If human rights violations occur,

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Realists believe that states should only act in their national interest. If there is a human rights violation that threatens their national interest, they may intervene. This is also known as the "just war" theory.

Answer: B
 Liberals believe in the principle of sovereignty, which means that states should not interfere in the internal affairs of other states. This includes human rights violations, as they are considered a domestic issue.

Answer: C
 Radicals believe that human rights violations are a symptom of capitalism and that intervention will not be successful in addressing the root cause of the problem. They may instead advocate for systemic change.

Answer: D
 This statement is not entirely accurate, as realists do believe in intervention in certain cases. However, they are more likely to prioritize national interest over human rights concerns.

Answer: E
 Liberals may support intervention in cases where democracy is threatened, but this is not the only condition under which they support intervention. They may also support intervention in cases of severe human rights abuses or genocide, for example.

If Human Rights Violations Occur