Question 1

Why was Operation Desert Storm considered a success by the American people,while Operation Iraqi Freedom was not?

Accepted Answer

A) Although President George H.W.Bush and President George W.Bush both acted unilaterally,the quick,decisive victory in Desert Storm brought approval from the American people,while the drawn-out occupation in Iraq brought disapproval. 
B) President George H.W.Bush acted multilaterally and carried out the operation quickly and with few casualties,while President George W.Bush acted unilaterally and the operation became drawn out,resulting in many casualties. 
C) Although far more people died during Desert Storm,most of them were Iraqi people,not U.S.military personnel,so Americans considered the operation successful. 
D) President George H.W.Bush acted unilaterally in Desert Storm and the operation was quick and decisive,which made the American people feel safe,while President George W.Bush wasted time trying to secure approval,which made Americans feel their president was not a good decision maker. 
A) Although President George H.W.Bush and President George W.Bush both acted unilaterally,the quick,decisive victory in Desert Storm brought approval from the American people,while the drawn-out occupation in Iraq brought disapproval. 
B) President George H.W.Bush acted multilaterally and carried out the operation quickly and with few casualties,while President George W.Bush acted unilaterally and the operation became drawn out,resulting in many casualties. 
C) Although far more people died during Desert Storm,most of them were Iraqi people,not U.S.military personnel,so Americans considered the operation successful. 
D) President George H.W.Bush acted unilaterally in Desert Storm and the operation was quick and decisive,which made the American people feel safe,while President George W.Bush wasted time trying to secure approval,which made Americans feel their president was not a good decision maker.

Question 2

Who won the Vietnam War?

Accepted Answer

A) the Warsaw Pact 
B) NATO 
C) communists 
D) South Korea 
A) the Warsaw Pact 
B) NATO 
C) communists 
D) South Korea

Question 3

Which of the following would be most consistent with use of the U.S.military under the Powell Doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A) the war in Iraq 
B) the Gulf War 
C) the Vietnam War 
D) the Cold War 
A) the war in Iraq 
B) the Gulf War 
C) the Vietnam War 
D) the Cold War

Question 4

What is the situation where an entity has clear military superiority and is fighting an enemy that uses unconventional tactics such as ambushes,kidnappings,suicide bombings,and so on?

Accepted Answer

A) symmetrical warfare 
B) terrorism 
C) asymmetrical warfare 
D) conventional military action 
A) symmetrical warfare 
B) terrorism 
C) asymmetrical warfare 
D) conventional military action

Question 5

The 1960s were a turning point in nuclear arms talks for what reason?

Accepted Answer

A) The resources being poured into the Vietnam War made it necessary for both the United States and the Soviet Union to reduce their nuclear stockpiles,so no talks were necessary. 
B) Reconnaissance satellites made it possible for nations to monitor the weapons possessed by other nations,which made cheating on agreements more difficult. 
C) The SALT talks between Henry Kissinger and the Soviet Union fell through when Kissinger was unable to reach any kind of agreement with the Soviets. 
D) Both the United States and the Soviets had sufficient weaponry to ensure second-strike capability,which meant deterrence was successful and talks were unnecessary. 
A) The resources being poured into the Vietnam War made it necessary for both the United States and the Soviet Union to reduce their nuclear stockpiles,so no talks were necessary. 
B) Reconnaissance satellites made it possible for nations to monitor the weapons possessed by other nations,which made cheating on agreements more difficult. 
C) The SALT talks between Henry Kissinger and the Soviet Union fell through when Kissinger was unable to reach any kind of agreement with the Soviets. 
D) Both the United States and the Soviets had sufficient weaponry to ensure second-strike capability,which meant deterrence was successful and talks were unnecessary.

Question 6

__________ is used by governments and is designed to effect change through the use of force.

Accepted Answer

A) Traditional military action 
B) Terrorism 
C) Non-traditional military action 
D) Psychological warfare 
A) Traditional military action 
B) Terrorism 
C) Non-traditional military action 
D) Psychological warfare

Question 7

Describe the Cold War approach to reducing nuclear threats.How do ballistic missile defense (BMD)systems offer an alternative approach? Who have been the strongest advocates for BMD systems? What is the main weakness of the Cold War approach in today's political environment? Should the United States further develop BMD systems,or should nuclear threats be address in some other way?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Identify the C

Question 8

The policy of containment is evident in the United States' response to the __________,which involved U.S.efforts to prevent the further spread of Soviet influence to North America.

Accepted Answer

Cuban Miss

Question 9

The failure to achieve victories during 25 years of engagement in the __________ not only eroded the American public's support for that war,but also affected the public's view of future wars.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The failure to achieve victories during 25...

Question 10

The United States engaged in which of the following military conflicts in order to prevent the spread of communism?

Accepted Answer

A) World War I 
B) World War II 
C) the Vietnam War 
D) the Persian Gulf War 
A) World War I 
B) World War II 
C) the Vietnam War 
D) the Persian Gulf War

Question 11

Poland,Hungary,and the Czech Republic were admitted to NATO in 1998,which was notable for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) Other NATO countries objected strongly,since the democracies were so new. 
B) They presented a huge security risk to NATO. 
C) NATO usually did not accept Western European countries that were so poor. 
D) They were the first Eastern European countries to be admitted to NATO. 
A) Other NATO countries objected strongly,since the democracies were so new. 
B) They presented a huge security risk to NATO. 
C) NATO usually did not accept Western European countries that were so poor. 
D) They were the first Eastern European countries to be admitted to NATO.

Question 12

Terrorists deliberately target __________as part of their attempts to inflict widespread destruction and instill fear in people.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The Truman Doctrine was a pledge by President Harry S.Truman to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) support countries that are essential to U.S.economic interests even if they violate human rights 
B) aid people around the world who are hungry or need medical care 
C) support free people who are fighting to help neighboring countries become free 
D) support free people who are resisting subjugation attempts 
A) support countries that are essential to U.S.economic interests even if they violate human rights 
B) aid people around the world who are hungry or need medical care 
C) support free people who are fighting to help neighboring countries become free 
D) support free people who are resisting subjugation attempts

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the world's superpowers since the end of World War II?

Accepted Answer

A) The United States has been the sole superpower since the end of World War II. 
B) The United States and the Soviet Union were rival superpowers until the end of the Cold War,when the United States became the sole superpower. 
C) The United States and the Soviet Union were rival superpowers until the Cuban Missile Crisis,when the United States and Russia became rival superpowers. 
D) The United States,the United Kingdom,Germany,and the Soviet Union have been rival superpowers since the end of World War II. 
A) The United States has been the sole superpower since the end of World War II. 
B) The United States and the Soviet Union were rival superpowers until the end of the Cold War,when the United States became the sole superpower. 
C) The United States and the Soviet Union were rival superpowers until the Cuban Missile Crisis,when the United States and Russia became rival superpowers. 
D) The United States,the United Kingdom,Germany,and the Soviet Union have been rival superpowers since the end of World War II.

Question 15

How might the premise of the Marshall Plan be translated into the language of the war on terror?

Accepted Answer

A) The United States should focus on humanitarian concerns first,and worry about the war on terror second. 
B) The United States should provide only humanitarian aid,not military intervention,as that is the best way to build allies in the fight against terrorism. 
C) The United States should aid economically weak nations,as they are more susceptible to terrorism. 
D) Rebuilding infrastructure helps trade and increases U.S.economic power in the world,which discourages terrorist attacks on America. 
A) The United States should focus on humanitarian concerns first,and worry about the war on terror second. 
B) The United States should provide only humanitarian aid,not military intervention,as that is the best way to build allies in the fight against terrorism. 
C) The United States should aid economically weak nations,as they are more susceptible to terrorism. 
D) Rebuilding infrastructure helps trade and increases U.S.economic power in the world,which discourages terrorist attacks on America.

Question 16

During the Cold War,the term "Iron Curtain" was used to refer to the way the Soviets divided Europe into Eastern and Western portions,with Eastern Europe under communist rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is most consistent with the new counterinsurgency emphasis of the U.S.military?

Accepted Answer

A) expansion of the U.S.Navy 
B) increased use of traditional combat aircraft 
C) an "enemy-centric" approach to armed conflict 
D) heavy reliance on reserve units 
A) expansion of the U.S.Navy 
B) increased use of traditional combat aircraft 
C) an "enemy-centric" approach to armed conflict 
D) heavy reliance on reserve units

Question 18

The United States and NATO created an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)to provide a secure environment for the development of a legitimate government in Afghanistan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Deterrence is which kind of defense against attack?

Accepted Answer

A) physical 
B) covert 
C) psychological 
D) asymmetrical 
A) physical 
B) covert 
C) psychological 
D) asymmetrical

Question 20

U.S.involvement in Vietnam was largely driven by the philosophy of containment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why was Operation Desert Storm considered a success by the American people,while Operation Iraqi Freedom was not?

Who won the Vietnam War?

Which of the following would be most consistent with use of the U.S.military under the Powell Doctrine?

What is the situation where an entity has clear military superiority and is fighting an enemy that uses unconventional tactics such as ambushes,kidnappings,suicide bombings,and so on?

The 1960s were a turning point in nuclear arms talks for what reason?

__________ is used by governments and is designed to effect change through the use of force.

The policy of containment is evident in the United States' response to the __________,which involved U.S.efforts to prevent the further spread of Soviet influence to North America.

The failure to achieve victories during 25 years of engagement in the __________ not only eroded the American public's support for that war,but also affected the public's view of future wars.

The United States engaged in which of the following military conflicts in order to prevent the spread of communism?

Poland,Hungary,and the Czech Republic were admitted to NATO in 1998,which was notable for which of the following reasons?

Terrorists deliberately target __________as part of their attempts to inflict widespread destruction and instill fear in people.

The Truman Doctrine was a pledge by President Harry S.Truman to do which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the world's superpowers since the end of World War II?

How might the premise of the Marshall Plan be translated into the language of the war on terror?

During the Cold War,the term "Iron Curtain" was used to refer to the way the Soviets divided Europe into Eastern and Western portions,with Eastern Europe under communist rule.

Which of the following is most consistent with the new counterinsurgency emphasis of the U.S.military?

The United States and NATO created an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)to provide a secure environment for the development of a legitimate government in Afghanistan.

Deterrence is which kind of defense against attack?

U.S.involvement in Vietnam was largely driven by the philosophy of containment.

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Exam 18: Politics and National Security

Why was Operation Desert Storm considered a success by the American people,while Operation Iraqi Freedom was not?

Who won the Vietnam War?

Which of the following would be most consistent with use of the U.S.military under the Powell Doctrine?

What is the situation where an entity has clear military superiority and is fighting an enemy that uses unconventional tactics such as ambushes,kidnappings,suicide bombings,and so on?

The 1960s were a turning point in nuclear arms talks for what reason?

__________ is used by governments and is designed to effect change through the use of force.

The policy of containment is evident in the United States' response to the __________,which involved U.S.efforts to prevent the further spread of Soviet influence to North America.

The failure to achieve victories during 25 years of engagement in the __________ not only eroded the American public's support for that war,but also affected the public's view of future wars.

The United States engaged in which of the following military conflicts in order to prevent the spread of communism?

Poland,Hungary,and the Czech Republic were admitted to NATO in 1998,which was notable for which of the following reasons?

Terrorists deliberately target __________as part of their attempts to inflict widespread destruction and instill fear in people.

The Truman Doctrine was a pledge by President Harry S.Truman to do which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the world's superpowers since the end of World War II?

How might the premise of the Marshall Plan be translated into the language of the war on terror?

During the Cold War,the term "Iron Curtain" was used to refer to the way the Soviets divided Europe into Eastern and Western portions,with Eastern Europe under communist rule.

Which of the following is most consistent with the new counterinsurgency emphasis of the U.S.military?

The United States and NATO created an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)to provide a secure environment for the development of a legitimate government in Afghanistan.

Deterrence is which kind of defense against attack?

U.S.involvement in Vietnam was largely driven by the philosophy of containment.

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Political Culture: Ideas in Conflict

The Constitution: Limiting Governmental Power

Federalism: Dividing Governmental Power

Opinion and Participation: Thinking and Acting in Politics

Mass Media: Setting the Political Agenda

Political Parties: Organizing Politics

Campaigns and Elections: Deciding Who Governs

Interest Groups: Getting Their Share and More

Congress: Politics on Capitol Hill

The President: White House Politics

The Bureaucracy: Bureaucratic Politics

Courts Judicial Politics

Politics and Personal Liberty

Politics and Civil Rights

Politics and the Economy

Politics and Social Welfare

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