At Times Idealism and Realism Are at Conflict in Foreign

question 17

Multiple Choice

At times idealism and realism are at conflict in foreign affairs. Which of the following is true about the Arab Spring?

• A) During the recent uprisings, the United States had to sustain its longstanding alliance with a dictator in Egypt and ended up on the wrong side when the rebels won.
• B) The King of Saudi Arabia demanded that the United States support the rebels seeking democracy in Egypt and Tunisia.
• C) The United States and European Allies intervened with airpower to assist the rebels in Libya to liberate their country from a long-standing dictatorship.
• D) The United States and European allies intervened with airpower to assist the rebels in Iran to liberate their country from a long-standing dictatorship.
• E) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Competitive Market

A market structure where a large number of suppliers offer several substitutes, ensuring no single supplier controls the market prices.

Characteristics

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Short-run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the quantity of goods and services that producers are willing to sell at each possible price level, over a short time period where some production factors are fixed.

Long-run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a long period, considering all possible changes in inputs and technology.