Civic Literacy Foreign Policy & International Relations Flashcards
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Which U.S. constitutional power allows Congress to influence foreign policy?
Answer: Declaring war and controlling the federal budget
Congress holds significant foreign policy leverage through its power to declare war and control appropriations, including funding for military and foreign aid.
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) primarily about?
Answer: Soviet nuclear missiles placed in Cuba threatening the U.S.
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day confrontation in 1962 when the U.S. discovered Soviet nuclear missiles deployed in Cuba, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war.
What is the significance of the War Powers Resolution of 1973?
Answer: It limits the President's ability to commit U.S. forces without Congressional approval
The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops and limits unauthorized military engagements to 60 days.
What organization regulates international trade and resolves trade disputes between nations?
Answer: World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) sets and enforces global trade rules and provides a forum for resolving trade disputes between member nations.
What does 'multilateralism' mean in the context of U.S. foreign policy?
Answer: Working with multiple countries or international organizations to address global issues
Multilateralism is the practice of coordinating policies among multiple countries or through international institutions to address shared challenges.
Which treaty, signed in 1987, eliminated intermediate-range nuclear missiles between the U.S. and USSR?
Answer: INF Treaty
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, signed by Reagan and Gorbachev in 1987, eliminated an entire class of nuclear and conventional missiles.