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US Hegemony In World Politics

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Which among the following statements about hegemony is incorrect ?
The word implies the leadership or predominance of one State.
It was used to denote the predominance of Athens in the ancient Greece.
The country having hegemonic position will possess unchallenged military power.
Hegemonic position is fixed. Once a hegemon, always a hegemon.

Solution

D.

Hegemonic position is fixed. Once a hegemon, always a hegemon.

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Give an example each of the three kinds of hegemony that are dealt with in the chapter. Do not cite examples that are in the chapter.

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What are the constraints on American hegemony today ? Which one of these do you expect to get more important in the future ?

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