Volstad is the most militarily and economically powerful state in its region. For both cultural and economic reasons, it continues to hunt whales, behavior that causes an international outcry from conservationists. To legitimize its actions, Volstad sponsors an international organization whose less powerful members come together and, under pressure from Volstad, grant its members permission to hunt whales. Volstad’s behavior supports the ______ explanation for the existence of international organizations.
a. liberal
b. realist
c. constructivist
d. conservative
b. realist
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a. enshrined colonialism in the UN charter. b. declared colonialism a violation of human rights. c. mandated reparations to be paid by former colonizing nations. d. was initiated by the countries of the Global North. e. All of the above are true.
Which of these countries is not governed by a monarchy?
a. Jordan b. Morocco c. Lebanon d. Saudi Arabia
Which type of committee focuses on initiating, reviewing, and reporting out bills?
a. appropriations committees b. authorizing committees c. committees on government operations d. executive committees
When local law enforcement jurisdictions follow Miranda guidelines as standard operating procedure when making arrests, it is an example of the Supreme Court using
a. standing doctrine. b. procedural doctrine. c. substantive doctrine. d. amicus curiae doctrine.