Question 1

Which of the following is NOT classified as a weapon of mass destruction?

Accepted Answer

A)   nuclear weapons
B)   biological weapons
C)   chemical weapons
D)   conventional bombs
E)   All of these are classified as weapons of mass destruction.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST identifies the premise behind the creation of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

A)   manifest destiny
B)   containment
C)   collective security
D)   globalism
E)   interventionism

Question 3

Which of these agreements, signed in 1987, led to the first destruction of nuclear weapons by the United States and the Soviet Union?

Accepted Answer

A)   SALT I treaty
B)   SALT II treaty
C)   START talks
D)   INF treaty
E)   START II talks

Question 4

The U.S. program that provided the funds necessary for Western European countries to rebuild after World War II was known as the

Accepted Answer

A)   League of Nations.
B)   Roosevelt Corollary.
C)   Monroe Doctrine.
D)   Marshall Plan.
E)   United Nations.

Question 5

Explain the purpose and features of the War Powers Act of 1973.

Accepted Answer

In response to the presidential tactic o...

Question 6

With the passage of the War Powers Act, Congress limited presidential use of military force to ________ days.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   30
C)   60
D)   120
E)   180

Question 7

Identify ways the media can influence the conduct and substance of foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

The news media's influence over the cond...

Question 8

What term is used for the influence of domestic politics on foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

A)   intermestics
B)   inter-foreign relations
C)   isolationism
D)   interventionism
E)   pre-emption

Question 9

To voice its objection to Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, the Obama administration developed a host of penalties that hindered or halted economic relations. These penalties are BEST described as

Accepted Answer

A)   diplomacy.
B)   deterrence.
C)   sanctions.
D)   intermestics.
E)   containment.

Question 10

After World War II, which powers emerged as superpowers, leader nations with dominating influence in international affairs?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Soviet Union and the United States
B)   the United States and Britain
C)   the United States and China
D)   Britain and China
E)   China and the Soviet Union

Question 11

In early 2014, Russia

Accepted Answer

A)   annexed the Crimean Peninsula.
B)   invaded Poland.
C)   forced regime change in Ukraine.
D)   reabsorbed the Baltic countries.
E)   reconstituted the Warsaw Pact.

Question 12

The "Iron Curtain" described the dominance of communism in this region:

Accepted Answer

A)   Northern Europe.
B)   Western Europe.
C)   Southern Europe.
D)   Eastern Europe.
E)   Europe as a whole.

Question 13

, the United States sold raw materials and supplies to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Britain
B)   France
C)   the Ottoman empire
D)   Russia
E)   all sides and participants

Question 14

Which of the following executive departments have the LARGEST roles in shaping United States foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

A)   State and Homeland Security
B)   State and Defense
C)   State and the Treasury
D)   Treasury and Defense
E)   Defense and Homeland Security

Question 15

Outline the Bush Doctrine and provide examples of its application.

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According to the Bush Doctrine, unilater...

Question 16

Explain why public opinion has little influence over the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

When it comes to foreign policy matters,...

Question 17

Outline the creation of the position of director of national intelligence (DNI), and explain this position's function and responsibilities.

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In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Co...

Question 18

Which Cold War policy was designed to prevent the spread of communism?

Accepted Answer

A)   massive retaliation
B)   engaged diplomacy
C)   containment
D)   détente
E)   brinksmanship

Question 19

Which system of international alliances dominated the world's foreign policy decisions from 1815 until 1918?

Accepted Answer

A)   bilateral power system
B)   collective defense system
C)   balance of power system
D)   collective security system
E)   multilateral power system

Question 20

Which president first warned of the rising influence of the military-industrial complex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Franklin
B)   Harry S. Truman
C)   Dwight D. Eisenhower
D)   John F. Kennedy
E)   Lyndon B. Johnson

Exam 18: Foreign Policy and National Security

Which system of international alliances dominated the world's foreign policy decisions from 1815 until 1918?

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The U.S. program that provided the funds necessary for Western European countries to rebuild after World War II was known as the

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The "Iron Curtain" described the dominance of communism in this region:

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Which Cold War policy was designed to prevent the spread of communism?

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What term is used for the influence of domestic politics on foreign policy?

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In early 2014, Russia

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Explain why public opinion has little influence over the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.

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Which of the following is NOT classified as a weapon of mass destruction?

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With the passage of the War Powers Act, Congress limited presidential use of military force to ________ days.

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Outline the Bush Doctrine and provide examples of its application.

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Which president first warned of the rising influence of the military-industrial complex?

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After World War II, which powers emerged as superpowers, leader nations with dominating influence in international affairs?

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Identify ways the media can influence the conduct and substance of foreign policy.

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Which of the following executive departments have the LARGEST roles in shaping United States foreign policy?

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Outline the creation of the position of director of national intelligence (DNI), and explain this position's function and responsibilities.

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Which of the following BEST identifies the premise behind the creation of the United Nations?

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Which of these agreements, signed in 1987, led to the first destruction of nuclear weapons by the United States and the Soviet Union?

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Explain the purpose and features of the War Powers Act of 1973.

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, the United States sold raw materials and supplies to which of the following?

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