How Do Constructivists Characterize the National Interest

question 61

Multiple Choice

How do constructivists characterize the national interest?

• A) There is one objective national interest based on material considerations.
• B) National interests are socially constructed and constantly changing.
• C) There is one single socially constructed national interest that is fixed.
• D) There is one national interest identical to the interests of the capitalist class.
• E) There are several national interests based on material considerations.

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Definitions:

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