Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Unilateral action refers to a decision made or action taken by one country or party without the consultation or agreement of others. In this case, the US engaging in antiterrorism operations in Pakistan on its own without consulting or seeking agreement from Pakistan or other countries is an example of unilateral action.

Question 2

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 United States played a key role in creating the United Nations, with President Franklin D. Roosevelt a driving force behind its establishment. The UN embodies principles of international cooperation and collective security, which reflects the rise of internationalism in U.S. foreign policy during this period.

Question 3

Invading Afghanistan in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks is an example of the Bush Doctrine.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Foreign trade is a very small part of the American economy today.

Accepted Answer

Foreign trade plays a significant role in the American economy today. In 2019, the total value of U.S. imports and exports was over $4 trillion, and international trade supported millions of jobs in various industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and services.

Question 6

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 on national security and foreign policy matters. While they may provide briefings to Congress, their main focus is on assisting the President.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Prior to World War I, the United States followed an isolationist foreign policy, avoiding involvement in international conflicts and focusing on domestic issues. However, this policy began to shift towards greater involvement in world affairs with events such as the Spanish-American War and the acquisition of territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

Question 8

Foreign policy includes issues that concern human rights.

Accepted Answer

Foreign policy often involves decisions and actions related to human rights, such as promoting democracy and advocating for the protection of human rights in other countries.

Question 9

________ 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 idea that the United States should maintain involvement with other countries, both for its own benefit and its ethical duty to address global issues. This involves participating in international organizations, promoting global trade and diplomacy, and providing aid to other nations. Realism emphasizes national self-interest and the balance of power, while isolationism calls for non-involvement in foreign affairs. Nationalism prioritizes domestic interests and promotes a sense of national identity.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Facilitating peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians requires the involvement of multiple parties, making it a multilateral action.

Question 11

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 believe in promoting cooperation and collaboration among nations to address global issues, including humanitarian crises. They would support the U.S. providing aid to a foreign nation even if other nations were unwilling to help, as internationalists value the fundamental human right to assistance in times of need.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

This is correct according to the current permanent members of the United Nations Security Council as of 2021.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Interest groups do play a role in influencing foreign policy, although foreign governments are indeed prohibited from lobbying in the US. Interest groups can still lobby the US government on issues related to foreign policy, such as trade agreements or human rights violations in other countries.

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

Isolationism is the idea that the United States should refrain from getting involved with other countries. It was particularly popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and was characterized by policies such as high tariffs and immigration restrictions. It is distinct from nationalism, which emphasizes the interests and importance of one's own country without necessarily advocating complete disengagement from international affairs. Internationalism, on the other hand, is the belief in working together with other countries to solve global problems and promote mutual understanding. Realism is a broad theoretical framework that emphasizes power, self-interest, and a focus on practical outcomes rather than idealistic goals.

Question 16

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 had a policy of containment, which sought to limit the spread of communism through military and political means. This was not an isolationist viewpoint.

Question 17

North Korea currently belongs to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Accepted Answer

North Korea withdrew from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 2003 and is not currently a member.

Question 18

Idealists might favor action against the Syrian government because they believe the United States is morally obligated to protect innocent civilians from violence and to uphold human rights.

Accepted Answer

Idealists prioritize moral values and principles, such as protecting civilians and upholding human rights, over practical considerations or national interests. Therefore, they would be more likely to support action against the Syrian government in order to fulfill the United States' moral obligations, even if it may not be in the country's immediate self-interest.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Unilateral action refers to actions that are taken by a country or entity without the cooperation or coordination of other nations. Antiterrorism actions taken by the US without consulting or coordinating with other countries would be an example of unilateral action.

Question 20

NATO disbanded when the Soviet Union dissolved.

Accepted Answer

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military alliance established in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union's influence during the Cold War. The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 did not lead to the disbandment of NATO, and it continues to exist today with a revised focus on global security challenges.

Quiz 17: Foreign Policy