Quiz on Government Policies

What is domestic policy?

• Government policy that concerns foreign countries

• Government policy that concerns affairs "at home"

• Relations between independent countries

• Special international relations governed by international law

What is an example of foreign policy?

• Setting tax rates

• Regulating safety in factories

• Making an alliance with a foreign country

• Concerns about domestic security

What does foreign policy deal with?

• Domestic affairs

• "Foreign affairs" or "international relations"

• Setting domestic policies

• Enforcing international law within a single country

Why are international relations special?

• Because they only concern domestic issues

• Because international law is as powerful as the rule law within a single country

• Because international law is not as powerful as the rule law within a single country

• Because they do not affect a nation's security

Who exercises control over foreign policy in the United States federal government?

• The Presidency

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The State Governors

What are the powers of the President regarding foreign policy?

• The President appoints and receives ambassadors.

• The President negotiates treaties.

• The President acts as Commander in Chief of the armed forces.

• All of the above.

What role does the Senate play in foreign policy?

• The Senate confirms the President's appointments.

• The Senate ratifies U.S. treaties by a two-thirds vote.

• The Senate has the power to declare war.

• All of the above.

What is the role of the Secretary of State in the United States?

• Manages the nation's defense policy

• Oversees the nation's healthcare system

• Entrusted with the day-to-day running of the nation's foreign policy

• Directs the nation's education system

Who is the official representative of one country sent to reside in another for diplomatic purposes?

• Diplomat

• Consul

• Ambassador

• Foreign Minister

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental objectives of U.S. foreign policy?

• Promote U.S. economic success and prosperity.

• Provide economic assistance to developing countries.

• Increase the military presence in all foreign territories.

• Pursue the national interest of the United States.