An approach to understanding peace between nations by maintaining an equilibrium or balance among countries' strengths and influences.
Balance of power is like a seesaw in a playground. If one side becomes too heavy (powerful), the seesaw tips over (conflict arises). But if both sides are balanced, the seesaw stays level (peace is maintained).
Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states or groups, it's used to maintain balance of power.
Alliance: A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between powers in the Eastern Bloc and powers in the Western Bloc after World War II. It was essentially a long-term standoff where each side tried to maintain a balance of power without resorting to direct conflict.
What is a critical factor influencing shifts in the balance of power between states and federal government throughout U.S history?
What factor most significantly shifted the balance of power from states to the federal government in the 20th Century?
How did the Civil Rights Movement affect the balance of power in American federalism?
What could be a likely effect on the balance of power if the President begins to bypass Congress often using executive actions?
How has the War Powers Resolution of 1973 influenced the balance of power between the president and Congress in terms of military engagements?
How did the presidency of Richard Nixon affect the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches?
How did President Roosevelt's New Deal programs affect the balance of power between the President and Congress?
How might the balance of power among branches of government shift if Congress lost its ability to impeach federal judges?
How might increased rule-making authority impact the balance of power between federal and state governments?
How might the balance of power between states and the federal government be different if the 10th Amendment had broadly defined "reserved powers"?
Which legislative act was enacted to maintain a balance of power between free and slave states?
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