Question 1

What can Congress do to influence foreign policy if it is not satisfied with the way the president has handled foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. 
B)  Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign policy. 
C)  Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. 
D)  Congress can change foreign policy with a joint declaration of two-thirds of each chamber, which does not require the president's signature. 
E)  Congress can appoint a new secretary of state who will implement foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. 
A)  Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. 
B)  Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign policy. 
C)  Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. 
D)  Congress can change foreign policy with a joint declaration of two-thirds of each chamber, which does not require the president's signature. 
E)  Congress can appoint a new secretary of state who will implement foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.

Question 2

What national security risks are presented to the United States by China and India? How likely would a multilateralist U.S. president be to rely on diplomacy instead of military action in dealing with these countries? How likely is it that diplomacy would succeed with each of these countries during a crisis situation? Provide a justification for your answer.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Discuss some

Question 3

Which of the following best summarizes why the protection of intellectual property rights (patents and copyrights) is a complex foreign policy issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  China is the primary violator of intellectual property protections through its piracy of movies, software, and drugs, but the United States has to maintain a close relationship with China because we depend on that country for loans. 
B)  Too many countries are producing generic drug substitutes of pharmaceutical products with American patents poorly, so the drugs are dangerous to the populations of those countries. 
C)  While most Americans believe movie and music piracy should be stopped, many believe companies should provide life-saving drugs at low prices or allow poor countries to produce generic substitutes. 
D)  Americans believe that piracy in any form is wrong, since it affects the American economy, but other countries have no qualms about pirating music, movies, and generic drugs that are protected in the United States. 
E)  Poor countries producing generic drug substitutes could easily obtain the drugs through global firms that have lowered prices on a range of drugs to make them readily available, but these countries want to acquire the profits and so it is difficult to stop the infringement. 
A)  China is the primary violator of intellectual property protections through its piracy of movies, software, and drugs, but the United States has to maintain a close relationship with China because we depend on that country for loans. 
B)  Too many countries are producing generic drug substitutes of pharmaceutical products with American patents poorly, so the drugs are dangerous to the populations of those countries. 
C)  While most Americans believe movie and music piracy should be stopped, many believe companies should provide life-saving drugs at low prices or allow poor countries to produce generic substitutes. 
D)  Americans believe that piracy in any form is wrong, since it affects the American economy, but other countries have no qualms about pirating music, movies, and generic drugs that are protected in the United States. 
E)  Poor countries producing generic drug substitutes could easily obtain the drugs through global firms that have lowered prices on a range of drugs to make them readily available, but these countries want to acquire the profits and so it is difficult to stop the infringement.

Question 4

Conventional and strategic military power is not always useful when dealing with terrorists, who often use the unconventional tactics of __________ warfare.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conventional and strategic military power is not...

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a hegemon?

Accepted Answer

A)  a power that approaches foreign policy by "hedging its bets" and working with countries that do not get along with each other in order to protect its own interests 
B)  a dominant power that maintains and protects the stability of its own system, leaving other countries to fend for themselves in terms of military actions and economic protection 
C)  a lesser power that seeks to destroy the stability of a regional or global system in order to obtain more power for itself 
D)  a power that stockpiles weapons of mass destruction in order to fend off rival powers and maintain the stability of its own regional system 
E)  a dominant power that maintains and protects the stability of a regional or global system by providing services such as military assistance and economic protection 
A)  a power that approaches foreign policy by "hedging its bets" and working with countries that do not get along with each other in order to protect its own interests 
B)  a dominant power that maintains and protects the stability of its own system, leaving other countries to fend for themselves in terms of military actions and economic protection 
C)  a lesser power that seeks to destroy the stability of a regional or global system in order to obtain more power for itself 
D)  a power that stockpiles weapons of mass destruction in order to fend off rival powers and maintain the stability of its own regional system 
E)  a dominant power that maintains and protects the stability of a regional or global system by providing services such as military assistance and economic protection

Question 6

What is global climate change? Why do multilateralists believe cooperation and collaboration is necessary in this area? In what ways do Republicans and Democrats differ on this issue? What position does each party generally take on the issue?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Define global

Question 7

Which of the following agencies is mostly focused on foreign aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Central Intelligence Agency 
B)  the National Security Agency 
C)  the Defense Intelligence Agency 
D)  the Agency for International Development 
E)  the Agency for Foreign Aid and Assistance 
A)  the Central Intelligence Agency 
B)  the National Security Agency 
C)  the Defense Intelligence Agency 
D)  the Agency for International Development 
E)  the Agency for Foreign Aid and Assistance

Question 8

The primary responsibility of the National Security Council is to advise Congress about national and defense policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What makes the armed forces of the United States superior to those in the rest of the world? List the ways in which U.S. military power is unrivaled or formidable. In what situations is conventional and strategic military power not particularly useful?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Note that the

Question 10

Which of the following is most consistent with a multilateral foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFT
A)  
B)  a country's refusal to participate in organized sanctions to stop North Korea's nuclear program 
C)  George W. Bush's renunciation of international treaties 
D)  a country's proclamation of its right to take preemptive military action when the president considers it appropriate 
E)  the U.S. refusal to sign treaties to ban land mines 
A)  the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFT
A)  
B)  a country's refusal to participate in organized sanctions to stop North Korea's nuclear program 
C)  George W. Bush's renunciation of international treaties 
D)  a country's proclamation of its right to take preemptive military action when the president considers it appropriate 
E)  the U.S. refusal to sign treaties to ban land mines

Question 11

What is the primary responsibility of the secretary of state?

Accepted Answer

A)  national defense policy 
B)  homeland security 
C)  intelligence 
D)  diplomacy 
E)  military policy 
A)  national defense policy 
B)  homeland security 
C)  intelligence 
D)  diplomacy 
E)  military policy

Question 12

Why did the United States agree to replace the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade with the World Trade Organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  to increase the number of markets readily available for American products and services and to halt piracy of patented and copyrighted goods 
B)  to prevent the salaries of American workers from increasing faster than inflation 
C)  to relocate manufacturing jobs to other countries in order to take advantage of cheaper labor 
D)  to slow down the pace of globalization 
E)  to make it harder for goods manufactured in Canada and Mexico using cheap labor to enter the United States tariff-free 
A)  to increase the number of markets readily available for American products and services and to halt piracy of patented and copyrighted goods 
B)  to prevent the salaries of American workers from increasing faster than inflation 
C)  to relocate manufacturing jobs to other countries in order to take advantage of cheaper labor 
D)  to slow down the pace of globalization 
E)  to make it harder for goods manufactured in Canada and Mexico using cheap labor to enter the United States tariff-free

Question 13

What is the main foreign or defense policy threat posed by Iran?

Accepted Answer

A)  civil unrest 
B)  nuclear capabilities 
C)  economic collapse 
D)  trade disagreements 
E)  conventional arms 
A)  civil unrest 
B)  nuclear capabilities 
C)  economic collapse 
D)  trade disagreements 
E)  conventional arms

Question 14

__________ refers to the increasing worldwide integration of markets, production, and communications across national boundaries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to the increasing worldwide integration...

Question 15

One of the primary purposes of the war in Afghanistan was to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent the spread of communism 
B)  remove the Taliban-led government 
C)  protect religious freedom 
D)  retaliate for the bombing of the USS Cole 
E)  protect Iraq from Afghani military attacks 
A)  prevent the spread of communism 
B)  remove the Taliban-led government 
C)  protect religious freedom 
D)  retaliate for the bombing of the USS Cole 
E)  protect Iraq from Afghani military attacks

Question 16

The secretary of __________ is a civilian and a member of the president's Cabinet who advises the president about military policy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The secretary of __________ is a civilian...

Question 17

Who has the ultimate authority and control over U.S. foreign and military policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress 
B)  the president 
C)  the State Department 
D)  the National Security Council 
E)  the Joint Chiefs of Staff 
A)  Congress 
B)  the president 
C)  the State Department 
D)  the National Security Council 
E)  the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Question 18

The president traditionally has more influence over foreign policy than does Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Outline a possible diplomatic solution to a foreign policy crisis involving North Korea's nuclear program. How difficult would it be for the United States and North Korea to reach such a solution?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Note that dip

Question 20

Why is it easier for the president to influence foreign and defense policy than it is for Congress to do so?

Accepted Answer

A)  The president has a larger group of foreign and defense policy advisors. 
B)  The president has unlimited appropriations for foreign and defense policy. 
C)  The president has the power to approve treaties. 
D)  The president can pass laws that require Congress to act. 
E)  The president cannot use the military without prior approval from Congress. 
A)  The president has a larger group of foreign and defense policy advisors. 
B)  The president has unlimited appropriations for foreign and defense policy. 
C)  The president has the power to approve treaties. 
D)  The president can pass laws that require Congress to act. 
E)  The president cannot use the military without prior approval from Congress.

What can Congress do to influence foreign policy if it is not satisfied with the way the president has handled foreign policy?

Which of the following best summarizes why the protection of intellectual property rights (patents and copyrights) is a complex foreign policy issue?

Conventional and strategic military power is not always useful when dealing with terrorists, who often use the unconventional tactics of __________ warfare.

Which of the following best describes a hegemon?

What is global climate change? Why do multilateralists believe cooperation and collaboration is necessary in this area? In what ways do Republicans and Democrats differ on this issue? What position does each party generally take on the issue?

Which of the following agencies is mostly focused on foreign aid?

The primary responsibility of the National Security Council is to advise Congress about national and defense policy.

What makes the armed forces of the United States superior to those in the rest of the world? List the ways in which U.S. military power is unrivaled or formidable. In what situations is conventional and strategic military power not particularly useful?

Which of the following is most consistent with a multilateral foreign policy?

What is the primary responsibility of the secretary of state?

Why did the United States agree to replace the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade with the World Trade Organization?

What is the main foreign or defense policy threat posed by Iran?

__________ refers to the increasing worldwide integration of markets, production, and communications across national boundaries.

One of the primary purposes of the war in Afghanistan was to __________.

The secretary of __________ is a civilian and a member of the president's Cabinet who advises the president about military policy.

Who has the ultimate authority and control over U.S. foreign and military policy?

The president traditionally has more influence over foreign policy than does Congress.

Outline a possible diplomatic solution to a foreign policy crisis involving North Korea's nuclear program. How difficult would it be for the United States and North Korea to reach such a solution?

Why is it easier for the president to influence foreign and defense policy than it is for Congress to do so?

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Exam 18: Foreign Policy and National Defense

What can Congress do to influence foreign policy if it is not satisfied with the way the president has handled foreign policy?

Which of the following best summarizes why the protection of intellectual property rights (patents and copyrights) is a complex foreign policy issue?

Conventional and strategic military power is not always useful when dealing with terrorists, who often use the unconventional tactics of __________ warfare.

Which of the following best describes a hegemon?

What is global climate change? Why do multilateralists believe cooperation and collaboration is necessary in this area? In what ways do Republicans and Democrats differ on this issue? What position does each party generally take on the issue?

Which of the following agencies is mostly focused on foreign aid?

The primary responsibility of the National Security Council is to advise Congress about national and defense policy.

What makes the armed forces of the United States superior to those in the rest of the world? List the ways in which U.S. military power is unrivaled or formidable. In what situations is conventional and strategic military power not particularly useful?

Which of the following is most consistent with a multilateral foreign policy?

What is the primary responsibility of the secretary of state?

Why did the United States agree to replace the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade with the World Trade Organization?

What is the main foreign or defense policy threat posed by Iran?

__________ refers to the increasing worldwide integration of markets, production, and communications across national boundaries.

One of the primary purposes of the war in Afghanistan was to __________.

The secretary of __________ is a civilian and a member of the president's Cabinet who advises the president about military policy.

Who has the ultimate authority and control over U.S. foreign and military policy?

The president traditionally has more influence over foreign policy than does Congress.

Outline a possible diplomatic solution to a foreign policy crisis involving North Korea's nuclear program. How difficult would it be for the United States and North Korea to reach such a solution?

Why is it easier for the president to influence foreign and defense policy than it is for Congress to do so?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism: States and Nation

The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Public Opinion

The News Media

Interest Groups and Business Organizations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

Domestic Policies

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