Which Definition Below Best Defines a Non-State Actor

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which definition below best defines a non-state actor?

• A) a person, group, or organization whose ultimate authority and resources (salary, equipment, etc.) typically come from the fact that they work for, or in, a state
• B) a small number of individuals and companies with extraordinary wealth and influence far exceeding most people and even some countries
• C) any person, group, or organization--whether within a state or across state boundaries--that does not work in, or for, a state
• D) a group that thinks of itself as a political community

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Definitions:

Precautionary Principle

A strategy to cope with possible risks where scientific understanding is yet incomplete, advocating preventive action in the face of uncertainty.

Environmental Policy

A set of laws and regulations aimed at protecting the environment from harmful actions or providing guidelines for the sustainable use of natural resources.

Grassroots Action

A movement or campaign driven by the population at the local level, often advocating for social, environmental, or political change.

Alliances

Associations formed between countries, organizations, or individuals for mutual benefit or to achieve common goals.