What Is Meant by the Paradox of the Democratic Peace

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the paradox of the democratic peace?

• A)Democratic states often fight wars but rarely win them.
• B)Democratic states often fight wars but rarely lose them.
• C)Democratic states often fight wars in a more aggressive manner than autocratic states.
• D)Democratic states often fight wars in a less aggressive manner than autocratic states.
• E)Democratic states often fight wars but rarely fight other democratic states.

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