Power Transition Theory Posits That

question 50

Multiple Choice

Power transition theory posits that

• A) a mismatch in material power tempts states to go to war.
• B) the anticipation of shifts in a relative balance of power tempts states to go to war.
• C) the existence of a relative balance in power between states tempts them to go to war.
• D) hegemonic states never fight weaker states.
• E) challenger states never go to war against more powerful states.

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