InQuizitive: Chapter 15: Foreign Policy

An economic "carrot", or incentive, is __. An economic "stick," or punishment, is ___.

1) foreign aid 2) sanctions

What is the name of the failed tactic used by the British with respect to Nazi Germany to try to prevent World War II?

Appeasement

The early twenty-first century policy of unilateral action and peemptive war is known as the

Bush Doctrine

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

General Assembly

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.

1) World Bank 2) International Monetary Fund

A trade deficit means a country is exporting more than it is importing. True/False

False

Some Americans believe that America's human rights and humanitarian policies serve American interests by winning friends and demonstrating our concern for the oppressed and less fortunate. They believe that human rights and humanitarian policies are a form of what?

Soft Power

Which of the following statements about the United States's military involvement is correct?

The president has taken the lead in committing American military to battle in many parts of the world since World War II without consulation of Congress

Figure 15.1: U.S. Spending on National Defense since 2000* According to the graphic, what is the most likely cause for the pattern of U.S. defense spending since 2000?

The war against terroism prompted an increase in defense spending

Under President George W. Bush, and in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11 and related concerns, America's security policy changed from one of -- to a policy of --.

1) deterrence 2) preventive war

Who Are Americans: Who Benefits from International Trade? Which American industries benefit substantially from international trade?

Correct Answers: -Oil/Petroleum -transportation manufactures -Medical Incorret Answer: Textiles

Which federal deparment is responsible for diplomacy?

Department of State

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

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

Correct Answer(s): -World Trade Organization -United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Incorrect Answer(s): -North Atlantic Treaty Organization -World Health Organization

In the history of American foreign policy in the twentieth century, which came first: American isolationism or American engagment?

American Isolationism

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

Correct Answer(s): - provide no funding for a military operation - fail to ratify a treaty - refuse to confirm a nominee for ambassador

Which reasons help to explain why military force is often the last resort for America?

Correct Answer(s): -American use of military force is potentially costly in terms of human life. -American use of military force becomes politically unpopular very quickly. -Use of military force is risky. -American

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

Correct Answer(s): -Jewish Americans lobbying against a foreign deal that they believe hurts Israel -environmental activists seeking to promote climate agreements -a business lobby objecting to China's piracy of intellectual property rights -concerned citizens attempting to get the United States to oppose human rights abuses by foreign governments Incorrect Answer: None

Which of the following trade policies did President Trump implement during his time as president?

Correct Answer(s): -withdrew from the Tras-Pacific Partnership -establish trade sanctions with China Incorrect Answer(s): -withdrew from a trade partnership with Mexico and Canada -withdrew from the United Nations Security Council

Which of the following statements about the Paris Agreement are correct and which are incorrect?

Correct Answers: -President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement citing its potential detrimental effects on the economy -Soon after taking office, President Biden issued executive orders restoring American participation in the Paris Agreement.

The United Nations has extensive powers to implement its rules and resolutions through through an extensive and powerful military. True/False?

False

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

False

Who Are Americans: Who Benefits from International Trade? Order these states from those whose trade revenue represents the highest percentage of total state revenue to those whose trade revenue represents the lowest percentage of the state's revenue.

Highest to lowest: 1) Kentucky 2) California 3) Flordia 4) Hawaii

There are many different actors on the foreign policy stage, from interest groups to official government institutions in Congress and the executive branch. Match each entity with where it fits into the foreign policy establishment.

Senate: - Foreign Relations Committee House of Representatives: -Committee on Foreign Affairs Executive Office of the President: -National Security Council Interest Group: - Amnesty International