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Why does the United States support UN sanctions in some cases?

  1. To pressure countries into changing their behavior without military force
  2. To gradually weaken the authority of international law over many years
  3. To expand United States territory into several neighboring foreign regions
  4. To replace ordinary peaceful diplomacy entirely with acts of open warfare
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Correct answer: To pressure countries into changing their behavior without military force

Sanctions are used as a tool to influence countries' actions, such as discouraging aggression or nuclear development. They provide a non-military option to enforce international norms.

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