In the League of Nations Covenant, the concept of state sovereignty was tied to international law by __________
a. limitations on that sovereignty, with arbitration of disputes now required under international law
b. the fact that international law now acted as a constraint against encroachment against state sovereignty, accepted and respected by all members
c. the unambiguous threat of force against members who violated the sovereignty of other members
d. allowing for international recognition of sovereignty, as a well as surrendering some sovereignty among members to a world government in exchange for collective security
Answer: A
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