Question 1

Current members of the "nuclear club" include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Iran is not a current member of the "nuclear club", as it does not possess nuclear weapons. The other answer choices are all current members of the "nuclear club" and possess nuclear weapons.

Question 2

At the time of his killing by U.S. troops, Osama bin Laden was living in a mansion near a military school in which country?

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Osama bin Laden was living in a mansion in Abbottabad, Pakistan, close to the Pakistan Military Academy.

Question 3

Of the following Islamic countries, which one possesses nuclear weapons?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan is the only Islamic country known to possess nuclear weapons. The other countries listed have either not developed nuclear weapons or have dismantled their nuclear programs.

Question 4

Describe the major schools of thought that have shaped American foreign policy for the past 100 years. Explain the preferred goals and tactics of each one. Which should be used to address the threats faced by the United States today?

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Question 5

What role does public opinion play in shaping foreign policy? Should the American people have more or less of a say in the handling of foreign affairs?

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Question 6

Currently the world's second largest economy belongs to

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank, as of 2019, China has the world's second-largest economy after the United States. Japan is currently the third-largest economy, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. India is the fifth-largest economy in the world, as of 2019.

Question 7

Describe the broad U.S. policy toward the spread of nuclear weapons and its own nuclear arsenal during and since the Cold War. How has that policy changed very recently? What are currently the greatest threats with regard to nuclear proliferation?

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Question 8

Describe the means by which the U.S. government and the American people can influence foreign affairs. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each of these means? Which of these means has been used most successfully in the past?

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Question 9

Although the roots of tensions in the Middle East are numerous, complex, and not easily resolved, ________ would be most likely to go a long way toward diffusing tension in the region.

Accepted Answer

The establishment of a permanent Palestinian state has been a major point of contention between Israel and the Arab world for decades. A resolution to this dispute would likely go a long way in diffusing tensions in the region.

Question 10

Which of the following is a nongovernmental organization?

Accepted Answer

The American Red Cross is a nongovernmental organization, as it is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States. The other options listed are intergovernmental organizations or trade agreements, which involve cooperation and agreements between different countries or governments.

Question 11

In 2014, a major Ebola outbreak began in

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The 2014 Ebola outbreak began in several countries in West Africa, including Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about nuclear weaponry is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The United States and Russia have both indicated intentions to modernize and potentially expand their nuclear arsenals in recent years, amidst geopolitical tensions.

Question 13

Discuss the threats that confront American interests and international stability more generally. Which ones are the most threatening? Which ones, if any, can the United States safely ignore? What would be the best means with which to confront these threats?

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Question 14

Which of the following factors is NOT frequently cited as a source of the terrorist threat the United States faces today?

Accepted Answer

The Middle East's lack of valuable natural resources is not frequently cited as a source of the terrorist threat the United States faces today. The other factors listed, including radical Islamic fundamentalism, opposition to Israel, feelings of powerlessness, and limited economic opportunities, are often cited as contributing to the terrorist threat.

Question 15

One of the most important powers of the presidency is its influence over foreign policy. Discuss the major presidential initiatives that have a major or lasting impact on American history. Which presidential initiatives have proven most successful? Why have those policies been more effective than the failed initiatives of other presidents?

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Question 16

Pick one of the key foreign policy issues confronting the United States today. What are the important facts relevant to the issue? What has American policy been in recent years regarding the issue? Do you agree or disagree with this policy, and why?

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Question 17

In 2018, the United States was most concerned that ________ could develop nuclear capabilities.

Accepted Answer

In 2018, the United States was most concerned that Iran could develop nuclear capabilities. This was evident from the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and impose sanctions on Iran's nuclear program.

Question 18

According to the text, China

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that China is the second-largest military spender behind the U.S. and the second-largest foreign holder of U.S. securities, and also predicts that it will play an increasingly important role in world affairs. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 19

Explain how the U.S. government shapes its foreign policy. Describe the roles given to both civilian organizations and the military. Which branch of the government wields the most influence over foreign policy?

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Quiz 16: Foreign and Defense Policy: Protecting American Interests in the World