The Theory of Deterrence Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

The theory of deterrence is

• A)a reliance on economic and military strength to solve international problems.
• B)a theory that is based on creating enough military strength to persuade other nations not to attack first.
• C)a theory of international relations that focuses on the hope that nations will act together to solve international problems and promote peace.
• D)a policy of taking action before the United States is attacked rather than waiting for provocation.
• E)a reliance on diplomacy and negotiation to solve international problems.

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Definitions:

Historical School

A school of legal thought that looks to the past to determine what the principles of contemporary law should be.

Legal Realism

A school of legal thought that holds that the law is only one factor to be considered when deciding cases and that social and economic circumstances should also be taken into account.

Criminal Statutes

Laws enacted by legislatures that define crimes and set forth punishments.

Society

A community of people living together in a more or less ordered community, often with shared laws, traditions, and values.