Question 1

Regarding assistance to developing nations, which of the following countries ranks LOWEST in terms of per capita expenditures?

Accepted Answer

The United States ranks lowest in terms of per capita expenditures on assistance to developing nations. According to data from the OECD, in 2019, the United States contributed $34.6 billion in official development assistance (ODA), which amounts to $105 per capita. In comparison, Canada contributed $4.3 billion, which amounts to $114 per capita; Germany contributed $25.9 billion, which amounts to $314 per capita; France contributed $12.2 billion, which amounts to $185 per capita; and Great Britain contributed $19.4 billion, which amounts to $294 per capita. Therefore, D is the correct answer.

Question 2

Discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. economy relative to those of leading competitor nations.

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Question 3

The two most important sources of imported oil for the United States are

Accepted Answer

The two most important sources of imported oil for the United States have historically been Canada and Mexico, with significant amounts also coming from Saudi Arabia and other countries. The options provided do not accurately reflect this, making none of the answers correct.

Question 4

The United States

Accepted Answer

While the United States does spend the most on foreign aid in dollar terms, there are several countries (such as Sweden, Norway, and Luxembourg) that spend more on a per capita basis.

Question 5

Define the term containment policy. What was the basis for this policy?

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Question 6

How does public opinion exhibit varying levels of importance in defense policy?

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Question 7

Placing more emphasis on diplomacy, economic sanctions, and foreign aid as the means of protecting U.S. interests, rather than emphasizing the threat or use of military force, is known as what type of power?

Accepted Answer

Placing more emphasis on diplomacy, economic sanctions, and foreign aid is a characteristic of soft power. Soft power utilizes cultural and ideological influence to achieve political ends rather than military force. Hard power, on the other hand, emphasizes the threat or use of military force to achieve political ends. Modern power and economic power do not accurately capture the concept of emphasizing non-military means of protecting U.S. interests. True power is not a commonly used term in the context of international relations.

Question 8

This region has the world's largest oil reserves:

Accepted Answer

The Middle East is known for having the world's largest proven oil reserves, with countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and Kuwait being major contributors.

Question 9

Describe the military-industrial complex and discuss its influence on defense spending.

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Question 10

Which country holds the LARGEST dollar amount of U.S. treasury bonds?

Accepted Answer

China currently holds the largest dollar amount of U.S. treasury bonds, with a total of around $1.07 trillion as of May 2021. Japan comes in second place, with around $1.26 trillion.

Question 11

This country was the only one to side with Russia in a UN Security Council vote censuring Russia for its annexation of the Crimea:

Accepted Answer

China was the only country to abstain from voting in the UN Security Council vote censuring Russia for its annexation of the Crimea. None of the other countries mentioned in the options voted in favor of Russia.

Question 12

Identify the three broad goals of the United States in the global economy.

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Quiz 17: Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way