Suppose that Country X undergoes a civil war which removes the old government from power and brings in a new government. Which of these would most effectively legitimize the authority of a new government?
a. The new government publishes a new constitution.
b. The new government is recognized by international institutions.
c. The new government occupies the buildings used by the old government.
d. The new government designs a flag and gives the country a new official name.
Question 2
Which statement best explains how the rational-material and ideational explanations of state building in Afghanistan relate to each other?
a. Unlike the rational-material explanation, the ideational explanation implies that the effort is pointless.
b. The rational-material explanation provides less hope for success than the ideational explanation.
c. Both indicate clear and straightforward policies that could promote success, but those policies are different for each explanation.
d. Unlike the ideational explanation, the rational-material explanation indicates that the United States has an important role to play.
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