Exam 17: Foreign Policy

Compared to other countries, the United States has spent ________ on military expenditures in recent years.

Among recent wars, the ________ War claimed the most American lives.

Though President Obama was more in line with a/an ________ philosophy, he has nonetheless continued with many provisions of the Bush Doctrine.

The U.S. Senate's decision to reject American membership in the League of Nations in 1919 is most consistent with which philosophy of international affairs?

Unilateralism best fits into which philosophy of foreign policy?

Who is the central actor in foreign policy in the United States?

Efforts of several successive American presidents to negotiate a settlement in the conflict between Israel and various representatives of the Palestinian people are most consistent with which philosophy of international affairs?

Historically speaking, from presidential administration to administration, foreign policy ________.

Belief in the importance of credible military threats for pursuing American national interests in the international community is consistent with ________.

________ pressure represents an intermediate level of action between diplomacy and military engagement.

The United States' ongoing decision to maintain the single largest military in the world is most consistent with which philosophy of international affairs?

The principles that organize and direct each president's foreign policy are usually referred to as his or her ________.

Historically speaking, it is rare for democratic countries to fight wars against one another, according to which observation?

Compare and contrast realism and idealism. What are the important principles of each philosophy of international affairs? Which philosophy is more supportive of U.S. involvement in international organizations like the United Nations? Give an example of a political leader and a policy choice associated with each philosophy.

Which is a philosophy of international politics based on the assumption that a country should simply stay out of international affairs?

Which is a philosophy of international politics based on the assumption that a country should be actively involved in international affairs and maintaining world order?

How do domestic politics shape U.S. foreign policy? What role does electoral pressure created by various interest groups and ethnic communities play in shaping the United States' policies toward specific countries? Give at least two examples of how domestic political dynamics influence foreign policy decision making.

In suggesting military base closures by an independent board, the central purpose of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) is to help Congress ________.

President Barack Obama's decision to order a covert military strike in Pakistan to kill Osama bin Laden in 2011, rather than using diplomatic means to secure his arrest by Pakistani officials, is consistent with the ________.

________ is the organized use of deadly force by a government.