POS2041 Ch 15 Foreign Policy

Which federal department is responsible for diplomacy?

Department of State

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

Isolationism

According to the graphic, what is the most likely cause for the pattern of U.S. defense spending since 2000?

The war against terrorism prompted an increase in defense spending.

On average, southern states rely more on foreign trade for their economies than northeastern states.

True

Match each group or organization with its correct category.

economic aid Australia gives Indonesia money to help the Indonesian government provide basic services to its citizens after a typhoon. arbitration Nigeria asks the International Court of Justice to resolve a long-standing dispute it has with a neighboring country. collective security The North Atlantic Treaty Organization specifies that an attack against one country is an attack against all member nations. military force The United States sends a carrier battle group to conduct flight operations during a crisis with Iran over access to the Strait of Hormuz.

Match each group or organization with its correct category.

nation-state Japan non-state actor Islamic State of Iraq or Syria (ISIS) international organization World Bank

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

False

An economic "carrot," or incentive, is -. An economic "stick," or punishment, is -.

Foreign aid Sanctions

Place these major moments in the history of American foreign relations in chronological order from earliest to most recent.

George Washington gives his Farewell Address. President Monroe issues his Monroe Doctrine. The United States enters World War II. The United States and the Soviet Union engage in the Cold War. The September 11 terrorist attacks occur.

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.

Kentucky California Florida Hawaii

Imagine 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

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) World Health Organization North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Match each group or organization with its correct category.

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