2. Examples of politica

Chapter 1

• The phrase "we must

The phrase “we must set aside partisan politics at the water’s edge” relates to

• the idea that the U.S. must unite on domestic

political issues.

• the World War II battle against fascism.
• the current state of Am erican politics.

*d. the politics of the start of the Cold War Era.

• Examples of politica

Examples of political and highly partisan foreign policy events before World War II mentioned as “exceptional” for the level of engagement include all of the f ollowing EXCEPT

• the War of 1812.

*b. the Barbary Pirate Wars.

• the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
• the decision to build the Panama Canal.

• The point that marke

The point that marked the time when the territorial state became the absolute expression of sovereignty in the international system was

• the fall of Rome.
• Christopher Columbus’s discovery of the “New World”

in 1492.*c. the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.

• the Great Enlightenment.

• Throughout U.S. hist

Throughout U.S. history, the initiating party for foreign policy negotiations has been

• the judiciary.
• the legislative.

*c. the executive.

• business interests.

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• Intermestic refers t

Intermestic refers to the

• historical belief that the U.S. act as a mediator

between other states.

• idea that foreign policy politics is done by policy

experts acting as an intermediary between the legislative and executive branches.

• concentration on multilateral over unilateral

foreign policy.*d. notion that divisions between foreign and domestic policymaking are no longer clear.

• A "failed state"

A “failed state”

• normally is seen as a relic from the Cold War Era.
• is so chaotic and violent that even non -state

actors avoid them.

• is not a foreign policy problem for the United

States.*d. virtually invites a violent non -state actor to enter the country.

• Modern wars can best

Modern wars can best be described as

*a. unconventional and not fought in the traditional rules of engagement.

• virtually non-existent as a result of the end of

the Cold War.

• largely unchanged since the World War II Era.
• extremely rare compared to past eras.

• One of the most sign

One of the most significant impacts of the global information age is tha t

• the flood of information makes it much easier to

conduct diplomacy on the world stage.

• it makes it much easier to reach comprehensive

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• it provides enough information to match the number

of analysts.

• The "National Securi

The “National Security State” evolved in response to

• the 9/11 attacks and associated Global War on

Terrorism.*b. the beginning of the Cold War with the USSR.

• the end of World War I and League of Nations.
• the Spanish-American War and movement towards a

more global vision.

• Which of the followi

Which of the following cultural variables DOES NOT impact the American experience as it pertains to the context o f foreign policy

• The geographic location of the United States.
• The Anglo-Saxon heritage of the United States.

*c. The long history of a large standing army in the United States.

• The fact that the United States has been blessed

with significant natural resources.

• One who believes the

One who believes the government can be a positive agent of change would likely best be described as a

*a. liberal.

• pragmatist.
• reactionary.
• conservative.

• A U.S. politician wh

A U.S. politician who would determine whether government should be active or passive with regards to involvement in specific issues on a case by case basis typically would be considered

• conservative.
• liberal.
• reactionary. 3 / 4

*d. pragmatic.

• In issues of foreign

In issues of foreign policy and national security, conservatives generally support

• limited government intrusion in the lives of

individuals.*b. a restrictive role of government and greater authority for the private sector.

• drastic and violent means to ensure the government

address domestic enemies.

• an emphasis on individual rights above all else.

• The Realist worldvie

The Realist worldview is one that

*a. defines world politics as a geopolitical struggle between sovereign states in an international system characterized by anarchy.

• focuses on the presence of complex transnational

connections which lead to increased cooperation among states.

• believes change is possible and can improve the

human condition.

• argues that underdeveloped countries are poor

because of colonial domination over economies that date back hundreds of years.

• The Idealist in inte

The Idealist in international politics would most likely

• focus on the presence of complex transnatio nal

connections which lead to increased cooperation among states.*b. believe change is possible and can improve the human condition.

• argue that underdeveloped countries are poor

because of colonial domination over economies that date back hundreds of years.

• reject the notion of anarchy as a permanent

characteristic of the international system and attempt to change the system itself.

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