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Fill in. (1 point each)
National Security
Ambassador
Protection of a nation’s border and territories against invasion or control by foreign powers
An official of the government who represents the nation in diplomatic matters
Bipartisan
Consisting of members of both major political parties
Consulate
Office that promotes American business and safeguards its travelers in a foreign country
Passport
Conscription
Sanction
Bilateral Treaty
Visa
Consul
Embassy
Treaty
Containment
Foreign Policy
A document entitling a traveler to certain protections established by international treaty
Compulsory military service, also called the draft
A measure such as withholding economic aid to influence a foreign government’s activities
An agreement between two nations
A special document, required by some countries, that is issued by the government of the country
that a person whishes to enter
A government official who heads a consulate in a foreign nation
An ambassador’s residence and offices in a foreign country
A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries
Policy designed to keep the Soviet Union from expanding its power
Strategies and goals that guide a nation’s relations with other countries
1. Why does the United States support free trade? (2 points)
American factories and farms need foreign markets in which to sell their goods.
2. Which “hot” wars were the result of American policy of containment? (2 points)
Korean and Vietnam
3. What gives the president power to make foreign policy? (2 points)
1) The Constitution
2) Position as the head of a superpower
4.
What powers related to foreign policy does the Constitution give the president? (2 points)
1) Appointing ambassadors
2) Receiving ambassadors
3) Treaty making
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5. For which two cabinet officers are foreign affairs a full time concern? (2 points)
1) Secretary of State
2) Secretary of Defense
6. How do presidents try to sidestep the problem of winning Senate approval for a treaty? (2 points)
Using Executive agreements. These are pacts between the president and the head of a foreign
government that have the legal status of treaties but do not require Senate approval.
7. Why can the president act more quickly than Congress in foreign affairs? (2 points)
Unlike the House and Senate, the president does not need to discuss, vote, and take consideration
opinions of many members. Also, the president can bypass the Senate when making agreements with
other nations.
8. What kinds of interest groups try to influence the votes of Congress on foreign policy? (2 points)
Public opinions and interest groups that range from trade to human rights issues
9. The State Department advises the president and carries out foreign policy. List other duties it performs. (2 points)
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Keeping the president informed of international issues and events
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Maintaining diplomatic relations with foreign governments
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Negotiating treaties with foreign governments
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Protecting the interest of Americans who at travelling abroad or doing business abroad
10. Why does the Constitution name the president commander in chief of the armed forces? (2 points)
The framers of the Constitution wanted the military under civilian leaders.
11. Why does the United States give economic aid? (2 points)
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To establish friendly relations with nations
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To help the nations emerge as eventual economic partners
12. When does the United States apply sanctions? (2 points)
When dealing with governments that follow policies that the United States dislikes.
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13. Why do some people believe that military force is one way to settle disputes between nations? (2 points)
Using limited military actions can help prevent a major war.
14. Use the numbers in below that corresponds to the appropriate term. (8 points)
1
Isolationism
5
Military
2
Internationalism
4 Sanctions
7
State Department
8
Department of Defense
3
NATO
6
Congress
Week 19 of 21.
The eighth quiz towards your final.
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