Question 1

Which of the following describes America's changing role in the world?&#10;A) America remains an uncontested hegemon.&#10;B) America is growing absolutely more powerful.&#10;C) America is growing relatively less powerful.&#10;D) America is growing relatively more powerful.

Accepted Answer

America's role in the world is changing in that it is growing relatively less powerful compared to the rise of other nations and economic blocs, which are gaining in strength and influence on the global stage. This reflects a shift in the balance of global power dynamics.

Question 2

Which of the following is a military technology favored by President Obama?&#10;A) Nuclear missiles.&#10;B) Unmanned drones.&#10;C) Tactical aircraft&#10;D) Mobile artillery.

Accepted Answer

Unmanned drones were significantly favored and utilized during President Obama's administration for surveillance and targeted strikes, marking a shift towards more technologically advanced and less manpower-intensive military operations.

Question 3

Which of the following American presidents favored expanding the U.S. role in world affairs?&#10;A) Calvin Coolidge.&#10;B) Herbert Hoover.&#10;C) Warren&#10;D) Theodore Roosevelt.

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt was known for his "Big Stick" diplomacy and for advocating the United States' active role in world affairs, including the construction of the Panama Canal and the establishment of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, which asserted the right of the United States to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries to maintain stability in the Western Hemisphere.

Question 4

Which of the following American presidents favored a return to &#34;normalcy&#34; in U.S. role foreign policy?&#10;A) Franklin&#10;B) Herbert Hoover.&#10;C) Warren&#10;D) Theodore Roosevelt.

Accepted Answer

Warren G. Harding, often simply referred to as "Warren" in the choices, favored a return to "normalcy" in U.S. foreign policy after World War I, advocating for a reduction in the country's involvement in international affairs.

Question 5

Which of the following American presidents favored U.S. intervention to aid Europe is World War II?&#10;A) Franklin&#10;B) Herbert Hoover.&#10;C) Warren&#10;D) Theodore Roosevelt.

Accepted Answer

Franklin D. Roosevelt, referred to in the question as "Franklin," was the U.S. president who favored intervention to aid Europe in World War II. He led the United States through the majority of the war, implementing policies and strategies that supported the Allies before the U.S. officially entered the conflict in 1941.

Question 6

What strategy was designed by George Kennan to halt Soviet aggressiveness after World War II?&#10;A) Nuclear deterrence.&#10;B) Massive retaliation.&#10;C) Containment.&#10;D) Rollback.

Accepted Answer

Containment was the strategy proposed by George Kennan to prevent the spread of Soviet influence and communism. This approach aimed to limit the Soviet Union's expansion through diplomatic, military, and economic actions without directly engaging in conflict.

Question 7

What does political scientist Robert Kagan believe is necessary to maintain the global liberal order?&#10;A) U.S. power.&#10;B) U.S. commitment to spreading democracy.&#10;C) U.S. participation in the United Nations.&#10;D) U.S. prosperity.

Accepted Answer

Robert Kagan posits that U.S. power is essential for maintaining the global liberal order, arguing that American influence and military capability underpin the stability and openness of international systems.

Question 8

Which of the following describes America's contemporary grand strategy?&#10;A) The War on Terror.&#10;B) Global democratization.&#10;C) Global policeman.&#10;D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

America's contemporary grand strategy cannot be accurately described by any of the specific options provided (A, B, C), as it encompasses a broader and more complex range of objectives and methods that evolve over time in response to changing global dynamics and domestic priorities.

Question 9

Which of the following presidents proclaimed the United States to be the &#34;indispensable nation&#34;?&#10;A) Bill Clinton.&#10;B) George W. Bush.&#10;C) George H. W. Bush.&#10;D) Barack Obama.

Accepted Answer

Bill Clinton's administration, particularly through statements made by Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, popularized the term "indispensable nation" to describe the United States' role in the world, emphasizing its unique position and responsibility in international affairs.

Question 10

What theme repeatedly appeared in President Obama's final National Security Strategy?&#10;A) Military modernization.&#10;B) Economic innovation.&#10;C) U.S. leadership.&#10;D) Immigration reform.

Accepted Answer

The theme of U.S. leadership was a central and recurring theme in President Obama's final National Security Strategy, emphasizing the importance of the United States leading globally through strength, example, and the promotion of universal values.

Question 11

Where was U.S. intervention followed by violent chaos?&#10;A) Morocco.&#10;B) Libya.&#10;C) Tunisia.&#10;D) None of the above.

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Question 12

Which of the following reflected one of President Obama's policy objectives?&#10;A) Intervention in Iraq.&#10;B) End human rights abuses in the War on Terror.&#10;C) Intensifying the War on Terror.&#10;D) Pivoting to the Middle East.

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Question 13

Which of the following leaders' policies is compared to &#34;judo&#34;?&#10;A) Vladimir Putin.&#10;B) Xi Jinping.&#10;C) Hugo Chavez.&#10;D) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Question 14

Where did Russia intervene with military &#34;volunteers&#34;?&#10;A) Afghanistan.&#10;B) Moldova.&#10;C) Romania.&#10;D) Ukraine.

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Question 15

Which of the following is regarded as one of President Obama's principal foreign-policy triumphs?&#10;A) The death of Osama bin Laden.&#10;B) Military intervention in Syria.&#10;C) The liberation of Crimea.&#10;D) The agreement reached between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Question 16

What is the &#34;Iraq syndrome&#34;?

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Question 17

With what country did the United States reach an agreement to limit the development of nuclear weapons?

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Question 18

Where are China's territorial ambitions most evident?

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Question 19

Why is a grand strategy helpful in foreign policy?

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Question 20

Why was America described as a &#34;reluctant sheriff&#34;?

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Deck 15: Conclusion: America, a Wary Hegemon