Question 1

Which of these is NOT a potential cost of U.S.military action?

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization is not responsible for regulating or intervening in military actions taken by a country, so it is not a potential cost of U.S. military action. Choices B, C, D, and E are all potential costs that the U.S. could face when taking military action.

Question 2

The United States makes humanitarian considerations its first priority when setting foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

While humanitarian considerations are often taken into account in US foreign policy, they are not always the first priority. Other factors, such as national security and economic interests, may take precedence in certain situations.

Question 3

The United States supports the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.

Accepted Answer

The United States did not ratify the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.

Question 4

Treaties between two countries are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Bilateral treaties are agreements between two countries that establish legally binding obligations. They can cover a wide range of issues, such as trade, security, and environmental concerns. Bipolar, bipartite, and bicameral do not accurately describe treaties between two countries. Dual state refers to the concept of shared sovereignty between two distinct levels of government within a single state, and is not directly related to treaties between two countries.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a bilateral treaty?

Accepted Answer

A bilateral treaty refers to an agreement between two countries. Option C states that the United States enters into a security agreement with Israel, which involves only these two countries, making it an example of a bilateral treaty. The other options involve agreements with multiple countries, making them multilateral treaties.

Question 6

The United States and Canada left Mexico largely out of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Accepted Answer

Mexico was included in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) along with the United States and Canada, which was signed in 1994.

Question 7

The World Trade Organization prohibits bilateral and regional trade agreements.

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization allows for bilateral and regional trade agreements as long as they comply with certain rules and regulations outlined in the WTO agreements. However, these agreements should not undermine or replace the multilateral trading system of the WTO.

Question 8

Until the early twentieth century,the United States rejected the idea of isolationism.

Accepted Answer

Until the early twentieth century, the United States followed a policy of isolationism, avoiding entangling alliances and involvement in foreign conflicts.

Question 9

To counter new security threats posed by non-state actors,the United States has shifted from a policy of deterrence to a policy of appeasement.

Accepted Answer

The United States has not shifted from a policy of deterrence to a policy of appeasement. In fact, the US continues to rely on deterrence as a key element of its national security strategy. The US government has also pursued a range of other policies to counter non-state actors, such as targeted strikes, border security measures, intelligence gathering and sharing, and efforts to build partnerships with friendly governments and organizations.

Question 10

To many Americans,the chief purpose of the nation's foreign policy is protection of America's security.

Accepted Answer

The protection of America's security is one of the primary purposes of the nation's foreign policy, according to many Americans.

Question 11

The Central Intelligence Agency,the Department of State,the Department of Defense,and the Joint Chiefs of Staff have historically worked very well together to coordinate American foreign policy in the direction of a single,unified strategy.

Accepted Answer

Historically, there have been significant instances of disagreement and lack of coordination among these agencies, leading to conflicting strategies and approaches in American foreign policy.

Question 12

What is the most visible instrument of foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

Military force is often the most visible and impactful instrument of foreign policy. Its use or threat of use can signal strength or aggression to other nations, and its deployment can have significant consequences for international relations. Other instruments of foreign policy may be important, but they are not typically as visible or dramatic as military force.

Question 13

Security includes transportation,infrastructure,and energy supplies.

Accepted Answer

Security is not limited to just physical security or digital security, it also includes ensuring safe and reliable transportation, maintaining and improving infrastructure, and ensuring adequate and sustainable energy supplies.

Question 14

In the post-Cold War era,non-state actors have generally been deterred from action against the United States by the same means that deter nation-state actors.

Accepted Answer

Non-state actors, such as terrorist groups, do not have the same structures and vulnerabilities as nation-states, making traditional deterrence methods less effective. They may be motivated by ideological or religious beliefs that are not responsive to traditional diplomatic or military pressure.

Question 15

The United States supports several international efforts to protect the environment.

Accepted Answer

The United States is a signatory to several international environmental agreements and supports various initiatives aimed at protecting the environment, such as the Paris Agreement, the Montreal Protocol, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Clean Air Act.

Question 16

The Bush doctrine asserts that the United States will no longer attack other nations unless the United States is attacked first.

Accepted Answer

The Bush doctrine, also known as the preemptive strike doctrine, asserts that the United States may attack other nations that pose a threat to its security, even if the United States has not been attacked first.

Question 17

The United States has a long-standing commitment to human rights and is a party to most major international agreements concerning human rights.

Accepted Answer

The United States is a party to most major international agreements concerning human rights, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The US has a long-standing commitment to human rights, although there have been criticisms of its implementation of these commitments in certain areas.

Question 18

When the United States asked the International Court of Justice to resolve a long-standing dispute with Italy over American property confiscated by the Italian government,it exemplified the resolution of conflict through the process called:

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Preemption is another name for preventative war.

Accepted Answer

Preemption is the use of military force to prevent an attack by an adversary, whereas preventive war is a military attack launched to prevent a potential future, but not imminent, attack. Therefore, preemption and preventive war are not exactly the same thing, but they are closely related concepts.

Question 20

The United States generally avoids making foreign policy on the basis of economic considerations.

Accepted Answer

The United States often makes foreign policy decisions with economic considerations in mind, as trade and financial interests can play a significant role in international relations. Examples include sanctions on countries for economic reasons, prioritizing trade agreements with certain nations, and providing foreign aid as a means of promoting economic growth or stability.

Quiz 14: Foreign Policy