Question 1

The U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War represented the United States' attempt to enforce the Monroe Doctrine.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War was aimed at preventing the spread of communism globally, not enforcing the Monroe Doctrine, which was primarily about opposing European colonialism in the Americas.

Question 2

U.S. antiterrorism actions that are not coordinated with other nations are an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

Unilateral action refers to actions taken by one country independently, without coordination or agreement with other countries. In this context, if the U.S. conducts antiterrorism actions on its own, without collaborating with other nations, it is engaging in unilateral action.

Question 3

An internationalist would support U.S. efforts to provide humanitarian aid to people in a foreign nation engulfed in a civil war, even if other nations were unwilling to help.

Accepted Answer

Internationalists generally support the idea of countries working together to solve global issues, including providing humanitarian aid to those in need, regardless of the level of international consensus or cooperation.

Question 4

The United States' operating on its own to engage in antiterrorism operations in Yemen in 2017 is an example of a unilateral action.

Accepted Answer

Unilateral action refers to a situation where a country acts on its own, without the cooperation or consent of other nations. The United States' decision to engage in antiterrorism operations in Yemen in 2017 without the direct involvement or support of other countries is an example of such an action.

Question 5

The United Kingdom, China, France, Russia, and the United States serve on the United Nations Security Council.

Accepted Answer

These five countries are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, each possessing veto power.

Question 6

________ is the idea that the United States should refrain from getting involved with other countries.

Accepted Answer

Isolationism is the policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries. This idea has historically been a part of U.S. foreign policy, advocating for the country to avoid entangling alliances and to focus on its own development and issues.

Question 7

Foreign policy includes environmental agreements.

Accepted Answer

Foreign policy encompasses a country's strategy in dealing with other nations, and this includes agreements on environmental issues, such as climate change agreements, pollution control, and conservation efforts.

Question 8

The rise of internationalism as a guiding principle in U.S. foreign policy can be evidenced in U.S. efforts to create the United Nations in 1945.

Accepted Answer

The creation of the United Nations in 1945 was a significant effort by the United States, among other countries, to promote international cooperation and peace, marking a clear move towards internationalism in U.S. foreign policy.

Question 9

Interest groups play a very small role in foreign policy because foreign governments are prohibited from lobbying.

Accepted Answer

Interest groups, including those with foreign affiliations, can and do play a significant role in shaping foreign policy through various means such as lobbying, public campaigns, and influencing public opinion, despite regulations on foreign lobbying.

Question 10

The United States contributes more than 20 percent of its current gross domestic product in
foreign aid.

Accepted Answer

The United States contributes less than 1% of its gross domestic product (GDP) to foreign aid, far below 20%.

Question 11

The National Security Council primarily assists the U.S. Congress by keeping the legislative branch informed of national security threats.

Accepted Answer

The National Security Council primarily advises the President of the United States on national security and foreign policy matters, not the U.S. Congress.

Question 12

A realist would argue that a country such as North Korea will pursue its own self-interest and seek to enhance its influence in the world.

Accepted Answer

Realism in international relations theory posits that states are primarily concerned with their own security and survival and thus act primarily in their own self-interest, seeking to enhance their power and influence relative to other states.

Question 13

________ is the idea that the United States should be involved with other countries, due to both self-interest and moral obligation.

Accepted Answer

Internationalism is the concept that suggests a country should be involved in the affairs of other nations not only for its own benefit but also out of a moral duty to support global welfare and peace.

Question 14

At one time, America had a strictly isolationist foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Between 1945 and the Vietnam War, architects of U.S. foreign policy primarily had an isolationist viewpoint.

Accepted Answer

Between 1945 and the Vietnam War, architects of U.S. foreign policy primarily adopted a strategy of containment to prevent the spread of communism, rather than an isolationist viewpoint. This period was marked by active engagement in international affairs, including the Marshall Plan, the formation of NATO, and involvement in the Korean War.

Question 16

U.S. foreign policy prior to World War I was largely internationalist in nature.

Accepted Answer

Prior to World War I, U.S. foreign policy was largely characterized by isolationism, focusing on domestic affairs and avoiding entanglement in European conflicts.

Question 17

Numerous nations have sought to facilitate peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

Multilateral action involves the participation of multiple countries working together towards a common goal, in this case, facilitating peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.

Question 18

Economic sanctions are not very threatening to the North Korean regime.

Accepted Answer

Economic sanctions have had little impact on the North Korean regime because the country has a closed economy and is largely self-sufficient.

Question 19

"Putting America First" was the dominant approach to foreign policy by President Barack Obama.

Accepted Answer

"Putting America First" was more closely associated with President Donald Trump's approach to foreign policy, emphasizing nationalism and unilateralism, whereas President Obama's foreign policy was more focused on multilateralism and international cooperation.

Question 20

The main tools of trade policy are tariffs and trade agreements.

Accepted Answer

Tariffs, which are taxes imposed on imported goods, and trade agreements, which are treaties between two or more countries that agree on trade rules and tariffs, are indeed the main tools of trade policy used by countries to regulate international trade.

Quiz 15: Foreign Policy