What Is a Reason Why a State May Balance Against

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a reason why a state may balance against other powerful states or alliances?

• A)Democracies are altruistic and do not care about power.
• B)International institutions are able to effectively constrain and punish belligerent states.
• C)Because of the high temptation to engage in bandwagoning.
• D)Joining other states ensures its own survival.

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