What is the main emphasis of the realist perspective?

What will be an ideal response?


The realist perspective sees the world largely in terms of power struggles, with weak actors seeking to preserve their interests while strong actors often (but not always) seek to dominate the weaker ones. The most important aspect of international relations is the absence of an overarching source of legitimate power in the world, which means that power is decentralized and states must protect themselves.

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Power elites represent the diversity in society

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Which of the following characteristics best explains a state?

a. It is a group of people who feel as though their identities are tied to one another b. It is a group of humans residing in a territory with a government c. It lacks the legitimate monopoly on coercion d. It is a group of people tied together by ethnicity e. It is an non-sovereign entity within the international system

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The majority of new immigrants come from Asia and Latin America

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Texas "front loaded" its primary in 2008

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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