PSC 160-INT  Worksheet 16

Homework Questions from Text
372. What two things happened when our commitment overseas expanded?
373. Why does the secretary of state rarely ever coordinate or direct foreign policy?
374. Explain why WWII resulted in a more internationalist view of foreign policy?
375. Describe support for an internationalist American  foreign policy.
376. Explain what we know with regard to the so-called "body-bag" hypothesis.
377. Describe the foreign policy perspective of political elites.
378. What was a much accepted "myth" of the 1960s?
379. In general, leaders have a more ______ and _______ outlook on foreign policy than the public.*
380. The foreign policy elite in this country is deeply _______. *
381. Isolationism was adopted as a world view as a result of what?
382. Containment replaced isolationism with what event?
383. What view is associated with Vietnam?
384. What is the military industrial complex?
385. Did Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) ever exist in Iraq?
386. Summarize the liberal and conservative views of post-Cold War policy.
387. What did the campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq make clear?
388. The United States did not institute a peace time draft until when?
389. What led to improvement in the A.V.F. after a rocky start?
390. What percent of the military were female in 2005?
391. Explain what "gold platting" means.
392. What is often given a low priority in defense spending?
393. What are the two main reasons for having separate uniformed services?
394. Explain the "Bush Doctrine" (or preemption).
395. What are some examples of the U.S. not seeking U.N. approval for military action?
 

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