Which of the Following Is a Norm of the Balance-Of-Power

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a norm of the balance-of-power (multipolar) system?

• A) Alliances are formed for a specific purpose and a short duration and shift according to advantage.
• B) Alliances should be fixed.
• C) States should align together based on their economic system.
• D) Some states are ruled out as potential allies.

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Definitions:

Potsdam Conference

A summit held in 1945 where the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union met to negotiate terms for the end of World War II.

Nikita Khrushchev

A Soviet statesman who led the Soviet Union during part of the Cold War as the first secretary of the Communist Party and as chairman of the Council of Ministers.

Reign

The period during which a sovereign rules over a monarchy, characterized by the policies and the historical context of their governance.

Marshall Plan

A U.S.-initiated program providing massive financial aid to Western Europe after World War II to rebuild economies and prevent the spread of communism.