy of the commons" metaphor suggests that __________.
A. national interests should be defined in zero-sum terms
B. the pursuit of self-interest will result in the greatest good for the greatest number
C. solutions to national problems will lead automatically to the solution of international problems
D. if individuals act out of short-term self-interest, all may suffer in the long run
Answer: D
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a. bureaucracies b. departments c. national assemblies d. cabinets
Senatorial courtesy refers to _____
a. the respectful manner with which state senators normally treat each other b. the tradition whereby individual state senators have an unofficial veto over any appointee of the governor who resides in their districts c. the legislative custom whereby the House usually accepts amendments added by the Senate to legislation that initially passed the House d. the tradition where a majority of state senators can reject a judicial nomination of the governor e. the tradition where a majority of state House members can reject a judicial nomination of the governor
Which of the following explains why many interest groups prefer to be governed by boards and commissions?
A. Interest groups believe that they have more influence over these independent offices than those that come directly under a governor's authority. B. Interest groups believe that they have more influence over the governor's appointees than over elected officials. C. Interest groups believe that they already have direct access to the governor's office. D. Interest groups believe that they would have to rebuild their connections to the governor-appointed directors.
Behavioralism
a. (C) argues that international relations should be studied in a rigorous, systematic, and frequently quantifiable manner. b. stresses the role that individual officials and diplomats play in international affairs. c. was the intellectual basis on which Alfred Mahan based his ideas. d. none of the above