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Which is an example of hard power?

A
political treaties
B
foreign aid
C
economic sanctions
D
trade agreements
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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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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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Which of the following is the best example of a sanction?

A
Country A decides to form an alliance with country B.
B
Country A enacts trade restrictions against country B.
C
Country A launches warships toward country B.
D
Country A denies aid money to country B.
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The best way for a country to implement foreign policy is

A
unilaterally.
B
with military power.
C
multilaterally.
D
with hard power.
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Which description best reflects military force as hard power?

A
the use of military force to resolve foreign policy situations instead of diplomacy
B
the willingness to use sparse military forces to support diplomatic efforts
C
the use of a strong military only for defense against a direct attack
D
the willingness to use a large standing, modern military as a show of strength
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Nongovernmental organizations operate

A
with governmental oversight.
B
using contract workers.
C
independent of government.
D
in single countries.

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