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National Security Policy

Question 5 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

Which of the following is the best example of a sanction?

Answer
A
Country A decides to form an alliance with country B.
B
Country A enacts trade restrictions against country B.
C
Country A launches warships toward country B.
D
Country A denies aid money to country B.

Explanation

A sanction is a penalty or restriction imposed by one country to pressure another country to change its behavior. Trade restrictions directly limit economic activity between the countries, so Country A enacting them against Country B is the best example. Denying aid may also exert pressure, but trade restrictions are the clearest example of a sanction here.

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