Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Study

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the study of individuals in international relations?

• A) Realists believe the individual is the most appropriate level of analysis.
• B) Even individuals who are not state leaders can have a significant influence on war and peace.
• C) The extent to which individuals matter is the same across all IR theories.
• D) There is no empirical evidence that individual leaders and their personal characteristics make a difference in foreign policy.

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