Question 1

As the world's only superpower, other terms have been used to describe the United States, such as "hyperpower" or "the new American empire."

Accepted Answer

This statement is true.

Question 2

Which of the following was a consequence of the Iraq war?

Accepted Answer

Donald Rumsfeld, who was the architect of the Iraq war, was replaced by Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense in November 2006 after the Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Question 3

Which agency was created in 1947 to coordinate all U.S. intelligence agencies?

Accepted Answer

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was created by the National Security Act of 1947 to coordinate all U.S. intelligence agencies and to gather and analyze intelligence information from around the world.

Question 4

Which percentage of U.S. foreign aid is spent on economic development and humanitarian aid

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds of U.S. foreign aid is allocated towards economic development and humanitarian aid, reflecting the country's commitment to supporting global economic growth and addressing humanitarian needs.

Question 5

The United States' spending on foreign aid

Accepted Answer

The United States is the largest donor of foreign aid in absolute dollar terms, but when compared to the size of its economy, its foreign aid spending is relatively low except for Japan. Despite common misconceptions, foreign aid constitutes a small fraction of the federal budget, less than 1 percent. Additionally, a significant portion, but not all, of U.S. foreign aid is allocated towards humanitarian relief and economic development, with about two-thirds of its funds dedicated to these purposes.

Question 6

The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war.

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war.

Question 7

The spread of McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Disney theme parks throughout the world is known as Americanization.

Accepted Answer

Americanization refers to the spread of American culture, values, and products throughout the world, including fast food chains and theme parks such as McDonald's, KFC, and Disney.

Question 8

President Bush, along with other members of his administration, has been a proponent of multilateralism.

Accepted Answer

President George W. Bush's administration was often criticized for its unilateral approach, particularly in foreign policy, such as the Iraq War, rather than multilateralism.

Question 9

Which president promised a form of foreign aid called Millennium Challenge Accounts

Accepted Answer

Millennium Challenge Accounts were introduced by President George W. Bush in 2004 as a form of foreign aid to provide funding to developing countries that demonstrated good governance, economic freedom, and investments in education, health, and natural resource management. The program was aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth and reducing poverty in recipient countries.

Question 10

Which percentage of U.S. foreign aid is spent on economic development and humanitarian aid

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds of U.S. foreign aid is allocated towards economic development and humanitarian aid, reflecting the country's commitment to supporting global economic growth and addressing humanitarian needs.

Question 11

Many Americans believe companies ought to provide drugs for AIDS and malaria at low prices or allow poor countries to find or produce generic substitutes despite the patent protections of Western pharmaceutical companies.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Many Americans believe that access to life-saving drugs for diseases like AIDS and malaria should be prioritized over patent protections for Western pharmaceutical companies. Some argue that these companies should provide the drugs at low prices or allow generic substitutes to be produced in order to ensure that those in need have access to effective treatment options.

Question 12

The United States is the only nation strong enough militarily and economically to project its power into any area of the globe.

Accepted Answer

The United States has the world's largest economy and the most powerful military, which allows it to project its power into any area of the globe. No other nation has comparable military capabilities or economic strength.

Question 13

Which of these is NOT an example of the United States' use of force as the world's only superpower?

Accepted Answer

World War II occurred before the United States was considered the world's only superpower, a status generally attributed to the post-Cold War era.

Question 14

In 2006, the U.S. defense budget exceeded those of all other NATO countries (including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and more), Russia, China, Japan, and India combined.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, in 2006 the U.S. defense budget was $528.7 billion, while the combined defense budgets of the other countries listed totaled $521.3 billion.

Question 15

The increasing worldwide integration of markets, production, and communications across national boundaries is known as

Accepted Answer

The definition provided in the question corresponds to the concept of globalization, which refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence between countries and people worldwide, particularly in economic, social, cultural, and political terms. Globalization is driven by factors such as advances in technology, transportation, and communication, liberalization of trade and investment, and the rise of multinational corporations and global financial institutions. It has both beneficial and challenging effects, including the facilitation of economic growth and cultural exchange, but also the exacerbation of inequality, job insecurity, and environmental degradation.

Question 16

The United States Congress is the primary decision maker on foreign policy issues.

Accepted Answer

While the United States Congress plays a role in foreign policy through its power to approve treaties and declare war, the President of the United States has significant authority in making and implementing foreign policy decisions.

Question 17

Until the United States took on the role of superpower, there had never been another period in history with hegemons.

Accepted Answer

There have been other periods in history with hegemons, such as the Roman Empire and the British Empire.

Question 18

Palestinian popular support for the two-state solution to the longstanding Israeli- Palestinian conflict was called into question in 2006 by

Accepted Answer

The election of Hamas, a group committed to the destruction of Israel, as the majority party in the Palestinian parliament in 2006, raised doubts about Palestinian support for the two-state solution. Hamas, which became the governing authority in the Gaza Strip, does not recognize Israel's right to exist and has been responsible for numerous attacks against Israel.

Question 19

What is unilateralism?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is unilateralism?...

Question 20

With the exception of Russia, the United States is the only other country in the world with permanent and often sizable military bases in every part of the world.

Accepted Answer

Several other countries, including France and the United Kingdom, also maintain overseas military bases in various parts of the world.

Quiz 19: Foreign Policy and National Defense

As the world's only superpower, other terms have been used to describe the United States, such as "hyperpower" or "the new American empire."

Which of the following was a consequence of the Iraq war?

Which agency was created in 1947 to coordinate all U.S. intelligence agencies?

Which percentage of U.S. foreign aid is spent on economic development and humanitarian aid

The United States' spending on foreign aid

The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war.

The spread of McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Disney theme parks throughout the world is known as Americanization.

President Bush, along with other members of his administration, has been a proponent of multilateralism.

Which president promised a form of foreign aid called Millennium Challenge Accounts

Which percentage of U.S. foreign aid is spent on economic development and humanitarian aid

Many Americans believe companies ought to provide drugs for AIDS and malaria at low prices or allow poor countries to find or produce generic substitutes despite the patent protections of Western pharmaceutical companies.

The United States is the only nation strong enough militarily and economically to project its power into any area of the globe.

Which of these is NOT an example of the United States' use of force as the world's only superpower?

In 2006, the U.S. defense budget exceeded those of all other NATO countries (including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and more), Russia, China, Japan, and India combined.

The increasing worldwide integration of markets, production, and communications across national boundaries is known as

The United States Congress is the primary decision maker on foreign policy issues.

Until the United States took on the role of superpower, there had never been another period in history with hegemons.

Palestinian popular support for the two-state solution to the longstanding Israeli- Palestinian conflict was called into question in 2006 by

What is unilateralism?

With the exception of Russia, the United States is the only other country in the world with permanent and often sizable military bases in every part of the world.