The U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 would be classified most accurately as a(n) ______________ intervention, according to the terminology of Michael Walzer, although the American government classified it as _____________
a. unjust and overtly aggressive, and preemptive
b. preventive and preemptive
c. illegal and just, in that it was used to force regime change as sought by Iraqi citizens
d. borderline unjust and clearly preemptive against threats from Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein
Answer: B
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