GOVT 2305 Chapter 14

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

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an example of which of the following kinds of organizations?

international

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

What goals does the International Monetary Fund serve today?

it promotes the structural readjustment of some economies it facilitates international monetary exchange

During the Cold War, the United States had enough nuclear weapons to ensure that they could wipe out the Soviet Union even if the Soviet Union launched a first attack. In turn, the Soviet Union had enough nuclear weapons to ensure that they could wipe out the United States even if the United States launched a first attack. This is an example of which concept?

mutually assured destruction

How many permanent countries with a veto are there on the United Nations Security Council?

5

In which of the following areas has the Russian military been involved?

Crimea Syria The United States

Most foreign policy analysts expect the United States rivalry with China to provoke conflict within three to five years.

False

The president can declare war on an enemy nation.

False

The threat of massive retaliation is more useful in combating terrorism than in fighting traditional nation-states.

False

On which of the following foreign policy priorities does America spend the smallest portion of its budget every year?

humanitarian policies

Economic sanctions imposed unilaterally tend to be successful.

False

Which two decision rules does the 15-member UN Security Council use?

A veto by 1 of the permanent members is enough to reject a proposal A 9-vote majority is required to pass a substantive proposal.

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 humanitarian scenarios are the United States most likely to engage in?

An earthquake in Haiti Famine in South Sudan

Which country is North Korea's major backer and trading partner?

China

Which president's doctrine said that the United States would use military force to eliminate potential threats before they could be put in motion?

Bush

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

Committee on Foreign Affair Foreign Relations Committee

The foreign policy section of the bureaucracy has changed since the September 11 attacks, including the creation of several new posts. Which of the following posts or departments were part of this expansion?

Department of Homeland Security director of national intelligence

China currently has the world's largest, most expensive military.

False

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

France China Russia The United Kingdom The United States

Since 1949, the United States has had been part of a collective security arrangement with most of Western Europe known as the _____. This is an example of a ____ treaty.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Multilateral

This is the supreme body of the United Nations, with each of the 193 member states having one vote.

General Assembly

In which of the following categories does the United States classify North Korea?

Rogue state

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 federal department is responsible for diplomacy?

State

Which of the following statements accurately characterize America's approach to human rights policy?

The United States has a long-standing general commitment to human rights The United States typically provides assistance to nations facing crises and emergencies The United States usually overlooks human rights violations by its major trading partners

Choose all of the following international environmental agreements to which the United States is currently a party.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Montreal Protocol

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

Which of the following military engagements took place without a declaration of war?

War in Afghanistan Iraq War Korean War

If you were the president of a developing country and you wanted to get a low-interest loan to build some roads as a way of promoting trade, you might go to the ____ A few years later, imagine you are facing a massive budget deficit and it looks like your nation might be insolvent. Before you get elected out of office, you might go to the____ for an emergency loan.

World Bank International Monetary Fund

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

always normal

Which of the following powers does the president have in foreign affairs?

appoint ambassador negotiate treaties serve as commander in chief of the armed forces

Economic sanctions can include which of the following actions?

bans on investment trade embargoes

When a country is dealing with a rival nation, there are several options for how to approach the situation. One, called _____, involves trying to halt the military and physical expansion of the rival nation. Another, called _____, involves building up one's military to try and discourage the rival nation from attacking.

containment deterrence

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

What kinds of foreign policy issues might interest groups get involved in?

environmental activists seeking to promote climate agreements objecting to China's piracy of intellectual property rights Jewish Americans lobbying against a foreign deal that they believe hurts Israel attempting to get the United States to oppose human rights abuses by foreign governments

Which of the following trade policies has President Trump imposed in his time as president?

establishing trade sanctions with china withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

foreign aid sanctions

Suppose Saudi Arabia is worried that its regional rival, Iran, is building a new weapon that would be capable of wiping out their country. They attack Iran before the weapon can be completed, thus stopping a future attack before it can happen. This is an example of what?

preventive war

The United States has had _____ success negotiating to limit Iran's nuclear development and _____ success negotiating to limit North Korea's nuclear development.

some no

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

strong weak

In the United States, the biggest losers from free trade are _____, whereas the biggest winners are _____.

workers in manufacturing consumers