Question 1

Which of the following is an example of the exercise of America's soft power?

Accepted Answer

A)  President John F. Kennedy's authorization of military forces in Cuba 
B)  President George W. Bush's demand that the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan turn over Osama bin Laden 
C)  Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Africa to address members of the small-business program in Zambia 
D)  the Roosevelt Corollary 
A)  President John F. Kennedy's authorization of military forces in Cuba 
B)  President George W. Bush's demand that the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan turn over Osama bin Laden 
C)  Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Africa to address members of the small-business program in Zambia 
D)  the Roosevelt Corollary

Question 2

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 3

The Joint Chiefs of Staff serves as an adviser to the president on military policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Who instituted the Marshall Plan and who benefited directly from it?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Soviet Union instituted the Marshall Plan to benefit Eastern Europe. 
B)  Germany instituted the Marshall Plan to benefit the United States. 
C)  The United States instituted the Marshall Plan to benefit Western Europe. 
D)  Eastern Europe instituted the Marshall Plan to benefit Western Europe. 
A)  The Soviet Union instituted the Marshall Plan to benefit Eastern Europe. 
B)  Germany instituted the Marshall Plan to benefit the United States. 
C)  The United States instituted the Marshall Plan to benefit Western Europe. 
D)  Eastern Europe instituted the Marshall Plan to benefit Western Europe.

Question 5

Free trade agreements are designed to prevent which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  globalization 
B)  democratic enlargement 
C)  détente 
D)  protectionism 
A)  globalization 
B)  democratic enlargement 
C)  détente 
D)  protectionism

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terrorism is a technique used to effect...

Question 7

Terrorists are most likely to target which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  elected officials 
B)  members of the military 
C)  noncombatants 
D)  bureaucrats 
A)  elected officials 
B)  members of the military 
C)  noncombatants 
D)  bureaucrats

Question 8

One highly visible element of U.S.foreign policy in recent years has been the pursuit of __________ and empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A)  indigenous rights 
B)  gay rights 
C)  women's rights 
D)  civil rights 
A)  indigenous rights 
B)  gay rights 
C)  women's rights 
D)  civil rights

Question 9

Recent U.S.foreign policy under both Democratic and Republican secretaries of state has focused on women's rights and empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The United States became involved in Vietnam to support the North Vietnamese who were fighting against communist aggression committed by the South Vietnamese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How has the United States' approach to foreign policy with China changed over time?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Observe how U.

Question 12

Which of the following is a critique of the military-industrial complex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ordinary citizens are generally uninformed about how the military-industrial complex works. 
B)  Defense industry interest groups have too much influence over defense policy. 
C)  The military decision-making process is too slow and complex. 
D)  The president should have more influence over defense policy because the Constitution puts him or her in charge of the military-industrial complex. 
A)  Ordinary citizens are generally uninformed about how the military-industrial complex works. 
B)  Defense industry interest groups have too much influence over defense policy. 
C)  The military decision-making process is too slow and complex. 
D)  The president should have more influence over defense policy because the Constitution puts him or her in charge of the military-industrial complex.

Question 13

How has the rise of China and India as economic powers with global influence affected U.S.economic policy? Explain the U.S.relationship with each country.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 14

How has U.S.foreign policy in Iran and North Korea been similar for much of the past decade?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been driven by the nuclear threat that the countries pose. 
B)  It has been largely driven by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 
C)  It has been largely determined by the wealth of natural resources the countries possess. 
D)  It has emphasized diplomacy over military action. 
A)  It has been driven by the nuclear threat that the countries pose. 
B)  It has been largely driven by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 
C)  It has been largely determined by the wealth of natural resources the countries possess. 
D)  It has emphasized diplomacy over military action.

Question 15

What is a primary responsibility of the Department of Defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  to formulate diplomatic policy 
B)  to implement military policy 
C)  to coordinate domestic security efforts 
D)  to advise the president about national security threats 
A)  to formulate diplomatic policy 
B)  to implement military policy 
C)  to coordinate domestic security efforts 
D)  to advise the president about national security threats

Question 16

During President George W.Bush's 2002 State of the Union Address,President Bush identified Iraq,North Korea,and Iran as a(n)"__________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of During President George W.Bush's 2002 State of...

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the Central Intelligence Agency 
B)  the Director of National Intelligence 
C)  the secretary of homeland security 
D)  the Joint Chiefs of Staff 
A)  the Central Intelligence Agency 
B)  the Director of National Intelligence 
C)  the secretary of homeland security 
D)  the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Question 19

If the president wishes to address a foreign policy crisis without using the military,the president may instead opt for the use of __________ as orchestrated by the Department of State.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the president wishes to address a...

Question 20

How were the Cold War conflicts fundamentally different from more recent conflicts involving terrorism? What were the principal conflicts and where did they take place? Who were the principal combatants? How were these conflicts resolved?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe the f

Which of the following is an example of the exercise of America's soft power?

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

The Joint Chiefs of Staff serves as an adviser to the president on military policy.

Who instituted the Marshall Plan and who benefited directly from it?

Free trade agreements are designed to prevent which of the following?

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

Terrorists are most likely to target which of the following?

One highly visible element of U.S.foreign policy in recent years has been the pursuit of __________ and empowerment.

Recent U.S.foreign policy under both Democratic and Republican secretaries of state has focused on women's rights and empowerment.

The United States became involved in Vietnam to support the North Vietnamese who were fighting against communist aggression committed by the South Vietnamese.

How has the United States' approach to foreign policy with China changed over time?

Which of the following is a critique of the military-industrial complex?

How has the rise of China and India as economic powers with global influence affected U.S.economic policy? Explain the U.S.relationship with each country.

How has U.S.foreign policy in Iran and North Korea been similar for much of the past decade?

What is a primary responsibility of the Department of Defense?

During President George W.Bush's 2002 State of the Union Address,President Bush identified Iraq,North Korea,and Iran as a(n)"__________."

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

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

If the president wishes to address a foreign policy crisis without using the military,the president may instead opt for the use of __________ as orchestrated by the Department of State.

How were the Cold War conflicts fundamentally different from more recent conflicts involving terrorism? What were the principal conflicts and where did they take place? Who were the principal combatants? How were these conflicts resolved?

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Exam 18: Foreign and Defense Policy

Which of the following is an example of the exercise of America's soft power?

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

The Joint Chiefs of Staff serves as an adviser to the president on military policy.

Who instituted the Marshall Plan and who benefited directly from it?

Free trade agreements are designed to prevent which of the following?

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

Terrorists are most likely to target which of the following?

One highly visible element of U.S.foreign policy in recent years has been the pursuit of __________ and empowerment.

Recent U.S.foreign policy under both Democratic and Republican secretaries of state has focused on women's rights and empowerment.

The United States became involved in Vietnam to support the North Vietnamese who were fighting against communist aggression committed by the South Vietnamese.

How has the United States' approach to foreign policy with China changed over time?

Which of the following is a critique of the military-industrial complex?

How has the rise of China and India as economic powers with global influence affected U.S.economic policy? Explain the U.S.relationship with each country.

How has U.S.foreign policy in Iran and North Korea been similar for much of the past decade?

What is a primary responsibility of the Department of Defense?

During President George W.Bush's 2002 State of the Union Address,President Bush identified Iraq,North Korea,and Iran as a(n)"__________."

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

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

If the president wishes to address a foreign policy crisis without using the military,the president may instead opt for the use of __________ as orchestrated by the Department of State.

How were the Cold War conflicts fundamentally different from more recent conflicts involving terrorism? What were the principal conflicts and where did they take place? Who were the principal combatants? How were these conflicts resolved?

American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

The Campaign Process

The News Media

Interest Groups

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Filters