Question 1

The policy of preemption was created to remove the remaining Communist governments from power.

Accepted Answer

The policy of preemption was created as a foreign policy strategy to prevent potential threats to the US and its allies, particularly in the post-9/11 era. It is not specific to removing Communist governments from power.

Question 2

The International Monetary Fund is a regional military organization in Europe.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not a military organization, it is an international organization that works to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements.

Question 3

Pakistan developed nuclear weapons

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Pakistan developed nuclear weapons primarily to counter the nuclear threat from India, with whom it has had a long-standing conflict.

Question 4

Name one international organization of which the U.S.is a part,and identify a major objective of that organization.

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Question 5

What is NAFTA?

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Question 6

The post-9/11 foreign and defense policy of the U.S.includes

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The post-9/11 foreign and defense policy of the U.S. has primarily focused on controlling the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in order to prevent terrorist organizations or rogue states from acquiring them. This has been reflected in various policies, including increased efforts to monitor and interdict shipments of WMD materials, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in order to pursue missile defense systems. The other choices listed are not accurate reflections of the post-9/11 foreign and defense policy of the U.S.

Question 7

The United Nations is an international organization founded to serve as a forum to resolve international differences and disputes.

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This is the main purpose of the United Nations, as stated in its charter.

Question 8

Name some of the major NGOs and what their impact is on U.S.foreign policy.

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Question 9

Give two specific examples of economic means used by the U.S.to achieve foreign policy goals.

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Question 10

U.S.defense spending has declined steadily since the end of the Vietnam War.

Accepted Answer

U.S. defense spending has not declined steadily since the end of the Vietnam War. In fact, it increased significantly during the Cold War, and has fluctuated since then.

Question 11

The United States currently imports more than it exports,in dollars.

Accepted Answer

The United States has had a trade deficit for many years, meaning that it imports more goods and services than it exports. This results in a net outflow of dollars from the country.

Question 12

The president and Congress share constitutional authority for foreign and defense policymaking.

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The Constitution gives the president and Congress shared responsibility for foreign and defense policymaking through the system of checks and balances. The president is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and has the power to negotiate treaties, while Congress has the power to declare war, provide funding for defense, and approve or reject treaties.

Question 13

Explain the use of trade as a tool of foreign policy.

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Question 14

Which of the following constitutional powers does the president NOT enjoy?

Accepted Answer

The power to declare war is given to Congress, not the president, under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.

Question 15

The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War ended concerns about nuclear weapons.

Accepted Answer

The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War did not completely eliminate concerns about nuclear weapons, as there are still many other countries with nuclear capabilities and the risk of nuclear accidents or deliberate use of nuclear weapons remains a concern.

Question 16

No other pair of nations receives more U.S.foreign aid than the nations of Israel and Egypt.

Accepted Answer

According to the Congressional Research Service, Israel and Egypt have consistently been among the top recipients of U.S. foreign aid since 1979, with Israel being the largest recipient and Egypt being the second largest.

Question 17

After the end of the Cold War,the U.S.scaled back its conventional forces.

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After the end of the Cold War, the U.S. scaled back its conventional forces as there was no longer a perceived threat of a full-scale global conflict. This led to a downsizing of the military and a shift towards more specialized and high-tech units.

Question 18

Who heads America's armed forces?

Accepted Answer

According to the Constitution, the president is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. This means that the president has ultimate authority and responsibility over all aspects of the military. The other options listed hold important positions related to national security and defense, but they do not have primary authority over the armed forces.

Question 19

NATO is a military alliance between the U.S. ,Canada,and many European nations.

Accepted Answer

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is indeed a military alliance between the United States, Canada, and many European nations. It was established in 1949 as a collective defense against the threat of the Soviet Union during the Cold War and has since expanded its membership and scope.

Question 20

Which of the following presidents presided over the war on terror that included armed conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq?

Accepted Answer

George W. Bush was the president who presided over the war on terror, which included armed conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Quiz 17: Foreign and Defense Policymaking