To what does the term "polarity" of the international system refer?
A) the hierarchy of issues in the international system
B) the gravitational pull of the core states
C) the distribution of capabilities among states in the international system
D) differences between economic and military interests in the international system

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Polarity refers to the distribution of capabilities among states in the international system. It describes how power is distributed between states and whether there is a balance of power or hegemonic power. A unipolar system has one dominant power, a bipolar system has two roughly equal dominant powers, and a multipolar system has multiple relatively equal powers.

To What Does the Term "Polarity" of the International System