Question 1

Another name for the strategy of preventive war is

Accepted Answer

A) prospective engagement. 
B) appeasement war. 
C) cold war. 
D) strike warfare. 
E) preemptive war. 
A) prospective engagement. 
B) appeasement war. 
C) cold war. 
D) strike warfare. 
E) preemptive war. E

Question 2

How did the Cold War change the conduct of American foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

Prior to World War II,the dominant foreign policy view was isolationism.The United States stayed in the Western Hemisphere and eschewed European politics and conflicts.During and after World War II,the United States accepted that it could not withdraw from global affairs.After World War II,the United States came to see the Soviet Union as its primary competitor,and as hostile.The United States developed the policy of containment to limit the expansion of Soviet-backed Communism.One element of this strategy was deterrence-maintaining a strong military to signal to the Soviet Union that warfare would be costly.Eventually both superpowers developed large arsenals of nuclear weapons-enough to utterly destroy each other-so that both countries feared to initiate a war.This form of deterrence became known as mutually assured destruction.

Question 3

Security encompasses all of the following EXCEPT ensuring

Accepted Answer

A) ample food supplies. 
B) adequate transportation infrastructure. 
C) ample energy sources. 
D) cultural preservation. 
E) cyber security. 
A) ample food supplies. 
B) adequate transportation infrastructure. 
C) ample energy sources. 
D) cultural preservation. 
E) cyber security. D

Question 4

Which international institution was set up to make long-term loans to capital-hungry countries?

Accepted Answer

A) World Bank 
B) World Finance Institute 
C) International Monetary Fund 
D) International Development Organization 
E) Bretton Woods Institute 
A) World Bank 
B) World Finance Institute 
C) International Monetary Fund 
D) International Development Organization 
E) Bretton Woods Institute

Question 5

The trade agreement from which the World Trade Organization grew is the

Accepted Answer

A) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. 
B) North American Free Trade Agreement. 
C) North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
D) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. 
E) Association of Southeast Asian Nations. 
A) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. 
B) North American Free Trade Agreement. 
C) North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
D) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. 
E) Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Question 6

Which choice best defines sanctions?

Accepted Answer

A) a loan to provide economic aid 
B) a cash incentive to provide economic aid 
C) permission to engage in international commerce 
D) a type of treaty 
E) an economic punishment 
A) a loan to provide economic aid 
B) a cash incentive to provide economic aid 
C) permission to engage in international commerce 
D) a type of treaty 
E) an economic punishment

Question 7

The foreign policy based on the idea that the United States should take preemptive action against threats to its national security is known as the __________ doctrine.

Accepted Answer

A) Bush 
B) Ford 
C) Carter 
D) Reagan 
E) Obama 
A) Bush 
B) Ford 
C) Carter 
D) Reagan 
E) Obama

Question 8

The Christian Coalition joined groups such as Amnesty International in lobbying Congress to cut trade with countries that persecute religious believers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which international institution was established to provide short-term flow of money to help overcome temporary trade deficits?

Accepted Answer

A) World Bank 
B) World Finance Institute 
C) International Monetary Fund 
D) International Development Organization 
E) Manhattan Transfer Authority 
A) World Bank 
B) World Finance Institute 
C) International Monetary Fund 
D) International Development Organization 
E) Manhattan Transfer Authority

Question 10

What does NATO stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) Nations Together 
B) North American Trade Organization 
C) North American Treaty Organization 
D) National Alliance for Tranquility and Order 
E) North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
A) Nations Together 
B) North American Trade Organization 
C) North American Treaty Organization 
D) National Alliance for Tranquility and Order 
E) North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Question 11

The Constitution involves the Senate directly in foreign policy making through

Accepted Answer

A) the granting of letters of marque. 
B) the right to declare war. 
C) the fiscal appropriations process. 
D) the responsibility to receive ambassadors and recognize nations. 
E) treaty power. 
A) the granting of letters of marque. 
B) the right to declare war. 
C) the fiscal appropriations process. 
D) the responsibility to receive ambassadors and recognize nations. 
E) treaty power.

Question 12

Should the United States avoid foreign entanglements,or should it be engaged in world affairs? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

.Avoid: A policy of avoiding foreign con

Question 13

Explain the role of Congress in modern American foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

Congress has the power to declare war bu

Question 14

A group other than a nation-state that attempts to play a role in the international system is also known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) non-state actor 
B) government 
C) isolationist 
D) country 
E) ally 
A) non-state actor 
B) government 
C) isolationist 
D) country 
E) ally

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a diplomatic solution?

Accepted Answer

A) The International Monetary Fund lends money to Greece. 
B) The Secretary of State engages in talks with Russia to find a way to deal with the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons development. 
C) The United States takes action to disable terrorist groups and rogue states before they can do harm to the United States. 
D) The United States sends medical aid,food relief,and rescue teams to Haiti after the latter is struck by an earthquake. 
E) The United States engages in a trade treaty with Canada and Mexico to lower and eliminate tariffs among the three countries. 
A) The International Monetary Fund lends money to Greece. 
B) The Secretary of State engages in talks with Russia to find a way to deal with the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons development. 
C) The United States takes action to disable terrorist groups and rogue states before they can do harm to the United States. 
D) The United States sends medical aid,food relief,and rescue teams to Haiti after the latter is struck by an earthquake. 
E) The United States engages in a trade treaty with Canada and Mexico to lower and eliminate tariffs among the three countries.

Question 16

The United States supports the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the structure and purpose of the United Nations (UN).

Accepted Answer

Its supreme body is the UN General Assem

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an international humanitarian policy?

Accepted Answer

A) mutually assured destruction 
B) protective tariffs 
C) security assistance 
D) petroleum agreements 
E) disaster relief 
A) mutually assured destruction 
B) protective tariffs 
C) security assistance 
D) petroleum agreements 
E) disaster relief

Question 19

The United States generally avoids making foreign policy on the basis of economic considerations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The president can create legally binding understandings between the United States and another country without seeking the advice and consent of the Senate by using

Accepted Answer

A) a treaty. 
B) an executive agreement. 
C) executive privilege. 
D) an executive order. 
E) the presidential prerogative. 
A) a treaty. 
B) an executive agreement. 
C) executive privilege. 
D) an executive order. 
E) the presidential prerogative.

Another name for the strategy of preventive war is

How did the Cold War change the conduct of American foreign policy?

Security encompasses all of the following EXCEPT ensuring

Which international institution was set up to make long-term loans to capital-hungry countries?

The trade agreement from which the World Trade Organization grew is the

Which choice best defines sanctions?

The foreign policy based on the idea that the United States should take preemptive action against threats to its national security is known as the __________ doctrine.

The Christian Coalition joined groups such as Amnesty International in lobbying Congress to cut trade with countries that persecute religious believers.

Which international institution was established to provide short-term flow of money to help overcome temporary trade deficits?

What does NATO stand for?

The Constitution involves the Senate directly in foreign policy making through

Should the United States avoid foreign entanglements,or should it be engaged in world affairs? Explain your answer.

Explain the role of Congress in modern American foreign policy.

A group other than a nation-state that attempts to play a role in the international system is also known as which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of a diplomatic solution?

The United States supports the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.

Describe the structure and purpose of the United Nations (UN).

Which of the following is an example of an international humanitarian policy?

The United States generally avoids making foreign policy on the basis of economic considerations.

The president can create legally binding understandings between the United States and another country without seeking the advice and consent of the Senate by using

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Exam 14: Foreign Policy

Another name for the strategy of preventive war is

How did the Cold War change the conduct of American foreign policy?

Security encompasses all of the following EXCEPT ensuring

Which international institution was set up to make long-term loans to capital-hungry countries?

The trade agreement from which the World Trade Organization grew is the

Which choice best defines sanctions?

The foreign policy based on the idea that the United States should take preemptive action against threats to its national security is known as the __________ doctrine.

The Christian Coalition joined groups such as Amnesty International in lobbying Congress to cut trade with countries that persecute religious believers.

Which international institution was established to provide short-term flow of money to help overcome temporary trade deficits?

What does NATO stand for?

The Constitution involves the Senate directly in foreign policy making through

Should the United States avoid foreign entanglements,or should it be engaged in world affairs? Explain your answer.

Explain the role of Congress in modern American foreign policy.

A group other than a nation-state that attempts to play a role in the international system is also known as which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of a diplomatic solution?

The United States supports the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.

Describe the structure and purpose of the United Nations (UN).

Which of the following is an example of an international humanitarian policy?

The United States generally avoids making foreign policy on the basis of economic considerations.

The president can create legally binding understandings between the United States and another country without seeking the advice and consent of the Senate by using

Five Principles of Politics

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism and the Separation of Powers

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Congress: the First Branch

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Federal Courts

Public Opinion and the Media

Elections

Political Parties

Groups and Interests

Introduction to Public Policy

Filters