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Alberta Social Studies 20-2 Practice Exam

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A country determining its involvement in world affairs based on the outcomes or benefits it receives is described as what?
Correct Answer:
National Interest
Explanation:
Focusing on what benefits the country in world affairs is national interest. This idea means decisions about foreign policy are judged by how they improve the country’s security, economy, and global influence. For example, pursuing trade deals or strategic alliances to boost jobs and resources is acting in line with national interest. Isolationism would mean avoiding involvement in international matters, regardless of potential gains. Idealism emphasizes acting on moral purposes and universal values, sometimes prioritizing rights or humanitarian goals over direct national benefits. Cosmopolitanism extends a sense of duty to all humans and global communities, not just national interests.

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