Discuss some characteristics of a weak state.

What will be an ideal response?


Weak states, on the other hand, are often characterized by what Thomas Risse (2015) has termed “limited statehood”: they provide some political goods widely but others only in certain areas of the country. Other actors-local strongmen, religious institutions, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs)-may substitute for a weak state in some regions, providing political goods the state cannot or will not.

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The U.S. Constitution does not address the issue of slavery.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The president seeks advice from the __________ regarding how much the administration should propose to spend for each government program

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The idea that megacities and global hubs could transcend national sovereignty and erode the power of the home state is in direct opposition to which theory of international relations?

a. Realist b. Liberal c. Constructivist d. Feminist

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All states in the United States offer some form of the initiative process.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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