The "tragedy of the commons" metaphor suggests that __________
A) national interests should be defined in zero-sum terms
B) the pursuit of self-interest will result in the greatest good for the greatest number
C) solutions to national problems will lead automatically to the solution of international problems
D) if individuals act out of short-term self-interest, all may suffer in the long run
Answer: D
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Bureaucracies and bureaucrats are often unfairly blamed when things go wrong in state government and problems go unresolved. Often, the real blame rests with __________ who have been unable or unwilling to resolve complex problems
a. voters b. federal courts c. policymakers d. private citizens
Which of the following is true about the foreign policy process?
a. All states follow virtually the same process in determining their foreign policy. b. Not all of the international interactions of states are the result of a foreign policy process. International interactions can also be results of chance encounters or spontaneous actions. c. The first step in the foreign policy process is foreign policy decision-making. d. None of the above statements is true.