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