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Read the scenario.An American journalist is being held in a foreign prison. The president is meeting with their administration to determine what to do. The president says, "I approve the use of $500,000 in defense funds to secure the release of the journalist and to ensure their safe return to the United States.”Is the president able to make this declaration?

A
Yes, as commander in chief, the president has the ultimate decision-making power.
B
Yes, aside from declaring war, the president makes all policy decisions.
C
No, the president is only able to negotiate treaties.
D
No, Congress needs to vote on foreign-policy spending.
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One of the United States’ allies is in danger of coming under a communist dictatorship, and citizens are gearing up for rebellion. This dictator does not have a track record of violence against citizens, the United States, or other nations. The nation has reached out to the United States for military help so that it can prevent the communist takeover and hold elections to determine a new direction for its government.Which reason would best support the United States in taking military action?

A
to defend human rights
B
to support democratic change
C
to prevent and fight terrorism
D
to protect geographic interests
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How can the President influence the establishment of US foreign policy?

A
negotiating treaties
B
confirming ambassadors
C
declaring war
D
increasing spending on foreign aid
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Which of the following would be the most immediate effect of sanctions on a country?

A
Citizens are unable to buy needed goods.
B
Goods and services rapidly decline in value.
C
War is declared on the sanctioning country.
D
Leaders are forced into negotiations.
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Which of these is the strongest example of multilateral foreign policy?

A
One nation states publicly that it will refuse to trade with any nation that criticizes its leader.
B
One nation refuses to trade with a rival nation because it does not allow women to vote in an upcoming election.
C
Two rival nations go to war with one another over disputed territory.
D
Two allied nations enforce economic sanctions on a country until its government changes a key policy.
6

Which of the following is a domestic influence on foreign policy?

A
The US dollar rapidly declines in value.
B
A famine in Ireland prompts US response.
C
A foreigner on vacation in the United States threatens violence.
D
The United States loses a key alliance with another nation.
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One possible use for foreign aid is for one country to help another

A
improve military power.
B
reduce tariffs.
C
remove trade barriers.
D
change policies.
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Which of the following are soft-power implementations of foreign policy? Select three options.

A
reducing tariffs
B
economic sanctions
C
negotiations
D
providing aid
E
military response
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The actual carrying out, or implementation, of foreign policy falls to

A
the president.
B
executive agencies.
C
the armed forces.
D
Congress.
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Which of the following groups work together to create foreign policy?

A
Senate and executive branch
B
Congress and the Supreme Court
C
the executive branch and Congress
D
Senate and the Supreme Court

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