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LO1 Define foreign policy, and discuss moral
idealism versus political realism in foreign policy.As part of foreign policy, national security policy
is designed to:
a. ensure that the fifty states respect each
other’s borders.
b. ensure that all other countries respect each
other’s borders.
c. protect the independence and political
integrity of the United States.LO2 Describe recent foreign policy challenges that
involve the use of force, including terrorism and the
wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.Acts of terrorism are:
a. the result of small-country governments’
attempts to gain new territory.
b. systematic attempts to inspire fear to gain
political ends.
c. due to large-country governments that failed
in diplomacy.LO3 Discuss the use of diplomacy in addressing
such issues as nuclear proliferation, the rise of
China, the confrontation between Israel and the
Palestinians, and the economic crisis in Europe.The two countries that today represent the most
serious problems with nuclear proliferation are:
a. Iran and North Korea.
b. Japan and Germany.
c. China and Brazil.LO4 Explain the roles of the president, executive
agencies, and Congress in making U.S. foreign
policy.The intelligence community is involved in foreign
policy and consists of:
a. the CIA and the Department of Defense.
b. more than forty government agencies and
bureaus involved in intelligence activities.
c. the CIA and the National Security Council
(NSC).LO5 Cite the main themes in the history of U.S.
foreign policy.The Cold War refers to a period during which:
a. the Soviet Union and the United States faced
off throughout the world.
b. the United States reverted back to
isolationist policies.
c. the United States engaged in economic
conflict with many Asian countries.Essay Question:
Some people believe that if no U.S. military
personnel were stationed abroad, terrorists would
have less desire to harm Americans or the United
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