In Waltz's microtheory of international relations, the assumption that states act according to a survival instinct __________

a. is incompatible with the varied and irrational ways in which states actually behave
b. is the most simple and useful assumption to make about states' actions, even if it is not always true
c. is the most common flaw in classic studies of international relations
d. is the notion that states pursue exclusively those goals that ensure their survival


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT an element of the Declaration of Independence?

A. Governments should be based on the consent of the governed. B. All men are created equal. C. Citizens have the duty to abolish a government that does not protect their rights. D. The rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are paramount. E. Men and women should have equal rights.

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Approximately how many people in California are foreign-born?

A. 1 out of 2 (50%) B. 1 in 4 (25%) C. 1 in 10 (10%) D. 1 out of 100 (1%)

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