What is a presidential doctrine as it relates to foreign policy? In what ways do doctrines influence defense and security policy? Use examples where necessary.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should define presidential doctrines as the grand strategies and blueprints for the U.S. military. Answers should discuss the institutional advantages of presidents in designing and implementing doctrines as they relate to foreign policy. An example could be the Bush Doctrine of 2002, which shaped the Iraq war.

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Which of the following is true of the attorney general?

a. The attorney general is appointed by the vice president. b. The attorney general is confirmed by the House. c. The vice president may dismiss the attorney general at any time. d. The attorney general serves a fixed term of office. e. The attorney general is confirmed by the Senate

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The __________ keeps world trade open by cutting tariffs and other barriers, creating freer trade and settling disputes

A) North American Free Trade Agreement B) International Monetary Fund C) World Trade Organization D) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

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Which of the following statements best describes a vote of confidence?

A. A new government must pass a vote (on the cabinet’s composition and proposed policies) in the legislature before it can take office. B. A government declares that a vote on a particular piece of legislation is also a vote of support for the government itself; if the legislators do not support the legislation, then the government will resign (and new elections might result). C. A group of legislators propose a vote on the support of the incumbent government. If the government passes the vote, then it stays in office. If it fails the vote, then it must resign (and new elections might result). D. A new government must pass a vote, but it does not reflect whether there is support for the government or not

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