The Rational Model of Foreign Policy Decision Making

question 43

Multiple Choice

The rational model of foreign policy decision making

• A) is the worst model that can be applied in times of crisis.
• B) conceives of national governments as choosing policies that maximize their strategic objectives.
• C) is only applicable if a state has a democratic government.
• D) takes into account organizational procedures.
• E) has been adopted by virtually every Western country.

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Definitions:

Not Statistically Significant

A term indicating that the observed difference or relationship in data could have occurred by chance and does not provide strong evidence against the null hypothesis.

Test Statistic

A numerical value derived from sample data that measures the degree of conformity with a null hypothesis in statistical hypothesis testing.

Type I Error

The error of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, commonly referred to as a "false positive".

Criminal Trial

A legal proceeding in which a person accused of a crime is tried in a court of law, where evidence is presented to determine guilt or innocence.