U.S. Foreign Policy Quiz

What is the main aim of idealism in foreign policy?

• National security

• Economic growth

• Promoting values and ideals

• Military expansion

Which is NOT a tool for foreign policy?

• Diplomacy

• Financial aid

• Military alliances

• Cultural exchange

What is the Senate's role in treaty approval?

• Advise the president

• Approve by simple majority

• Approve by two-thirds vote

• Negotiate terms

Which element of foreign policy involves using armed force?

• Diplomacy

• Financial aid

• Military intervention

• Trade agreements

Which of the following is a tool used to influence foreign policy?

• Cultural exchange

• Financial aid

• Domestic policy

• Judicial review

Which foreign policy school is guided by national self-interest?

• Idealism

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

What was the main argument for supporting France against Great Britain?

• France had a stronger military

• France supported the U.S. in the American Revolution

• France offered better trade opportunities

• France was geographically closer

What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The bombardment of Fort McHenry

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Gettysburg

Why did some Americans think a war with Great Britain would be good?

• To gain independence from Britain

• To expand borders into Canada

• To establish trade with Europe

• To form an alliance with France

What did the Treaty of Ghent establish?

• New trade agreement

• Firm and universal peace

• U.S. territory expansion

• Military alliance