Which of the following is a necessary opportunity for genocide to occur in a state?
A. dynamic and proactive international environment
B. presence of ethnic divisions in the context of an ongoing war
C. strong state with accessible terrain that serves as a hard target
D. minimization of civilian casualties through a focus on military targets
E. prior colonial legacy that the state has overcome
B
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The above quote symbolizes an overwhelming problem in international relations today. What is that problem, and why does it plague international relations in particular? What, if anything, can be done about it? Justify your response. What will be an ideal response?
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b. Paid signature gatherers have been known to earn a typical rate of $1 or $2 per valid signature. c. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws in 1988 that banned the practice of paid signature gathering. d. Paid signature gathering, as an institution, allows wealthy groups and individuals to play a prominent, if notdominant, role in affecting what gets put to a public vote.