Question 1

In 1823, the _____ stated that the United States would not tolerate foreign intervention in the Western Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

The Monroe Doctrine, articulated in 1823 by President James Monroe, declared that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere.

Question 2

Who among the following is one of the cabinet members who concern themselves with foreign policy matters on a full-time basis?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State is primarily responsible for foreign affairs and is a key advisor to the President on international matters, making them a full-time cabinet member concerned with foreign policy.

Question 3

Darmium, a powerful country, attacked Lesterberg to free the colonies Lesterberg had acquired over the century. Darmium believed that countries should be allowed to be free and not be ruled by other countries. It interfered in Lesterberg's affairs as Lesterberg's actions were against its ideals. This act of the government of Darmium can be considered an instance of _____.

Accepted Answer

Darmium's actions are an example of interventionism because it actively interfered in another country's affairs to promote its own ideals of freedom and independence for colonies.

Question 4

Intelligence reform passed by Congress in 2004 requires the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to:

Accepted Answer

The intelligence reform passed by Congress in 2004, known as the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, established the position of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), to whom the CIA and other intelligence agencies must report. This reform aimed to improve the coordination and effectiveness of the intelligence community following the 9/11 attacks.

Question 5

The League of Nations was an international body intended to:

Accepted Answer

The League of Nations was established after World War I with the primary goal of resolving conflicts between nations peacefully to prevent future wars.

Question 6

The _____ advises and informs the president on the nation's military forces, weapons, and bases and works closely with U.S. military leaders.

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of Defense is responsible for advising and informing the President regarding military forces, weapons, and bases, and collaborates closely with U.S. military leaders.

Question 7

According to _____, foreign countries are by definition dangerous.

Accepted Answer

Political realism posits that the international system is anarchic and that states must primarily seek their own security, often viewing foreign countries as potential threats to that security.

Question 8

The nation's founders and the early presidents believed that _____, avoiding political involvement with other nations, was the best way to protect American interests.

Accepted Answer

The nation's founders and early presidents, such as George Washington, advocated for isolationism, a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries, to protect American interests.

Question 9

President Woodrow Wilson called World War I a way to:

Accepted Answer

Wilson famously framed World War I as a means to "make the world safe for democracy," emphasizing the goal of promoting democratic governments and principles internationally. This was part of his broader vision for a post-war order that would prevent future conflicts.

Question 10

The president is named the commander in chief of the armed forces by the _____.

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of the United States designates the president as the commander in chief of the armed forces.

Question 11

_____ think that it is possible for nations to relate to each other as part of a rule-based community.

Accepted Answer

Moral idealists believe in the possibility of nations relating to each other within a framework of rules and norms, emphasizing cooperation and ethical standards in international relations.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the Department of State?

Accepted Answer

The Department of State is primarily responsible for managing the United States' diplomatic relations with other countries, making option C the correct answer. It does not deal with military budgets, regulations, or orders, nor does it have a minimal role in foreign policy.

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JSC) ?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) primarily serve as the principal military advisory body to the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council. Among their key functions, they propose military budgets, suggest new weapons systems, and develop military regulations, aligning with option E. The other options describe functions of different government agencies or bodies.

Question 14

Two of the world's most powerful nations did not agree on some major political issues. As war seemed imminent, these nations started gathering allies. Waldenberg, another country, decided not to get involved in the conflict between the two countries and their allies. Waldenberg followed the foreign policy of _____.

Accepted Answer

Waldenberg's decision to not get involved in the conflict and to stay neutral indicates a policy of isolationism, which is a foreign policy stance where a country seeks to avoid alliances and involvement in the affairs of other nations.

Question 15

Two countries, Chenzia and Tugnestia, were at war with each other for three months. When an earthquake hit Chenzia, most of the country's infrastructure was destroyed and a great number of lives were lost. Tugnestia could have continued its attack and won the war. Instead, Tugnestia sent necessary aid to help Chenzia recover from this natural calamity as it believed that it was the right thing to do. Tugnestia's foreign policy can be considered a form of _____.

Accepted Answer

Tugnestia's decision to aid Chenzia despite being at war, based on moral grounds rather than strategic advantage, aligns with the principles of moral idealism. This approach emphasizes doing what is ethically right over pursuing national interest or power.

Question 16

Nevidane is a small country that believes its neighboring countries are a threat to its national security. It continues to invest large amounts of money on its military resources and forms allies with powerful nations. Nevidane's foreign policy can be referred to as a form of _____.

Accepted Answer

Nevidane's actions of investing in military resources and forming alliances with powerful nations for its security concerns align with political realism. Political realism emphasizes practical and material factors over moral or ideological considerations, focusing on power and national interest as central to international relations.

Question 17

In foreign policy, _____ is the belief that the most important goal is to do what is right.

Accepted Answer

Moral idealism in foreign policy is the belief that the primary goal should be to do what is morally right, rather than focusing solely on national interest or power politics.

Question 18

_____ includes all of the economic, military, commercial, and diplomatic positions and actions that a nation takes in its relationships with other countries.

Accepted Answer

Foreign policy includes all of the economic, military, commercial, and diplomatic positions and actions that a nation takes in its relationships with other countries.

Question 19

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) include the _____.

Accepted Answer

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) is a body of senior uniformed leaders in the United States Department of Defense who advise the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, the Homeland Security Council, and the National Security Council on military matters. The chief of the National Guard Bureau is a member of the JCS, reflecting the National Guard's status within the U.S. military structure. The other options listed (First Lady, director of the Federal Reserve System, secretary of state, and Speaker of the House) are not members of the JCS.

Question 20

Which of the following is true of the Spanish-American War of 1898?

Accepted Answer

The United States fought this war to free Cuba from Spanish rule.

Quiz 16: Foreign Policy