Exam 18: Foreign Policy and National Defense

Influence in world affairs that derives from the attractiveness to others of a nation's culture, products, and way of life is referred to as __________ power.

What are three ways in which Congress can exercise influence over the president's foreign policy?

What is unilateralism? How was it apparent in U.S. foreign policy making in regard to the war in Iraq? How have unilateral actions prompted anti-Americanism around the globe?

In the debate about whether rich countries should help poor countries develop, what reasons are given for helping poor countries? What can governments of rich countries do that will either help or hinder poor countries? How can foreign aid contribute to global stability and security?

List at least two reasons why countries in the Middle East, in spite of having huge oil wealth, are considered some of the least developed nations of the world. What kinds of conflicts exist in the area? What happened during the Arab Spring? What U.S. foreign policy questions now exist regarding the Middle East?

How have changes to the world economy affected the United States' approach to foreign policy with China?

Terrorism is a technique used to effect political change by instilling __________ among the general public.

The Senate can influence foreign policy by approving (or refusing to approve) __________ negotiated by the president.

Which of the following was true about the U.S. defense budget before big cuts were announced in early 2012?

U.S. foreign policy toward China is largely driven by the fact that China is a large market in an increasingly global economy.

Which of the following is the president most likely to consult with for advice about how to best take advantage of the strengths of the various service branches when conducting a military operation?

Why do citizens play a smaller role in the formation of foreign policy than they do in the formation of domestic policy?

The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) that measures the quantity and quality of foreign aid provided to poor countries ranked the United States low on providing direct foreign aid, but this result may be misleading because __________.

When President Obama took office, why did he emphasize using soft power over use of the military to settle foreign policy disagreements?

The cost of providing health care for military veterans is expected to increase due to the influx of veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Which of the following is most likely to have the greatest influence over U.S. foreign policy?

What roles do the Department of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff play in advising the president on military policy? Describe how these advisors provide the president with different perspectives.

When is the president most likely to pursue foreign policy that is inconsistent with that desired by the public?

Barack Obama's approach to U.S. foreign policy is best described as unilateralist.

How is terrorism fundamentally different from traditional military action?