In a Realist World, States Are Considered to Be "Unitary

question 35

Multiple Choice

In a realist world, states are considered to be "unitary actors." What does this mean?

• A)States are assumed to be internally united, without multiple decision makers at the domestic level.
• B)States can only have one foreign policy strategy.
• C)States behave in a linear fashion with a clearly observable chain of events that leads to policy.
• D)States do not reveal their true preferences; they prefer to put on an act on the international stage.

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