GOVT 2305 Chapter 14

If the President wants to avoid having to go to the _____ for ratification of a treaty, he can sign an ____ with a foreign nation instead.

Senate Executive agreement

Which of the following organizations or agreements are primarily related to free trade?

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade World Trade Organization

In foreign policy, the president is _____ central to the process. During _____ periods, Congress and interest groups become more influential.

always normal

During the Cold War, the United States balanced between two extremes. On the one hand, the United States built a huge military force. On the other hand, it frequently stated that it had no intention of attacking the Soviet Union, though it did engage in several proxy conflicts such as Vietnam and Korea. What two principles did the U.S. adopt with the Soviet Union?

deterrence containment

Let us say that the nation of Bermuda was trying to develop the ability to manufacture nuclear weapons and the United States did not want them to do so. Order the following possible responses the United States could use, from the one that is likely to be tried first to the one that is likely to be used only as a last resort.

diplomacy sanctions military force

An economic "carrot" , or incentive, is ______. An economic "stick", or punishment, is _____

foreign aid sanctions

Amnesty International, an association that exposes human rights violations and attempts to influence the United States to curb such abuses, is an example of what type of "nonofficial player" in foreign policy issues?

interest group

From 1641 to 1853, Japan maintained a policy of (almost) never involving itself in the affairs of its neighboring countries, whether it be military conflicts or general power struggles. This is an example of what policy?

isolationism

Russia's military is _____, and the Russian economy is ______.

strong weak

Which of the following statements accurately characterize the current American approach to trade?

America typically tries to protect domestic industries America typically supports free trade agreements

Which of the following are committees in Congress related to foreign policy?

Committee on Foreign Affair Foreign Relations Committee

Which of the following countries have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council?

France China Russia The United Kingdom The United States

Which federal department is responsible for diplomacy?

State

Which of the following are ways in which Congress can check the power of the president in foreign policy?

fail to ratify a treaty refuse to confirm a nominee for ambassador provide no funding for military operation