Question 1

The war and occupation in Iraq and the continuing struggle in Afghanistan dampened much of the initial enthusiasm for the unilateral position advocated by George W. Bush for most of his presidency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the president's foreign policy powers? What are Congress's foreign policy powers? Who has more foreign policy powers and why? Is the existing balance of power between Congress and the president appropriate, or would the United States be better off if one branch's powers were to increase and the other branch's powers decrease? Provide a justification for your answer.

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Question 3

Foreign and national security policy making has traditionally been less democratic than domestic policy making. Why do the president and the executive branch have more power in foreign policy than in domestic policy? Why is the public less involved in foreign policy making?

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Question 4

Which of the following accurately describes the war in Iraq?

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A)  The United States participated in the war but did not lead it. 
B)  The United States stayed in Iraq longer than other countries did. 
C)  Saddam Hussein launched the war through an attack on Iran. 
D)  The United States went to war as retribution for its involvement in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 
E)  The war received near universal praise from U.S. allies.

Question 5

Which of the following would the president be most likely to consult to determine the best way to use the military to destroy North Korea's nuclear capabilities?

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A)  the secretary of defense 
B)  the secretary of Homeland Security 
C)  the secretary of state 
D)  the director of National Intelligence 
E)  the national security advisor

Question 6

When President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talked about a "pivot towards Asia" in America's foreign policy priorities, they were referring to which of the following?

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A)  China's economic rise and increasing military power, along with its takeover of American allies like Vietnam, Taiwan, and Indonesia, leading India and Japan to forge closer relationships with the United States 
B)  the goal of the United States to stay on peaceful terms with China and Japan in order to obtain repayment of the economic development loans America has extended to them 
C)  China's economic rise and increasing military power, along with its interest in countries rich in oil and gas, leading India and Japan to forge closer relationships with the United States 
D)  the increased interest among American businesses in moving factories to Asian countries such as China, Taiwan, and Japan to procure cheaper labor and thereby increase profits 
E)  the rise of economic and military power in India and Japan, along with their interest in countries rich in oil and gas, leading China to forge a closer relationship with the United States

Question 7

Which of the following countries is currently the biggest threat to the United States' superpower status?

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A)  India 
B)  Russia 
C)  Germany 
D)  China 
E)  Brazil

Question 8

The use of tactics and weapons such as roadside bombs, rocket-propelled grenades, sniper rifles, and AK-47 assault rifles in Iraq and Afghanistan is an example of __________ warfare.

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A)  conventional 
B)  symmetrical 
C)  lopsided 
D)  modern 
E)  asymmetric

Question 9

Why are unilateralists dissatisfied with contemporary U.S. foreign policy?

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A)  because the United States does not work closely enough with the United Nations and other international organizations 
B)  because the United States does not provide enough foreign aid to poor countries 
C)  because the United States works diligently to protect its intellectual property rights, even though poor countries need life-saving American drugs 
D)  because the United States has refused to work with its allies to address terrorism 
E)  because the United States relies heavily on negotiations with adversaries and collaboration with allies, particularly in regard to economic and nuclear proliferation issues

Question 10

U.S. foreign policy toward North Korea is largely driven by its __________ ambition.

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Question 11

Which of the following is an example of unilateralism in American foreign policy?

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A)  participation by the U.S. in organized sanctions to stop North Korea's nuclear program 
B)  President Obama's approach to foreign affairs 
C)  the U.S. refusal to sign treaties establishing an international criminal court 
D)  U.S. leadership of and financial contributions to the IMF and World Bank 
E)  the U.S. agreement to suspend normal trade rules and allow global firms to produce critical generic drugs

Question 12

In 2009, why was China concerned about the health care law that was then being crafted in the United States? Why was the Obama administration quick to try to alleviate China's concerns?

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Question 13

If present growth trends in China continue, the Chinese economy measured by GDP will likely surpass that of the United States in the next couple of decades, although GDP per person will lag behind because __________.

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A)  the country exports more goods than it imports 
B)  the large population in China means the standard of living for the average Chinese person will improve more slowly 
C)  the country has had to borrow so much money to stimulate its economy 
D)  China has not had financial reserves needed to extend loans to other countries 
E)  China has been reluctant to institute market-oriented reforms and open itself to investment from abroad

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

To what extent has recent U.S. foreign policy been multilateralist? What kinds of problems in the global world might be more readily solved using a multilateralist approach? Illustrate your answer with two recent U.S. foreign policy examples.

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Question 16

Under George W. Bush's Millennium Challenge Account initiative, how should U.S. foreign aid be doled out?

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A)  to all countries across-the-board 
B)  to all developed countries 
C)  to those countries that have improved in areas essential for democracy 
D)  to those countries that are geographically closest to the United States 
E)  to those countries that use English as a primary or secondary language

Question 17

Which of the following would be most consistent with Barack Obama's "Air-Sea Battle" concept for structuring the military?

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A)  expanding the size of the military to have the capacity to fight two major land wars simultaneously 
B)  using more armed drones to conduct counterinsurgency operations 
C)  increasing the number of large U.S. military bases in Europe 
D)  funding groups that that are attempting to overthrow democratically elected socialist governments 
E)  using the Air Force to fight terrorism and the Navy to provide homeland security

Question 18

What is the primary responsibility of the secretary of defense?

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A)  foreign policy 
B)  intelligence 
C)  diplomacy 
D)  homeland security 
E)  military policy

Question 19

Which of the following has as its primary responsibility conducting surveillance about the inner workings of countries across the world?

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A)  the Department of Defense 
B)  the secretary of state 
C)  the Central Intelligence Agency 
D)  the World Trade Organization 
E)  the Marshall Plan

Question 20

The failure of the U.S. government to notice the developing threat to American interests posed by a new terrorist organization would suggest that the intelligence community is not doing a good job.

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