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