Question 1

To maintain the integrity of its intelligence gathering capabilities,the CIA reports on its actions only to the president,and not to the Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Vietnam War can be understood as

Accepted Answer

A) an example of how even a great power may not be able to prevail against a determined enemy unless there is a clear objective and the national will to do so. 
B) an example of the doctrine of containment,because U.S. involvement was designed to prevent the fall of South Vietnam to the communists. 
C) a war that deeply divided the United States and fostered cynicism toward the American government. 
D) All of these are correct. 
E) None of these is correct. 
A) an example of how even a great power may not be able to prevail against a determined enemy unless there is a clear objective and the national will to do so. 
B) an example of the doctrine of containment,because U.S. involvement was designed to prevent the fall of South Vietnam to the communists. 
C) a war that deeply divided the United States and fostered cynicism toward the American government. 
D) All of these are correct. 
E) None of these is correct.

Question 3

Some critics of defense spending argue that there is a trade-off between guns and butter,and the more money spent on defense,the less there is for social spending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Joint Chiefs of Staff is made up of

Accepted Answer

A) the commanding officers of each branch of the armed services,along with a chairperson and vice chairperson. 
B) the heads of the State Department and the Defense Department. 
C) foreign policy advisers who meet with the president daily. 
D) the highest-ranking generals in the U.S. Army. 
E) the critical domestic and foreign policy advisers to the president. 
A) the commanding officers of each branch of the armed services,along with a chairperson and vice chairperson. 
B) the heads of the State Department and the Defense Department. 
C) foreign policy advisers who meet with the president daily. 
D) the highest-ranking generals in the U.S. Army. 
E) the critical domestic and foreign policy advisers to the president.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the Central Intelligence Agency is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It was involved in the overthrow of the Iranian government. 
B) The CIA was created after World War II to coordinate American information and intelligence activities abroad. 
C) The CIA has never been involved in domestic affairs. 
D) Congress requires the CIA to inform relevant congressional committees of current and anticipated covert operations. 
E) The bulk of the material gathered and analyzed by the CIA comes from readily available sources. 
A) It was involved in the overthrow of the Iranian government. 
B) The CIA was created after World War II to coordinate American information and intelligence activities abroad. 
C) The CIA has never been involved in domestic affairs. 
D) Congress requires the CIA to inform relevant congressional committees of current and anticipated covert operations. 
E) The bulk of the material gathered and analyzed by the CIA comes from readily available sources.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

A) Peacekeeping operations 
B) Educational programs 
C) Programs designed to promote world health 
D) Programs designed to spread free trade 
E) Programs designed to promote economic development 
A) Peacekeeping operations 
B) Educational programs 
C) Programs designed to promote world health 
D) Programs designed to spread free trade 
E) Programs designed to promote economic development

Question 7

The role of gathering and interpreting intelligence about foreign countries in order to allow policymakers to make good foreign policy decisions was given to

Accepted Answer

A) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 
B) the Central Intelligence Agency (CI
A) . 
C) the National Security Council. 
D) Both a and b are correct. 
E) All of the above are correct. 
A) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 
B) the Central Intelligence Agency (CI
A) . 
C) the National Security Council. 
D) Both a and b are correct. 
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 8

The military influence of U.S.foreign policy has historically been centered in

Accepted Answer

A) the Middle East. 
B) Southeast Asia. 
C) Central America and the Caribbean. 
D) Africa. 
E) Western Europe. 
A) the Middle East. 
B) Southeast Asia. 
C) Central America and the Caribbean. 
D) Africa. 
E) Western Europe.

Question 9

Provide an example of a foreign policy guided by isolationism.

Accepted Answer

An example of a foreign policy guided by

Question 10

The National Security Council was created to

Accepted Answer

A) carry out covert missions in other countries. 
B) protect the homeland against attacks and invasions. 
C) coordinate American foreign and military policy. 
D) prevent the Joint Chiefs of Staff from usurping power. 
E) gather intelligence about foreign countries. 
A) carry out covert missions in other countries. 
B) protect the homeland against attacks and invasions. 
C) coordinate American foreign and military policy. 
D) prevent the Joint Chiefs of Staff from usurping power. 
E) gather intelligence about foreign countries.

Question 11

Tourism can be understood as part of American foreign relations today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How many members are there in the United Nations General Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 60 
C) 192 
D) 100 
E) 320 
A) 15 
B) 60 
C) 192 
D) 100 
E) 320

Question 13

In general,how do conservatives and liberals differ when it comes to defense spending?

Accepted Answer

A) Conservatives advocate increases in defense spending; liberals are generally skeptical of increases in defense spending. 
B) Conservatives are skeptical of increases in defense spending; liberals advocate increases in defense spending. 
C) Conservatives favor social spending over defense spending; liberals favor defense spending over social spending. 
D) Conservatives emphasize strong economies; liberals emphasize strong military readiness. 
E) None of these is true. 
A) Conservatives advocate increases in defense spending; liberals are generally skeptical of increases in defense spending. 
B) Conservatives are skeptical of increases in defense spending; liberals advocate increases in defense spending. 
C) Conservatives favor social spending over defense spending; liberals favor defense spending over social spending. 
D) Conservatives emphasize strong economies; liberals emphasize strong military readiness. 
E) None of these is true.

Question 14

How many countries have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 10 
C) 5 
D) 15 
E) 9 
A) 1 
B) 10 
C) 5 
D) 15 
E) 9

Question 15

Currently,Congress appropriates ___ percent of the federal budget for economic and humanitarian foreign aid.

Accepted Answer

A) Less than 1 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 13 
E) 27 
A) Less than 1 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 13 
E) 27

Question 16

What are economic sanctions,and how have they been used to pursue foreign policy goals?

Accepted Answer

Economic sanctions are a form of trade r

Question 17

Which of the following countries is not among those who have declared that they have nuclear weapons?

Accepted Answer

A) Russia 
B) Britain 
C) France 
D) China 
E) Israel 
A) Russia 
B) Britain 
C) France 
D) China 
E) Israel

Question 18

Five countries (the United States,Japan,Great Britain,France,and Russia)have permanent seats on the Security Council.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How has United States foreign policy contributed both to the nuclear arms race and to efforts to reduce nuclear weapons? Does it appear that we are heading for further reductions or for a new arms race?

Accepted Answer

United States foreign policy has played

Question 20

When a country exports more than it imports,it has a balance-of-trade deficit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To maintain the integrity of its intelligence gathering capabilities,the CIA reports on its actions only to the president,and not to the Congress.

The Vietnam War can be understood as

Some critics of defense spending argue that there is a trade-off between guns and butter,and the more money spent on defense,the less there is for social spending.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff is made up of

Which of the following statements about the Central Intelligence Agency is FALSE?

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the United Nations?

The role of gathering and interpreting intelligence about foreign countries in order to allow policymakers to make good foreign policy decisions was given to

The military influence of U.S.foreign policy has historically been centered in

Provide an example of a foreign policy guided by isolationism.

The National Security Council was created to

Tourism can be understood as part of American foreign relations today.

How many members are there in the United Nations General Assembly?

In general,how do conservatives and liberals differ when it comes to defense spending?

How many countries have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council?

Currently,Congress appropriates ___ percent of the federal budget for economic and humanitarian foreign aid.

What are economic sanctions,and how have they been used to pursue foreign policy goals?

Which of the following countries is not among those who have declared that they have nuclear weapons?

Five countries (the United States,Japan,Great Britain,France,and Russia)have permanent seats on the Security Council.

How has United States foreign policy contributed both to the nuclear arms race and to efforts to reduce nuclear weapons? Does it appear that we are heading for further reductions or for a new arms race?

When a country exports more than it imports,it has a balance-of-trade deficit.

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Exam 17: National Security Policymaking

To maintain the integrity of its intelligence gathering capabilities,the CIA reports on its actions only to the president,and not to the Congress.

The Vietnam War can be understood as

Some critics of defense spending argue that there is a trade-off between guns and butter,and the more money spent on defense,the less there is for social spending.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff is made up of

Which of the following statements about the Central Intelligence Agency is FALSE?

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the United Nations?

The role of gathering and interpreting intelligence about foreign countries in order to allow policymakers to make good foreign policy decisions was given to

The military influence of U.S.foreign policy has historically been centered in

Provide an example of a foreign policy guided by isolationism.

The National Security Council was created to

Tourism can be understood as part of American foreign relations today.

How many members are there in the United Nations General Assembly?

In general,how do conservatives and liberals differ when it comes to defense spending?

How many countries have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council?

Currently,Congress appropriates ___ percent of the federal budget for economic and humanitarian foreign aid.

What are economic sanctions,and how have they been used to pursue foreign policy goals?

Which of the following countries is not among those who have declared that they have nuclear weapons?

Five countries (the United States,Japan,Great Britain,France,and Russia)have permanent seats on the Security Council.

How has United States foreign policy contributed both to the nuclear arms race and to efforts to reduce nuclear weapons? Does it appear that we are heading for further reductions or for a new arms race?

When a country exports more than it imports,it has a balance-of-trade deficit.

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

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