Foreign policy - Exam
  • 1. Foreign policy is a government's strategy in dealing with other nations and international relations. It involves setting goals and objectives to promote a country's interests, security, and values on the global stage. Foreign policy decisions can encompass a wide range of areas, including diplomacy, trade, defense, and humanitarian aid. Effective foreign policy requires a deep understanding of global issues, strong diplomatic relationships, and the ability to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes.

    Which U.S. president issued the Monroe Doctrine?
A) John Adams
B) James Monroe
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Andrew Jackson
  • 2. Which country is known for its policy of neutrality in foreign affairs?
A) United Kingdom
B) Russia
C) Switzerland
D) China
  • 3. What is the purpose of economic sanctions in foreign policy?
A) To promote free trade agreements
B) To influence the behavior of other countries
C) To provide foreign aid
D) To improve diplomatic relations
  • 4. Which international organization aims to maintain international peace and security?
A) International Monetary Fund
B) United Nations
C) World Trade Organization
D) European Union
  • 5. What is the purpose of a bilateral treaty?
A) To involve multiple countries in a legal framework
B) To create agreements between two countries
C) To regulate global environmental issues
D) To provide humanitarian aid globally
  • 6. Which U.S. foreign policy doctrine enunciated that the U.S. would intervene militarily in Latin American countries experiencing unrest?
A) Roosevelt Corollary
B) Eisenhower Doctrine
C) Truman Doctrine
D) Bush Doctrine
  • 7. What is the purpose of a peacekeeping mission in foreign policy?
A) To conduct military exercises with allied forces
B) To promote regime change in hostile countries
C) To maintain peace and security in conflict zones
D) To establish economic sanctions against rogue states
  • 8. What is the purpose of a mutual defense pact in foreign policy?
A) To encourage international trade partnerships
B) To regulate cross-border immigration
C) To establish cultural exchange programs
D) To provide collective security in times of aggression
  • 9. Which U.S. president implemented the 'Nixon Doctrine' in foreign policy?
A) Ronald Reagan
B) Bill Clinton
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Richard Nixon
  • 10. What is the purpose of development aid in foreign policy?
A) To enforce international laws
B) To promote economic growth and poverty reduction
C) To expand territorial claims
D) To establish military bases in foreign territories
  • 11. Who is usually responsible for representing a country's foreign policy interests with other countries?
A) Diplomats
B) Generals
C) Scientists
D) Business executives
  • 12. What is the purpose of a summit meeting in foreign policy?
A) To deliver humanitarian aid
B) To engage in military exercises
C) To address key issues between heads of state
D) To organize international sports competitions
  • 13. Who has the power to negotiate treaties on behalf of the United States?
A) The Senate
B) The President
C) The House of Representatives
D) The Secretary of State
  • 14. In foreign policy, what describes working together with other nations to achieve common goals?
A) Isolationism
B) Unilateralism
C) Multilateralism
D) Bilateralism
  • 15. What term refers to the recognition and support of a foreign government as legitimate?
A) Economic embargo
B) Regime change
C) Diplomatic recognition
D) Military intervention
  • 16. What organization plays a key role in economic cooperation among European countries?
A) European Union
B) African Union
C) Commonwealth of Nations
D) Organization of American States
  • 17. Which U.S. president implemented the 'Eisenhower Doctrine' in foreign policy?
A) Dwight D. Eisenhower
B) Harry S. Truman
C) Lyndon B. Johnson
D) John F. Kennedy
  • 18. Which U.S. president implemented the 'Bush Doctrine' in foreign policy?
A) Barack Obama
B) George W. Bush
C) Donald Trump
D) Bill Clinton
  • 19. What term describes the policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries?
A) Interventionism
B) Multilateralism
C) Isolationism
D) Globalism
  • 20. What is the main objective of a 'no first use' nuclear policy?
A) To encourage disarmament agreements
B) To expand territorial claims
C) To declare that a country will not use nuclear weapons first
D) To increase production of nuclear weapons
  • 21. Which type of diplomacy involves using threats or rewards to influence another country's behavior?
A) Soft diplomacy
B) Public diplomacy
C) Coercive diplomacy
D) Track II diplomacy
  • 22. What do joint military exercises aim to achieve in foreign policy?
A) Boost domestic arms sales
B) Isolate rogue states internationally
C) Conduct preemptive strikes on potential threats
D) Enhance military cooperation and readiness between allies
  • 23. Which branch of government has the primary responsibility for formulating and executing U.S. foreign policy?
A) Judicial branch
B) Legislative branch
C) Executive branch
D) State governments
  • 24. What is the primary objective of the United Nations Security Council?
A) Providing humanitarian assistance
B) Promoting global trade agreements
C) Maintaining international peace and security
D) Facilitating cultural exchange programs
  • 25. Which international agreement aimed to limit greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change?
A) Vienna Convention
B) Helsinki Accords
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Paris Agreement
  • 26. Which international organization is focused on military cooperation and collective defense?
A) European Union
B) NATO
C) World Bank
D) United Nations
  • 27. Which U.S. foreign policy doctrine called for military and economic assistance to Greece and Turkey to prevent their fall to communism?
A) Kennan Doctrine
B) Monroe Doctrine
C) Good Neighbor Policy
D) Truman Doctrine
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