With respect to the role of bureaucratic agencies in foreign policy making,__________.
A)the various agencies of a state are generally in agreement on the foreign policies to be pursued
B)the various agencies of a state always take the same side on an issue (e.g. ,defense ministries always favor military strength)
C)bargaining among agencies suggests that a state does not have a single national interest
D)representatives of agencies promote only the interests of their own bureaucracy

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Bargaining among agencies suggests that a state does not have a single national interest. Bureaucratic agencies often have different interests and priorities, leading to bargaining and negotiation within the government to establish foreign policy. This suggests that a state does not have a singular or monolithic national interest, but rather a complex and dynamic set of competing interests and priorities.

With Respect to the Role of Bureaucratic Agencies in Foreign