Public and Foreign Policy Review

Which of the following are major participants in the implementation of U.S. foreign policy?

• Joint Chiefs of Staff

• Secretary of State

• Defense Department

• The President

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Which executive department was created because of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

• Department of Defense

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Homeland Security

• State Department

Who has the power to confirm ambassadors and to ratify treaties? 

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Who has the primary responsibility for making foreign policy? 

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following is not a basic goal of United States foreign policy?

• To maintain open trade with foreign nations

• To punish our allies' aggressors with force

• To protect the homeland

• To promote tranquility around the globe

This describes which kind of program the United States uses as part of its foreign policy?

• economic sanctions

• military intervention

• cultural exchange

• humanitarian assistance

Both central Africa and the Middle East are regions in conflict. Why would the United States have a large military force in the Middle East but not in central Africa?

• Many central African countries are influenced by European allies.

• The United Nations has increased troop levels in central African countries.

• Natural resources in Middle Eastern countries are vital to the U.S. economy.

• There are fewer U.S. requirements for travel to Middle Eastern countries.

This list identifies which measures used by the United States as part of its foreign policy?

• economic sanctions

• advisory assistance

• humanitarian aid

• cultural exchanges

Which type of foreign policy challenge faced by the United States is described in the example? 

• Trade imbalance with other countries

• Curtailing human rights abuses 

• Curbing drug abuses

• Controlling nuclear and biological arms 

Identify three reasons many people want the United States involved in world affairs.

• To grow economically

• To spread democracy

• To expand trade with foreign countries

• To conquer other nations