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In international relations, a state's ability to get its preferred outcome is called:Read the answer and worked solution →A state's authority to govern itself is called its:Read the answer and worked solution →A state's power is made of military, political, economic and:Read the answer and worked solution →A fast food outlet in New Delhi is used as an example of American:Read the answer and worked solution →

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In international relations, a state's ability to get its preferred outcome is called:

  1. Power
  2. Poise
  3. Polish
  4. Pardon
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Correct answer: A. Power

1. It is about shaping outcomes. 2. Military and economic strength both feed it. 3. That ability is power. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Political Science, Chapter 14, International Relations._

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A state's authority to govern itself is called its:

  1. Serenities
  2. Sovereignty
  3. Solvencies
  4. Sanctities
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Correct answer: B. Sovereignty

1. No outside body may overrule it. 2. States guard it closely. 3. That authority is sovereignty. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Political Science, Chapter 14, International Relations._

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A state's power is made of military, political, economic and:

  1. Soft power
  2. Solar power
  3. Steam power
  4. Spare power
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Correct answer: A. Soft power

1. Three of the four are named. 2. Culture and attraction supply the fourth. 3. That is soft power. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Political Science, Chapter 14, International Relations._

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