Question 1

Explain the concept of containment and discuss how it relates to the Truman Doctrine.

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Question 2

Explain what the internationally recognized solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is. Discuss American foreign policy toward Israel, and explain whether U.S. policy is consistent with the internationally recognized solution to the problem.

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Question 3

Given the dynamics of the process of diplomacy, which of the following is necessary for it to be successful?

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A)  If all parties involved have a history of successful diplomacy 
B)  If all parties are allies 
C)  If all parties are equal in their military power 
D)  If all parties are equal in their economic power 
E)  If all parties are willing to negotiate.

Question 4

To whom does the National Security Council report?

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A)  The joint chiefs of staff 
B)  CIA 
C)  Congress 
D)  State Department 
E)  President

Question 5

Trace the evolution of American foreign policy from isolationism to global leadership.

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Question 6

The Cold War was an ideological, political, and economic confrontation between which of the following two powers?

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A)  France and Germany 
B)  Britain and France 
C)  United States and Japan 
D)  United States and China 
E)  United States and the Soviet Union

Question 7

Characterize the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Explain the degree to which the relationship between the United States and Russia is similar.

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Question 8

Explain how the war on terror has influenced relations between the United States and other countries.

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Question 9

When a country settles a dispute with another country using peaceful means instead of resorting to war, it is an example of which of the following?

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A)  Arbitrage 
B)  Diplomacy 
C)  Collective bargaining 
D)  Isolationism 
E)  Expansionism

Question 10

The relatively quick task of defeating the Iraqi military during the 2003 Iraq War, was followed by which of the following?

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A)  The immediate establishment of a flourishing democracy 
B)  A return to dictatorship, led by the sons of Saddam Hussein 
C)  The coalition invasion of Iran 
D)  A short lived anti-coalition Kurdish insurgency 
E)  Instability because of both ethnic conflicts between Iraqis and resistance to foreign occupation

Question 11

Which of the following foreign policy actions was the achievement of the Iranian nuclear deal an example of?

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A)  Economic aid 
B)  Military action 
C)  Covert action 
D)  Diplomacy 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

The Cold War refers to a conflict between the United States and its democratic allies, and which set of countries?

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A)  The "Asian Tigers" 
B)  The Axis powers of Germany, Italy, and Japan 
C)  The Soviet Union and communist-allied countries 
D)  South America and leftist guerrillas 
E)  The European Union

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a U.S. isolationist policy?

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A)  First Gulf War 
B)  Formation of NATO 
C)  Containment doctrine 
D)  Monroe Doctrine 
E)  The Vietnam War

Question 14

To which of the following does diplomacy refer?

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A)  Being inoffensive and politically correct 
B)  A philosophy that sees nations as normally willing to cooperate 
C)  Formal public meetings held by heads of government 
D)  Relations between countries, including the settling of disputes and conflicts among nations by peaceful and non-military methods 
E)  The manner in which the armed forces are deployed

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the Department of Defense?

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A)  It is smaller than the State Department. 
B)  It was created to gather all military activities under one department. 
C)  It is headed by the military joint chiefs of staff. 
D)  It has consistently grown in size under every president. 
E)  It is staffed entirely by uniformed personnel.

Exam 16: Foreign Policy