Foreign Policy Lesson 1 Day 1

According to the Constitution, what are the two main roles of the President in foreign policy?

• Secretary of State and National Security Advisor

• Commander-in-Chief and Chief of State

• CIA Director and Congress Representative

• Trade Negotiator and Diplomat

What power does the President have regarding ambassadors?

• Elect them through public vote

• Pay their salaries

• Appoint U.S. ambassadors and recognize or refuse foreign ambassadors

• Train them in diplomatic procedures

How does the President typically make foreign policy decisions?

• Independently without consulting anyone

• Consulting with experts, cabinet members, and the National Security Advisor

• Asking Congress for direct approval

• Relying solely on military intelligence

What is the primary purpose of the CIA in foreign policy?

• To start military conflicts

• To gather and evaluate information about other countries and protect U.S. secrets

• To negotiate trade agreements

• To elect government officials

What role does Congress play in foreign policy?

• Congress has no role in foreign policy

• Congress can only declare war

• Congress can declare war, approve treaties, and confirm government officials

• Congress controls all military actions

What is the main purpose of U.S. foreign policy today?

• Economic expansion

• Cultural exchange

• Maintaining national security

• Colonizing other countries

Which of the following is NOT a tool of U.S. foreign policy mentioned in the transcript?

• Alliances

• Foreign Aid

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Sanctions