Historically,U.S.foreign and defense policy has been based on two competing worldviews known as __________ and __________.
A)isolationism;internationalism
B)realism;idealism
C)unilateralism;multilateralism
D)hard power;soft power

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The two competing worldviews in U.S. foreign and defense policy are realism and idealism. Realism focuses on the pursuit of national self-interest and the balance of power in the international system, while idealism emphasizes promoting American values and interests through diplomacy, international cooperation, and the spread of democracy around the world. Isolationism (A) is a policy of staying out of foreign affairs and conflicts, whereas internationalism emphasizes active engagement in global affairs. Unilateralism (C) is a policy of acting alone without regard for the interests or input of other countries, while multilateralism emphasizes working with other countries to achieve common goals. Hard power and soft power (D) refer to different tools and strategies for achieving foreign policy objectives, rather than competing worldviews.