Question 1

__________ is a policy of taking action before the United States is attacked rather than waiting for provocation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a policy of taking action...

Question 2

The Obama administration's foreign and defense policy has been largely guided by cold calculations of the costs and benefits of action.It can thus be described as a(n)__________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A) realist 
B) unilateralist 
C) isolationist 
D) opportunistic 
A) realist 
B) unilateralist 
C) isolationist 
D) opportunistic

Question 3

Which of the following countries is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

Accepted Answer

A) Germany 
B) Spain 
C) Italy 
D) the United States 
A) Germany 
B) Spain 
C) Italy 
D) the United States

Question 4

Although the Obama administration favors diplomacy in international affairs,it has shown a willingness to use hard power in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Afghanistan 
B) China 
C) North Korea 
D) Russia 
A) Afghanistan 
B) China 
C) North Korea 
D) Russia

Question 5

Discuss the factors that led to the war in Iraq.How successful was the United States in this conflict?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Discuss how th

Question 6

One component of the __________ was the belief that the United States has the right to attack any nation that constitutes a serious threat to the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One component of the __________ was the...

Question 7

Congress ended the military draft shortly before the end of the Vietnam War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the primary reasons for undertaking the war in Afghanistan was __________.

Accepted Answer

A) nation building 
B) protection of religious freedom 
C) retaliation for the bombing of the USS Cole 
D) protection of Iraq from Afghan military attacks 
A) nation building 
B) protection of religious freedom 
C) retaliation for the bombing of the USS Cole 
D) protection of Iraq from Afghan military attacks

Question 9

The Joint Chiefs of Staff serve as advisers to the president on military policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is most consistent with the concept of diplomacy?

Accepted Answer

A) counterintelligence 
B) military threats 
C) negotiation 
D) confrontation 
A) counterintelligence 
B) military threats 
C) negotiation 
D) confrontation

Question 11

Who was President Bush referring to when he asked a joint session of Congress,"Why do they hate us?"

Accepted Answer

A) the terrorists who attacked the United States on September 11,2001 
B) the leaders of Iran,who threatened to launch a nuclear attack against Israel,an American ally 
C) the people of Iraq,who opposed the U.S.occupation of their country 
D) the leaders of the Taliban in Afghanistan,who vowed to fight the United States 
A) the terrorists who attacked the United States on September 11,2001 
B) the leaders of Iran,who threatened to launch a nuclear attack against Israel,an American ally 
C) the people of Iraq,who opposed the U.S.occupation of their country 
D) the leaders of the Taliban in Afghanistan,who vowed to fight the United States

Question 12

What is the role of the national security adviser?

Accepted Answer

A) to provide the president with information that reinforces the president's foreign policy positions 
B) to act as a liaison between the Department of Defense and the military 
C) to lead the Department of Homeland Security 
D) to give the president independent advice about foreign and military policy 
A) to provide the president with information that reinforces the president's foreign policy positions 
B) to act as a liaison between the Department of Defense and the military 
C) to lead the Department of Homeland Security 
D) to give the president independent advice about foreign and military policy

Question 13

To what extent has recent U.S.foreign policy been isolationist? Illustrate your answer with two recent foreign policy examples.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define isolati

Question 14

Congress can exercise influence over foreign policy through its power to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) command the armed forces 
B) ratify treaties 
C) recognize the sovereignty of foreign countries 
D) receive diplomats 
A) command the armed forces 
B) ratify treaties 
C) recognize the sovereignty of foreign countries 
D) receive diplomats

Question 15

What is the intelligence community? List two of the major players.How well do they coordinate their work?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe how t

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following constitutes a significant,contemporary challenge to U.S.foreign policy efforts in nation building?

Accepted Answer

A) The United States is no longer in a position to provide large amounts of foreign aid to countries because of the current federal deficit. 
B) Today many countries led by dictators are deeply divided,and citizens who call for democracy are subjected to military force. 
C) There is no clear goal behind helping countries rebuild after a dictator has been removed from control. 
D) Most countries needing help today have very negative attitudes toward the United States. 
A) The United States is no longer in a position to provide large amounts of foreign aid to countries because of the current federal deficit. 
B) Today many countries led by dictators are deeply divided,and citizens who call for democracy are subjected to military force. 
C) There is no clear goal behind helping countries rebuild after a dictator has been removed from control. 
D) Most countries needing help today have very negative attitudes toward the United States.

Question 18

Given the size of its economy and increased globalization,U.S.foreign policy toward __________ is motivated primarily by trade policy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the size of its economy and...

Question 19

The "__________ complex" is a term coined by President Dwight Eisenhower in his Farewell Address when he warned that the United States must be wary of supporting defense spending as a way to protect jobs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "__________ complex" is a term coined...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that C

__________ is a policy of taking action before the United States is attacked rather than waiting for provocation.

The Obama administration's foreign and defense policy has been largely guided by cold calculations of the costs and benefits of action.It can thus be described as a(n)__________ approach.

Which of the following countries is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

Although the Obama administration favors diplomacy in international affairs,it has shown a willingness to use hard power in __________.

Discuss the factors that led to the war in Iraq.How successful was the United States in this conflict?

One component of the __________ was the belief that the United States has the right to attack any nation that constitutes a serious threat to the United States.

Congress ended the military draft shortly before the end of the Vietnam War.

One of the primary reasons for undertaking the war in Afghanistan was __________.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff serve as advisers to the president on military policy.

Which of the following is most consistent with the concept of diplomacy?

Who was President Bush referring to when he asked a joint session of Congress,"Why do they hate us?"

What is the role of the national security adviser?

To what extent has recent U.S.foreign policy been isolationist? Illustrate your answer with two recent foreign policy examples.

Congress can exercise influence over foreign policy through its power to __________.

What is the intelligence community? List two of the major players.How well do they coordinate their work?

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

Which of the following constitutes a significant,contemporary challenge to U.S.foreign policy efforts in nation building?

Given the size of its economy and increased globalization,U.S.foreign policy toward __________ is motivated primarily by trade policy.

The "__________ complex" is a term coined by President Dwight Eisenhower in his Farewell Address when he warned that the United States must be wary of supporting defense spending as a way to protect jobs.

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

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Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

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Exam 18: Making Foreign and Defense Policy

__________ is a policy of taking action before the United States is attacked rather than waiting for provocation.

The Obama administration's foreign and defense policy has been largely guided by cold calculations of the costs and benefits of action.It can thus be described as a(n)__________ approach.

Which of the following countries is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

Although the Obama administration favors diplomacy in international affairs,it has shown a willingness to use hard power in __________.

Discuss the factors that led to the war in Iraq.How successful was the United States in this conflict?

One component of the __________ was the belief that the United States has the right to attack any nation that constitutes a serious threat to the United States.

Congress ended the military draft shortly before the end of the Vietnam War.

One of the primary reasons for undertaking the war in Afghanistan was __________.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff serve as advisers to the president on military policy.

Which of the following is most consistent with the concept of diplomacy?

Who was President Bush referring to when he asked a joint session of Congress,"Why do they hate us?"

What is the role of the national security adviser?

To what extent has recent U.S.foreign policy been isolationist? Illustrate your answer with two recent foreign policy examples.

Congress can exercise influence over foreign policy through its power to __________.

What is the intelligence community? List two of the major players.How well do they coordinate their work?

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

Which of the following constitutes a significant,contemporary challenge to U.S.foreign policy efforts in nation building?

Given the size of its economy and increased globalization,U.S.foreign policy toward __________ is motivated primarily by trade policy.

The "__________ complex" is a term coined by President Dwight Eisenhower in his Farewell Address when he warned that the United States must be wary of supporting defense spending as a way to protect jobs.

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

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Filters