James Monroe, president from 1817 to 1825, was the first to assume a strong foreign policy. His famous “Monroe Doctrine” declared
a. that the United States would regard as an unfriendly act any attempt by a European nation to intervene on the American continent.
b. that the United States had an inherent right to stop foreign navies on the high seas.
c. that the United States would be aggressive in invading foreign countries that resisted its trade policies.
d. that the United States had a moral obligation to serve as a sort of global police force.
e. that democracy was the dominant form of government and should be heavily impressed upon weaker nations.
ANS: A
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a. The Religious Right opposed it, fearing that it would benefit the Libertarian wing of the GOP. b. The Republicans opposed it, fearing that it would benefit the Democratic Party. c. The Texas state legislature opposed it, fearing that it would be incapable of implementing it. d. President Bill Clinton opposed it because of several unnecessary provisions within it.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The first step to winning an election is:
A) to contact a media house. B) consultation with the electoral college. C) the fund-raising process. D) the nomination process. E) the appointment of a campaign manager.