Foreign Policy Review Quiz

Which of the following terms best describes current American foreign policy?

• Protectionism

• Isolationism

• Internationalism

• Communism

Who is the Chief Diplomat of the United States?

• the Secretary of State

• the Secretary of Defense

• the Consul general

• the President

Which of the following is NOT a method the President uses to influence foreign policy?

• appointing the Secretary of State

• declaring war on a nation

• negotiating international treaties

• making executive agreements

Which of the following is NOT a method Congress uses to influence foreign policy?

• appointing ambassadors and diplomats

• deciding where federal funding is spent

• approving international treaties

• passing legislation like the War Powers Resolution

Public opinion and interest groups have no influence over foreign policy.

• True

• False

The use of sanctions is which type of foreign policy tool?

• Military tools

• Economic tools

• Diplomatic tools

The deployment of troops is which type of foreign policy tool?

• Military tools

• Economic tools

• Diplomatic tools

International Treaties is which type of foreign policy tool?

• Military tools

• Economic tools

• Diplomatic tools

Which department or agency is tasked with protecting national security?

• Department of Defense

• United Nations (UN)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

Which department or agency encourages free trade?

• Department of Defense

• United Nations (UN)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)