US Foreign Policy and International Relations

Dr. D provides a final lecture discussing domestic and foreign policy. Domestic policy involves government actions within the country, focusing on services and partisanship. Foreign policy deals with international relations, aiming to protect the U.S., secure resources, maintain global power balance, and promote democracy. The lecture highlights the U.S.'s historical and current roles in these areas, including its military and economic influence.

What is the primary focus of domestic policy?

• Expanding military influence

• Managing international relations

• Regulating trade agreements

• Taking care of a country's own citizens

Which step in the domestic policy process involves evaluating the effectiveness of a policy?

• Agenda setting

• Evaluation

• Implementation

• Policy enactment

What is a common point of contention regarding social welfare programs?

• Their effect on global diplomacy

• Their influence on military spending

• Their role in enabling or hindering citizens

• Their impact on international trade

Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of US foreign policy?

• Forwarding human rights and democracy

• Promoting global tourism

• Securing resources for citizens

• Protecting the United States

How has the United States historically approached international relations?

• Through aggressive expansionism

• By maintaining a balance of power

• By focusing solely on economic growth

• Through isolationism

What is the role of the United Nations Security Council?

• To manage global trade agreements

• To oversee international sports events

• To maintain international peace and security

• To regulate global environmental policies

Which economic factor gives the United States significant global influence?

• Its dominance in the tech industry

• The strength of the US dollar

• Its vast natural resources

• Its large agricultural exports

What is the concept of defensive realism in international relations?

• A strategy focused on cultural exchange

• A policy of economic isolation

• A theory advocating for global disarmament

• A belief in acting in a country's best interests

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the US military?

• It is mainly used for humanitarian missions

• It is larger than the next ten largest militaries combined

• It is primarily focused on domestic issues

• It is smaller than most European armies

What has been a recent trend regarding the US dollar's global prominence?

• It has been declining steadily

• It has gained more prominence than the euro

• It has been replaced by the yen

• It is no longer used in international trade