Exam 12: Foreign Policy and Homeland Security

______ policy refers to the goals set and the actions taken by government officials directed at the conduct of military affairs.

Comparing the 1950s through the 1970s with the present day, the U.S.national security policy has shifted from an emphasis on ______.

The most important body of the United Nations, the ______ has a rotating membership of 10 nations that includes five permanent members.

______ refers to a tool of foreign policy that involves sending financial and development assistance to other countries.

Which of the following is NOT a foreign policy tool that the U.S.government utilizes to promote national security along with economic and political goals?

The ______ is the U.S.government division that distributes and manages the distribution of financial resources directly to other nations.

The World Bank was created at about the same time as the UN, in ______.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in ______.

This controversial law provided for an increase in the use of surveillance by the U.S.government to prevent terrorism.

Why does the United States provide foreign aid? What are the goals and challenges of foreign aid provided by the United States?

The ______ is the federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety of U.S.domestic travel.

Foreign aid is defined as ______ and represents ______ of the federal budget.

Which organization is most likely to raise issues and concerns regarding the potential violations of civil liberties and rights of various antiterrorism policies and surveillance?

The ______, which began after the Korean War and lasted until the 1980s, was a time of confrontation through surrogate nations between the U.S.S.R.and the United States.

The U.S.war on ______ began in 2001.

The National Security Council is chaired by the ______.

What were the criticisms of the U.S.intelligence agencies following the 9/11 attacks?

Which statement describes the branch(es) of the federal government that is/are most heavily involved in foreign policy?

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was developed in response to the threat of aggression from whom?

The ______ includes a range of U.S.military and government officials who advise the President on issues of foreign policy.