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What is the principle of proportionality in International Humanitarian Law primarily concerned with?

1. Ensuring military action does not cause excessive civilian harm relative to the military advantage gained
2. Ensuring equal distribution of wealth
3. Balancing trade agreements
4. Balancing government budgets

Answer

A. Ensuring military action does not cause excessive civilian harm relative to the military advantage gained

Solution

Proportionality limits military actions that would cause civilian harm disproportionate to the anticipated military gain.

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