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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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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 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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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.
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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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Nongovernmental organizations operate

A
with governmental oversight.
B
using contract workers.
C
independent of government.
D
in single countries.
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What is the biggest difference between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)?

A
Governmental organizations are formally recognized.
B
Governmental organizations cooperate with local governments.
C
NGOs are formally recognized.
D
NGOs cooperate with local governments.
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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 is an example of hard power?

A
political treaties
B
foreign aid
C
economic sanctions
D
trade agreements
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Why would a nation most likely use military force? Select three options.to remove trade restrictionsto defend territoryto support alliesto promote political relationshipsto protect economic interests

A
to remove trade restrictions
B
to defend territory
C
to support allies
D
to promote political relationships
E
to protect economic interests

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