Foreign Policy Quiz

What does Foreign Policy refer to in the context of a nation's actions?

• The domestic laws and regulations within a country

• The cultural traditions and practices of a nation

• The plans and actions a nation takes in every aspect of its relationships with other countries

• The economic strategies a nation employs within its own borders

What was the American policy after WWI that involved a refusal to become involved in the affairs of the rest of the world?

• Interventionism

• Isolationism

• Expansionism

• Imperialism

Who is appointed by the President and leads the country in foreign policy issues?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

• The Secretary of Defense

• The National Security Advisor

How long do career foreign service officers typically serve a tour?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

Who was the first African American Secretary of State?

• Madeleine Albright

• Thomas Jefferson

• Colin Powell

• Condoleezza Rice

What happens to political appointees as ambassadors when a new president is inaugurated?

• They are promoted

• They continue their service indefinitely

• They are reassigned to different positions

• They usually resign

What is the role of Ambassadors?

• They answer directly to the President.

• They answer directly to the Secretary of State.

• They answer directly to the United Nations.

• They answer directly to the Foreign Minister.

What is a Summit?

• A meeting to form new alliances.

• A meeting to discuss trade agreements.

• A meeting between the leaders of two or more countries to discuss issues of concern.

• A meeting to elect UN officials.

What is the purpose of Foreign Aid?

• To provide military training to another country.

• To establish diplomatic relations with another country.

• To provide economic or military assistance to another country.

• To create trade agreements with another country.

What does the Balance of trade refer to?

• The balance between a country's economic growth and inflation.

• The difference in value over time between a country's imports and exports.

• The balance between a country's budget and its debts.

• The balance between the number of trade agreements a country has with others.