Question

which of the following is the best example of a sanction?
○ country a decides to form an alliance with country b.
○ country a enacts trade restrictions against country b.
○ country a launches warships toward country b.
○ country a denies aid money to country b.

Explanation:

A sanction is a penalty or restriction imposed, often in international relations. Forming an alliance (first option) is cooperative, not a sanction. Launching warships (third) is military action, not a typical sanction. Denying aid (fourth) can be a sanction, but trade restrictions (second) are a classic economic sanction, a common form of sanction to pressure a country.

Answer:

B. Country A enacts trade restrictions against country B.