Briefly describe how constructivists view soft power differently than liberals do.
What will be an ideal response?
Constructivists accept some of the material or tangible aspects of power that both realists and liberals stress but push further than both of those perspectives to stress the ideational aspects of power and influence. In effect, they push the conception of “soft power” even further than liberals. In this conception, ideas, norms, identities—ways of thinking about yourself and others—and statements are an important part of what constitutes power and influence.
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The members of the cabinet
A. are friends of the president that he or she invites to conferences on specific issues. B. are expressly identified in the Constitution. C. are all department secretaries who oversee administrative functions for the president. D. may include the vice president and other advisors if the president chooses to include them. E. are limited to one presidential term and then leave government service.
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A. 30% B. 28% C. 25% D. 20%