POLSCI 125 - Quiz 5: Foreign Policy

the international political environment

countries, corporations, groups or individuals outside the U.S.

U.S. relations with other nations and foreign entities

that guides a country's attitudes and actions toward the rest of the world

its national interest abroad to ensure the security and well-being of U.S. citizens and the strength and competitiveness of the U.S. economy

the idea that a country's foreign policy decisions are motivated by self-interest and the goal of gaining more power

the notion that the U.S. should focus on internal matters and refrain from involvement international affairs

U.S. moral obligation to spread liberal values and democracy around the world; the maintenance of the "Free World"

direct involvement by one country in another country's affairs

advises the president on matters of foreign policy.

antiterrorism policies

3. American Israel Public Affairs Committee

This is an organization that is involved in foreign policy

5. National Security Council

This is an agency involved in foreign policy.

U.S. sphere of influence expanded to every corner of the globe were U.S. national interests may be affected

refers to the process of constructing or structuring a national identity using the power of the state. This process aims at the unification of the people within the state so that it remains politically stable and viable in the long run. Nation-building can involve the use of propaganda or major infrastructure development to foster social harmony and economic growth.

is a military concept whereby a joint military structure achieves control over all elements of the battlespace using land, air, maritime and space based assets.

An important feature of American Cold War policy in which the United States used diplomatic, economic, and military strategies in an effort to prevent the Soviet Union from expanding its influence.

the idea that goods and services should move across international boundaries without government interference and restrictions

Bush Doctrine

development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow of capital and exploiting cheaper labor markets and natural resources

environment degradation, unemployment, wealth disparity, weakens national sovereignty

worldwide openness that promotes the wealth of all nations; spread of democracy

Leadership or dominance, esp. by one country or social group over others

• War/military force
• Diplomacy
• Foreign aid
• Human rights policy

• receives ambassadors
• treaty negotiation (ratified by Senate)
• international travel
• Commander-in-Chief