CFPT American Foreign Policy and Diplomacy 2

Question 1

Which international organization, established in 1945, is the primary body for promoting international peace and security?

Accepted Answer

United Nations

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League of Nations

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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World Trade Organization

Question 2

NATO was established as a collective defense alliance in which year?

Accepted Answer

1949

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1945

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1947

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1955

Question 3

In U.S. foreign policy history, 'détente' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The relaxation of Cold War tensions between the U.S. and Soviet Union

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Military buildup to deter Soviet aggression

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Economic sanctions imposed on communist nations

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U.S. military alliances in Southeast Asia

Question 4

U.S. diplomatic recognition of a foreign government primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

Formally acknowledging the legitimacy of that government through official relations

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Providing military aid to that government

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Establishing a free trade agreement

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Sending military advisors to assist that government

Question 5

Which U.S. law is the primary legal framework governing most American foreign assistance programs?

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Answer

The Foreign Service Act of 1980

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The International Emergency Economic Powers Act

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The Arms Export Control Act of 1976

Question 6

'Track II diplomacy' refers to which type of international engagement?

Accepted Answer

Informal dialogue by non-governmental actors that complements official diplomacy

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Official government-to-government negotiations

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Secret negotiations conducted by intelligence agencies

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Multilateral negotiations mediated by the United Nations

Question 7

The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine holds that:

Accepted Answer

The international community may intervene when a state fails to protect citizens from mass atrocities

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Nations have the right to launch preemptive military strikes

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Nations must protect their diplomatic missions from attack

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States have an absolute right to sovereignty regardless of internal conduct