Which of the Following Statements About the Endorsement of International

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the endorsement of international agreements by TANs is FALSE?

• A)TANs provide cheap information shortcuts about international agreements.
• B)TANs reduce uncertainty about the international agreements for politicians,who may be suspicious of the possible effects of the agreement.
• C)TANs allow legislators to make good decisions about agreements,even when they are not fully informed about the details of the agreements.
• D)TANs are trusted when they are seen as principled actors with strong normative beliefs.
• E)States often approve international agreements on the basis of their own criteria and not because of a TAN's advocacy.

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