The fact that the United States remains silent in the face of human rights violations by a number Of countries illustrates that

A) the United States has been pursuing a policy of isolationism since the end of
World War II.
B) protecting human rights is less important to American foreign policy than security concerns and economic interests.
C) the president has only limited power in determining American foreign policy.
D) Congress has only limited power in determining American foreign policy.

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Dijion Walls · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The United States' silence in the face of human rights violations by a number of countries suggests that protecting human rights is considered less important than other foreign policy priorities, such as security concerns and economic interests. This is consistent with past actions by the U.S. government, including supporting dictators and human rights violators when it serves strategic interests.

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