Realists Believe __________

question 17

Multiple Choice

Realists believe __________.

• A)states are the least important actors in international relations
• B)states act in an international system characterized by anarchy
• C)absolute gains are more important than relative gains
• D)humans,by their very nature,are altruistic

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