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What is the primary purpose of diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy?

• To declare war on adversarial nations

• To manage international trade

• To foster mutual understanding and manage relations with other countries

• To spy on foreign governments

Which of the following is an example of a treaty?

• The Paris Agreement on climate change

• The annual United Nations General Assembly

• A presidential executive order

• A domestic law passed by Congress

Economic aid as a tool of U.S. foreign policy is primarily aimed at:

• Increasing the military capabilities of allied nations

• Supporting economic development and poverty reduction in other countries

• Spreading American culture abroad

• Encouraging other countries to adopt American political values

Military aid from the United States is often provided to:

• Any country that requests it

• Countries with the highest levels of poverty

• Allies and partners to enhance their defense capabilities

• Countries without standing armies

Humanitarian aid can be described as:

• Financial loans given to developing countries

• Assistance provided to countries to improve their military

• Support given to alleviate human suffering during natural disasters and conflicts

• Investments in foreign countries' infrastructure projects

Sanctions are used by the United States as a means to:

• Provide financial assistance to needy countries

• Punish or deter undesirable actions by countries or entities

• Establish military bases in foreign countries

• Promote American culture globally

Military intervention by the United States is typically undertaken:

• As a first response to any international conflict

• Only with the approval of the United Nations

• When U.S. interests or the interests of its allies are threatened

• At the request of non-governmental organizations

Which of the following is a key goal of U.S. economic aid?

• To increase the recipient country's dependency on the United States

• To promote economic stability and growth in the recipient country

• To secure military alliances

• To gain voting rights in the recipient country's elections

The process of negotiating treaties involves:

• Only the President of the United States

• The President and the approval of two-thirds of the Senate

• The United Nations exclusively

• Any U.S. citizen with approval from Congress

Which of the following best describes the role of sanctions in U.S. foreign policy?

• To encourage free trade

• To support international educational exchanges

• To compel changes in behavior without resorting to military force

• To provide humanitarian aid