The Unilateral Rejection of Many International Agreements by the George

question 44

Multiple Choice

The unilateral rejection of many international agreements by the George W.Bush administration is likely to be interpreted as

• A) arrogance of power.
• B) necessity.
• C) ignorance.
• D) defiance.

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