Which Realist Assumption Is Quite Misleading When Characterizing State Actors

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which realist assumption is quite misleading when characterizing state actors and international relations?

• A)that states are the most powerful actors in international relations
• B)that states seek power
• C)that states are unitary rational actors
• D)that states exist in an anarchic world

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Definitions:

Low-Income Countries

Nations with a gross national income per capita below a certain level, characterized by limited industrial development and low human development indicators.

Women's Status

Refers to the social and legal position of women in society, which can vary widely across different cultures and historical periods.

Dependency Theory

A perspective in international relations and economic development that examines how developed nations perpetuate the underdevelopment of developing nations through a dependence on the global capitalist system.

Former Colonies

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