Government Unit Test (Ch. 17 and Ch.18)
Least Developed Countries
LDCs) the poorest countries in the world, numbering around 50, with the lowest per capita incomes and living standards
What is the link between illegal production of foreign goods and U.S. foreign policy goals?
The United States protects economic interests by stopping illegal production of foreign goods
Which of the following is an example of an IGO?
United Nations
Embargo
a ban on trade with another country
Foreign Policy
a course of action developed by a country's leaders to pursue the nation's vital interests in its dealings with other countries
Ambassador
a diplomatic official of the highest rank sent by one country as its long-term representative to another country or to an international organization
Summit
a gathering of heads of state or other high-ranking officials to discuss matters of great importance to their countries
Covenant
a legally binding agreement
Sanction
a measure taken by one or more nations to pressure another country into changing its policies or complying with international law
Covert Action
a secret operation that supports a country's foreign policy
Collective Security
a system for maintaining peace based on an agreement among nations to act together to prevent or defend against aggression
U.S. foreign policy helps advance humanitarian ideals by
all of the above
Protocol
an amendment or addition to a treaty or convention
Global Warming
an increase in world temperatures, believed to be caused by increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
Convention
an international agreement on matters of broad interest
Visa
an official document issued by a country's government allowing a foreigner to enter and travel in that country
Which worldview shaped the Bush administration's foreign policy?
antiterrorism
The worldview on foreign policy that focuses on controlling aggressive nations is called
containment
Sustainable Development
economic development that meets the needs of people today without exhausting the resources that will be needed to sustain future generations
What is diplomatic immunity?
exemption from a host country's laws for ambassadors
The Trading with the Enemy Act of 1917 is an aspect of the United States'
foreign policy
The need to get a majority of members to support a decision is a downside to membership in an IGO because
going along with the majority may mean surrendering a bit of national sovereignty
Which of the following is the most important influence Congress has on foreign policy?
having control over funds
Multilateral
having to do with three or more countries
The goals of the Millennium Declaration are meant to
help impoverished people around the world
The United Nations is a champion of sustainable development. This means that it
helps the economy of developing countries in a way that meets the needs of the world's people without exhausting resources
Intelligence
information about the activities and intentions of other countries
An NGO whose purpose is advocacy would most likely have
members speaking out on issues related to human rights
In U.S. foreign policy, forming military alliances and armed forces are used to ensure
national security
Thinkers who support isolationism believe that the United States should
pull away from world affairs
Human Rights
rights that are regarded as belonging to all people; such as the right to life, liberty, and equality before the law, as well as freedom of religion, expression, and assembly
When two countries establish cross-border trade relations, it is a soft power tool because it
shows desire to have more contact between their peoples
Advocacy
speaking out on issues of concern
Diplomacy
the art and practice of managing communication and relationships between nations
The structure of the Security Council can limit the effectiveness of the UN because
the five permanent members with veto power often have different foreign policy agendas
Embassy
the official headquarters of an ambassador and his or her staff
Nationalization
the transfer of private property to government ownership
Globalization
the trend toward more open, or less restricted, and free travel, trade, and communication among nations and their peoples
In U.S. assistance programs, what is the purpose of humanitarian assistance?
to aid victims of human-made and natural disasters
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and ANZUS are examples of IGOs that were formed
to serve the security interests of their members
When responding to natural disasters, NGOs
usually bring help to survivors before IGOs.
Global Climate Change
variations in Earth's overall climate over periods of time
Bilateral
Having to do with two countries
Why did Theodore Roosevelt win the Noble Peace Prize?
He acted as a mediator between Russia and Japan in order to preserve peace
How does the United Nations carry out peacekeeping missions?
It depends on collective security
Which of the following is true about CARE?
Its mission changed from helping victims of war to helping people in need anywhere in the world
Nongovernmental Organizations
(NGOs) an international group formed by private individuals and associations to provide a service or pursue a public policy
Intergovernmental Organizations
(IGOs)an international group formed by nations, often with the goal of increasing trade or security