Is the Call for Protection on the Basis of National

question 167

Multiple Choice

Is the call for protection on the basis of national defense valid?

• A)No, because protection has no place in national defense.
• B)No, protection is always improper.
• C)Uncertain, economic theory has no answer to this question.
• D)Yes, although it can be overstated and abused.

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Definitions:

Nuclear Proliferation

The spread of nuclear weapons and technology to nations which do not currently have them.

Nuclear Weapons

Explosive devices designed to release energy in an explosive manner as a result of nuclear fission, fusion, or a combination of both, used by military forces.

Foreign Policy Powers

The authority granted primarily to the executive branch of a government to guide international relations, negotiate treaties, and conduct diplomacy.

Nuclear Arms Race

The competition for supremacy in nuclear warfare between countries, notably between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, characterized by the rapid development and testing of nuclear weapons.