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Foreign policy
Contributed by: Grainger
  • 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) John Adams
D) Andrew Jackson
  • 2. Which country is known for its policy of neutrality in foreign affairs?
A) China
B) Russia
C) United Kingdom
D) Switzerland
  • 3. What is the purpose of economic sanctions in foreign policy?
A) To improve diplomatic relations
B) To influence the behavior of other countries
C) To provide foreign aid
D) To promote free trade agreements
  • 4. Which international organization aims to maintain international peace and security?
A) World Trade Organization
B) European Union
C) United Nations
D) International Monetary Fund
  • 5. What is the purpose of a bilateral treaty?
A) To regulate global environmental issues
B) To provide humanitarian aid globally
C) To involve multiple countries in a legal framework
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) Eisenhower Doctrine
B) Bush Doctrine
C) Truman Doctrine
D) Roosevelt Corollary
  • 7. What is the purpose of a peacekeeping mission in foreign policy?
A) To establish economic sanctions against rogue states
B) To conduct military exercises with allied forces
C) To maintain peace and security in conflict zones
D) To promote regime change in hostile countries
  • 8. What is the purpose of a mutual defense pact in foreign policy?
A) To regulate cross-border immigration
B) To establish cultural exchange programs
C) To provide collective security in times of aggression
D) To encourage international trade partnerships
  • 9. Which U.S. president implemented the 'Nixon Doctrine' in foreign policy?
A) Bill Clinton
B) John F. Kennedy
C) Ronald Reagan
D) Richard Nixon
  • 10. What is the purpose of development aid in foreign policy?
A) To promote economic growth and poverty reduction
B) To establish military bases in foreign territories
C) To enforce international laws
D) To expand territorial claims
  • 11. Who is usually responsible for representing a country's foreign policy interests with other countries?
A) Business executives
B) Scientists
C) Diplomats
D) Generals
  • 12. What is the purpose of a summit meeting in foreign policy?
A) To organize international sports competitions
B) To address key issues between heads of state
C) To deliver humanitarian aid
D) To engage in military exercises
  • 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) Multilateralism
B) Unilateralism
C) Bilateralism
D) Isolationism
  • 15. What term refers to the recognition and support of a foreign government as legitimate?
A) Military intervention
B) Diplomatic recognition
C) Economic embargo
D) Regime change
  • 16. What organization plays a key role in economic cooperation among European countries?
A) African Union
B) European Union
C) Commonwealth of Nations
D) Organization of American States
  • 17. Which U.S. president implemented the 'Eisenhower Doctrine' in foreign policy?
A) Harry S. Truman
B) Dwight D. Eisenhower
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
  • 18. Which U.S. president implemented the 'Bush Doctrine' in foreign policy?
A) Bill Clinton
B) Donald Trump
C) Barack Obama
D) George W. Bush
  • 19. What term describes the policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries?
A) Isolationism
B) Multilateralism
C) Globalism
D) Interventionism
  • 20. What is the main objective of a 'no first use' nuclear policy?
A) To encourage disarmament agreements
B) To declare that a country will not use nuclear weapons first
C) To increase production of nuclear weapons
D) To expand territorial claims
  • 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) Enhance military cooperation and readiness between allies
B) Boost domestic arms sales
C) Conduct preemptive strikes on potential threats
D) Isolate rogue states internationally
  • 23. 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
  • 24. What is the primary objective of the United Nations Security Council?
A) Promoting global trade agreements
B) Providing humanitarian assistance
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) Helsinki Accords
B) Paris Agreement
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Vienna Convention
  • 26. Which international organization is focused on military cooperation and collective defense?
A) NATO
B) United Nations
C) World Bank
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) Monroe Doctrine
C) Good Neighbor Policy
D) Kennan Doctrine
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