Which of the Following Is a Realist Explanation for Why

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a realist explanation for why liberal democratic states support civil and political rights in their foreign policy?

• A) self-interest
• B) the fundamental belief that individuals should be protected from unsavory government practices
• C) the spread of norms about human rights
• D) the desire to institute international human rights protections
• E) to lay the groundwork for the protection of socioeconomic rights

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