Why Do Realists Downplay the Role of the Individual in International

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why do realists downplay the role of the individual in international relations?

• A) They believe policy is determined only by the anarchic international system.
• B) They believe the individual is constrained by the national interest.
• C) They believe individuals are constrained by the interests of their economic classes.
• D) They believe there are too few democracies where individuals do matter.
• E) They believe public opinion polls are never accurate.

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