Which of the Following Does Not Apply to the Democratic

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not apply to the democratic peace theory?

• A) Liberal democratic states can solve disputes without going to war.
• B) The theory focuses upon the state level of analysis.
• C) Nongovernmental organizations are key actors in the international system.
• D) What kind of government a state has is important in understanding its actions on the world stage.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion.

Stress Appraisal

The process by which individuals evaluate and cope with a stressful event, determining its significance and how to manage it.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's resources for emergencies, producing a 'fight or flight' response.

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, initiating a hormonal cascade that prepares the body to fight or flee.