Chapter 4 - Domestic politics and war

Question 1

Key domestic factors in foreign policy

Answer 1

1. Leaders
2. Bureaucracy
3. Interest Groups
4. General public

Question 2

Bureaucracy

Answer 2

The collection of organizations (military, intelligence, diplomatic corps) that carry out most tasks of governance within state.

Question 3

Interest groups

Answer 3

Groups of individuals with common interests that organize to influence public policy which will benefit its members.

Question 4

Rally effect

Answer 4

The tendency to become more supportive of their country’s government in response to dramatic international events.

Question 5

Diversionary incentive

Answer 5

Incentive that leaders have to start international crises in order to rally public support at home.

Question 6

Democracy

Answer 6

A political system in which candidates compete for office through frequent, fair elections.

Question 7

Autocracy

Answer 7

A political system in which an individual or a small group exercises power

Question 8

Accountability

Answer 8

The ability to punish or reward leaders for the decisions they make