Which term describes the buildup of military strength within a country?

• A. Diplomacy
• B. Militarism
• C. Pacifism
• D. Demilitarization

Answer: (B)

Militarism is the idea that a country should place a high priority on building its military—larger armed forces, more weapons, and greater readiness—and let that military power influence national policy and culture. This question is asking for the term that describes the buildup of military strength within a country, which is what militarism refers to. Diplomacy focuses on resolving disputes through negotiation, pacifism is the belief in avoiding war, and demilitarization means reducing a country’s military forces. So the term that fits best is militarism.