Exam 12: Foreign Policy and Homeland Security

The major thrust of the U.S.foreign policy between the 1950s and early 1990s could be described as ______.

Discuss how U.S.defense spending compares to that of other countries and the historical roots that led to our modern-day situation.Then explore the advantages and disadvantages of this spending policy (in other words, what is sacrificed when money is spent on defense?).Finally, broadly outline the defense approach being taken by President Obama.

______ have taken on a much greater role than in the recent past to implement national security policies of the United States, including surveillance by the NSA.

The ______ was established following World War II to address the growing inter-relationship of all nations through global trade as a way to encourage interaction and communication.

The headquarters for the United Nations are in which of the following cities?

Compared to the Bush administration, the Obama administration has placed a greater emphasis on ______ in foreign policy.

The United States emerged from the war in 1945 as one of the world's leading ______ and ______ powers.

The National Security Agency (NSA) began operating during which war?

The ______ analyzed many failures of the FBI, CIA, and other departments and agencies involved in national security, leading to the most sweeping overhaul of the intelligence functions of government.

In broad terms, discuss the changes in focus of the U.S.foreign policy beginning after World War II.What was the major thrust of activities immediately after WWII, in the 1960s through 1980s, in the 1990s through 2001, and in the modern times? How did the focus and priorities of U.S.policies shift?

Which organization is a global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity?

Which organization administers trade agreements among nations to settle conflicts over trade disputes?

The ______ is a cabinet-level department established after the 2001 terrorist attacks that is responsible for transportation security, preventing domestic terrorism, and many other aspects of domestic safety.

Discuss the challenges the United States faces with regard to homeland security as revealed by significant reports that analyzed the concerns.Identify a common theme that threads among these challenges that relates to the effectiveness and efficiency of the U.S.government.

The implementation of the ______ helped to ensure a secure and more viable Europe after WWII.

Which statement accurately describes the case of controversy over the National Security Agency that begins Chapter 12?

The policy tool used in foreign policy to reconstruct or otherwise improve conditions in another country in order to promote stability reducing threats to U.S.interests.

The UN General Assembly consists of five permanent members: ______.

Over the past several decades, increasing ______ has led to a growing emphasis on economic issues in the U.S.foreign policy.

The ______ was named after Secretary of State George Marshall.