Question 1

Why has Congress become a major foreign policy maker since World War II?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Constitution gives most of the foreign policy authority to Congress. 
B)  Congress is regularly called upon to approve financing of foreign policies. 
C)  Since the beginning of the Cold War,the president has delegated large amounts of foreign policy authority to Congress. 
D)  The extensive use of executive agreements in foreign policy requires Senate approval. 
E)  Congress is the only branch that can declare war. 
A)  The Constitution gives most of the foreign policy authority to Congress. 
B)  Congress is regularly called upon to approve financing of foreign policies. 
C)  Since the beginning of the Cold War,the president has delegated large amounts of foreign policy authority to Congress. 
D)  The extensive use of executive agreements in foreign policy requires Senate approval. 
E)  Congress is the only branch that can declare war.

Question 2

The most noteworthy example of the policy of deterrence was

Accepted Answer

A)  the Vietnam War. 
B)  the Cuban Missile Crisis. 
C)  the arms race. 
D)  the Berlin blockade. 
E)  the first Gulf War. 
A)  the Vietnam War. 
B)  the Cuban Missile Crisis. 
C)  the arms race. 
D)  the Berlin blockade. 
E)  the first Gulf War.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the World Trade Organization is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The World Trade Organization was founded in 1995. 
B)  The World Trade Organization is a forum for enforcing international rules promoting free trade. 
C)  The United States dropped out of the World Trade Organization in 2004 over a disagreement about steel tariffs. 
D)  The World Trade Organization has had multiple controversies over agricultural subsidies. 
E)  The World Trade Organization grew out of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. 
A)  The World Trade Organization was founded in 1995. 
B)  The World Trade Organization is a forum for enforcing international rules promoting free trade. 
C)  The United States dropped out of the World Trade Organization in 2004 over a disagreement about steel tariffs. 
D)  The World Trade Organization has had multiple controversies over agricultural subsidies. 
E)  The World Trade Organization grew out of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

Question 4

Which of the following goals has traditionally been of lowest priority in U.S.foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  economic interests 
B)  human rights 
C)  national security 
D)  globalization 
E)  international trade 
A)  economic interests 
B)  human rights 
C)  national security 
D)  globalization 
E)  international trade

Question 5

Foreign aid is an economic ______;sanctions are an economic ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  liability;asset 
B)  asset;liability 
C)  carrot;stick 
D)  stick;carrot 
E)  policy;regulation 
A)  liability;asset 
B)  asset;liability 
C)  carrot;stick 
D)  stick;carrot 
E)  policy;regulation

Question 6

Larger economic interest groups are less successful in influencing foreign policy than narrower groups because

Accepted Answer

A)  larger groups are less likely to have allies in the executive branch and in Congress. 
B)  larger groups fall victim to collective action problems. 
C)  larger groups find it difficult to maintain tight enough control of their many members to speak with a single voice. 
D)  larger groups typically have fewer resources to use in their lobbying efforts. 
E)  larger groups usually demand more from government officials. 
A)  larger groups are less likely to have allies in the executive branch and in Congress. 
B)  larger groups fall victim to collective action problems. 
C)  larger groups find it difficult to maintain tight enough control of their many members to speak with a single voice. 
D)  larger groups typically have fewer resources to use in their lobbying efforts. 
E)  larger groups usually demand more from government officials.

Question 7

Discuss how security policy has evolved over the course of American history.What were the key policy approaches during the nineteenth century,during the Cold War,and in the post-Cold War era? What events have been important in shifting American security policy? How have other countries reacted to these shifts?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Who and what are some of the most important actors in American foreign policy? What is the difference between a maker and a shaper? How does the Constitution distribute the responsibility for formulating foreign policy? How do interest groups influence foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most important actors in Ame

Question 9

Which of the following statements about foreign policy is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Constitution gives the president no role to play whatsoever in determining American foreign policy. 
B)  The Constitution gives Congress no role to play whatsoever in determining American foreign policy. 
C)  The system of checks and balances created in the Constitution means that presidents and members of Congress are equally important in determining American foreign policy. 
D)  The institutional powers of the presidency give presidents an advantage over political forces based in Congress when determining American foreign policy. 
E)  The institutional powers of Congress give members of Congress an advantage over presidents when determining American foreign policy. 
A)  The Constitution gives the president no role to play whatsoever in determining American foreign policy. 
B)  The Constitution gives Congress no role to play whatsoever in determining American foreign policy. 
C)  The system of checks and balances created in the Constitution means that presidents and members of Congress are equally important in determining American foreign policy. 
D)  The institutional powers of the presidency give presidents an advantage over political forces based in Congress when determining American foreign policy. 
E)  The institutional powers of Congress give members of Congress an advantage over presidents when determining American foreign policy.

Question 10

When did the Cold War begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the 1940s,soon after World War II 
B)  in the early 1950s with the Korean War 
C)  in the late 1950s,with American involvement in Vietnam 
D)  in the early 1960s,with the Cuban Missile Crisis 
E)  in the late 1970s,after the Vietnam War 
A)  in the 1940s,soon after World War II 
B)  in the early 1950s with the Korean War 
C)  in the late 1950s,with American involvement in Vietnam 
D)  in the early 1960s,with the Cuban Missile Crisis 
E)  in the late 1970s,after the Vietnam War

Question 11

Which of the following statements about who really makes American foreign policy is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Except for the president,the influence of players and makers varies from case to case. 
B)  It is best to evaluate other actors and factors as they interact with the president. 
C)  The reason influence varies from case to case is that each case arises under different conditions and with different time constraints. 
D)  Foreign policy experts will usually disagree about the level of influence any player or type of player has on policy making. 
E)  The influence or power of the president varies depending on which particular country or group of countries the United States is dealing with. 
A)  Except for the president,the influence of players and makers varies from case to case. 
B)  It is best to evaluate other actors and factors as they interact with the president. 
C)  The reason influence varies from case to case is that each case arises under different conditions and with different time constraints. 
D)  Foreign policy experts will usually disagree about the level of influence any player or type of player has on policy making. 
E)  The influence or power of the president varies depending on which particular country or group of countries the United States is dealing with.

Question 12

The United States has a distrust of traditional methods of diplomacy in foreign relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The policy of striking a nation that you fear might be contemplating hostile actions is called

Accepted Answer

A)  diplomacy. 
B)  appeasement. 
C)  détente. 
D)  preemption. 
E)  deterrence. 
A)  diplomacy. 
B)  appeasement. 
C)  détente. 
D)  preemption. 
E)  deterrence.

Question 14

During the Cold War,U.S.foreign policy centered around the idea of appeasement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dispute arbitration occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  a dispute turns into a military conflict but is not officially declared a war by the legislative branch. 
B)  an international disagreement is referred to a neutral third party for resolution. 
C)  a treaty is made between two or more nations. 
D)  an agreement is made between the presidents of two countries but the terms are not legally binding. 
E)  the United Nations votes on a resolution compelling two countries at war to stop all military actions. 
A)  a dispute turns into a military conflict but is not officially declared a war by the legislative branch. 
B)  an international disagreement is referred to a neutral third party for resolution. 
C)  a treaty is made between two or more nations. 
D)  an agreement is made between the presidents of two countries but the terms are not legally binding. 
E)  the United Nations votes on a resolution compelling two countries at war to stop all military actions.

Question 16

In foreign policy,the Bush Doctrine refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  managing the war on terrorism through multination diplomacy. 
B)  the tactic of relying on the United Nations to help achieve U.S.objectives. 
C)  increasing the size and scope of NATO forces. 
D)  preemptive war. 
E)  waiting for conflicts to come to the United States before getting involved. 
A)  managing the war on terrorism through multination diplomacy. 
B)  the tactic of relying on the United Nations to help achieve U.S.objectives. 
C)  increasing the size and scope of NATO forces. 
D)  preemptive war. 
E)  waiting for conflicts to come to the United States before getting involved.

Question 17

Creation of a better world is one of the three main goals of U.S.foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A policy of deterrence is likely to fail against terrorist groups because

Accepted Answer

A)  history has shown that only democratic nation-states respond well to deterrence. 
B)  deterrence has been made illegal under international law. 
C)  terrorist groups are nonstate actors who may believe that their lack of a fixed geographic location prevents their targets from retaliating militarily. 
D)  terrorist groups do not yet have access to nuclear weapons. 
E)  terrorist groups do not typically enter into negotiations with nation-states. 
A)  history has shown that only democratic nation-states respond well to deterrence. 
B)  deterrence has been made illegal under international law. 
C)  terrorist groups are nonstate actors who may believe that their lack of a fixed geographic location prevents their targets from retaliating militarily. 
D)  terrorist groups do not yet have access to nuclear weapons. 
E)  terrorist groups do not typically enter into negotiations with nation-states.

Question 19

Historically,Americans have espoused the ideal that our foreign policy should promote our own self-interest over that of other nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the chief task of the National Security Council?

Accepted Answer

A)  to monitor foreign intelligence 
B)  to formulate and recommend military and diplomatic policy proposals to the United Nations 
C)  to coordinate the differences among the executive's key foreign policy makers 
D)  to act as a public promoter of the president's foreign policy 
E)  to protect the borders of the United States 
A)  to monitor foreign intelligence 
B)  to formulate and recommend military and diplomatic policy proposals to the United Nations 
C)  to coordinate the differences among the executive's key foreign policy makers 
D)  to act as a public promoter of the president's foreign policy 
E)  to protect the borders of the United States

Why has Congress become a major foreign policy maker since World War II?

The most noteworthy example of the policy of deterrence was

Which of the following statements about the World Trade Organization is incorrect?

Which of the following goals has traditionally been of lowest priority in U.S.foreign policy?

Foreign aid is an economic ;sanctions are an economic .

Larger economic interest groups are less successful in influencing foreign policy than narrower groups because

Who and what are some of the most important actors in American foreign policy? What is the difference between a maker and a shaper? How does the Constitution distribute the responsibility for formulating foreign policy? How do interest groups influence foreign policy?

Which of the following statements about foreign policy is most accurate?

When did the Cold War begin?

Which of the following statements about who really makes American foreign policy is false?

The United States has a distrust of traditional methods of diplomacy in foreign relations.

The policy of striking a nation that you fear might be contemplating hostile actions is called

During the Cold War,U.S.foreign policy centered around the idea of appeasement.

Dispute arbitration occurs when

In foreign policy,the Bush Doctrine refers to

Creation of a better world is one of the three main goals of U.S.foreign policy.

A policy of deterrence is likely to fail against terrorist groups because

Historically,Americans have espoused the ideal that our foreign policy should promote our own self-interest over that of other nations.

What is the chief task of the National Security Council?

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Why has Congress become a major foreign policy maker since World War II?

The most noteworthy example of the policy of deterrence was

Which of the following statements about the World Trade Organization is incorrect?

Which of the following goals has traditionally been of lowest priority in U.S.foreign policy?

Foreign aid is an economic ______;sanctions are an economic ______.

Larger economic interest groups are less successful in influencing foreign policy than narrower groups because

Who and what are some of the most important actors in American foreign policy? What is the difference between a maker and a shaper? How does the Constitution distribute the responsibility for formulating foreign policy? How do interest groups influence foreign policy?

Which of the following statements about foreign policy is most accurate?

When did the Cold War begin?

Which of the following statements about who really makes American foreign policy is false?

The United States has a distrust of traditional methods of diplomacy in foreign relations.

The policy of striking a nation that you fear might be contemplating hostile actions is called

During the Cold War,U.S.foreign policy centered around the idea of appeasement.

Dispute arbitration occurs when

In foreign policy,the Bush Doctrine refers to

Creation of a better world is one of the three main goals of U.S.foreign policy.

A policy of deterrence is likely to fail against terrorist groups because

Historically,Americans have espoused the ideal that our foreign policy should promote our own self-interest over that of other nations.

What is the chief task of the National Security Council?

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Government and the Economy

Social Policy

Filters

Foreign aid is an economic ;sanctions are an economic .