In Mearsheimer's view, before taking aggressive action, a great power will __________
a. signal its intentions to neighboring states to deter a preemptive attack
b. cut off diplomatic ties to the target state and its allies
c. make a careful cost benefit calculation about the current balance of power and the likely reactions of other states
d. construct an alliance of states that appear to have similar interests in the region
c
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. It wouldn’t matter, because they would have a multiparty system no matter the electoral rules. B. It wouldn’t matter, because they would have a two-party system no matter the electoral rules. C. Majoritarian (single-member district) rules so that they would have a small number of large parties. D. Proportional representation so that they would have a small number of large parties. E. Proportional representation so that they would have a large number of large parties.