quiz 3, pols sci Flashcards
deficit?
federal debt?
fiscal policy?
which branch of government is primarily responsible for the national budget?
who can buy government bonds?
foreign gov.,
what is the most expensive social program?
Medicare is the most expensive social program.
when was s.s established
it was a part of the new deal
why is social security expected to face financial problems?
three factors of foreign policy?
Diplomatic, Economic, Military
who primarily makes America’s foreign policy
president primarily makes America’s foreign policy
powers that the President and Congress have in making foreign policy
(Short answer) declare war,organize the armed forces, and appropriate
funds nation’s security.
what was discussed in the UN Security Council?
what are examples of regional organizations?
NATO
whats the purpose of and how was the policy of containment put into effect?
A policy of containment was created to isolate the Soviet Union. To prevent the spread of communism and Soviet influence around the world. (us allied with western europe after ww2)
what is the policy of detente and when did it first began?
eased tensions between usa and soviet union, it began in 1979 (china joined in)
what and why are economic sanctions sometimes unsuccessful?
what are examples of foreign aid?
