The most important traditional norm behaviour in the international system is:

Correct answer: A. sovereignty

  • A. sovereignty
  • B. reciprocity
  • C. linkage
  • D. territorial respect

Explanation

Sovereignty is the foundational traditional norm that recognizes states' authority over their territory and domestic affairs and their formal legal equality. Reciprocity and territorial respect support this norm but are not as fundamental in the traditional system.

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