#50 FOREIGN POLICY: CRASH COURSE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Why is foreign policy considered both the most and least important aspect of government?

• It is not related to economic policies.

• It does not include environmental policies.

• It is only about military actions.

• It affects the largest number of people but has minimal impact on how Americans think about their government.

What are the main economic goals of U.S. foreign policy?

• To reduce military spending.

• To expand opportunities for the U.S., promote foreign investment, maintain access to foreign energy supplies, and promote trade policies.

• To focus solely on environmental protection.

• To avoid any international trade agreements.

Why does the U.S. have a complicated relationship with the UN and international lawmaking bodies?

• Because the U.S. fears that submitting to international jurisdiction would be a loss of sovereignty.

• Because the U.S. does not believe in human rights.

• Because the U.S. does not participate in any international treaties.

• Because the U.S. prefers to work alone.

Who is primarily responsible for negotiating treaties and receiving foreign ambassadors in the U.S.?

• The Congress

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

• The President

What role do interest groups play in shaping U.S. foreign policy?

• They shape the agenda but do not do much of the work of crafting the policies.

• They craft the policies themselves.

• They only focus on domestic policies.

• They have no influence at all.