U.S. Foreign Policy Concepts

The video tutorial discusses U.S. foreign policy, focusing on its types, goals, and key areas such as security, economic prosperity, and humanitarian efforts. It highlights the role of the president and other entities in shaping foreign policy, addressing security threats, promoting economic interests, and engaging in humanitarian aid. The tutorial emphasizes the complexity of foreign policy and the importance of strategic leadership to ensure national security and global betterment.

What are the three main goals of U.S. foreign policy?

• Security, economic prosperity, and the creation of a better world

• Security, economic prosperity, and cultural exchange

• Security, military expansion, and the creation of a better world

• Military expansion, economic prosperity, and cultural exchange

Which of the following is a modern threat to U.S. security?

• Hostile foreign nations

• Non-state actors

• Economic downturns

• Natural disasters

What is the policy of striking first when fearing a hostile action called?

• Diplomacy

• Preemption

• Deterrence

• Appeasement

Why might military deterrence not work on some terrorist groups?

• They have no military power

• They are supported by nation-states

• They lack rationality

• They fear losing their lives

How does the U.S. aim to achieve economic prosperity through foreign policy?

• By increasing tariffs on imports

• By reducing domestic employment

• By promoting foreign investment in the U.S.

• By discouraging exports

What is the 'most favored nation' status?

• A status given to countries with military alliances

• A status given to countries with high tariffs

• A status given to countries with no trade relations

• A status given to countries that trade frequently with the U.S.

What do U.S. humanitarian policies focus on?

• Military expansion

• Environmental and human rights issues

• Cultural exchange programs

• Economic sanctions

In times of natural disasters, what kind of support does the U.S. provide?

• Cultural exchange programs

• Military intervention

• Economic sanctions

• Humanitarian aid and resources

Who primarily sets the foreign policy strategies in the U.S.?

• The Supreme Court

• State Governors

• The President

• Congress

Which of the following entities has a less influential role than the President in foreign policy?

• Foreign heads of state

• Congress

• Interest groups

• The United Nations