Who would realists suggest has a monopoly on the legitimate use of physical force?
Correct answer: B. The State
- A. Islamic Fundamentalists
- B. The State
- C. The United Nations
- D. None of the options given is correct
Explanation
In the realist view, the state is the central authority in international politics and claims a monopoly over the legitimate use of physical force within its territory. Militants and the UN may use force, but they do not hold this state-based monopoly.
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