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PolSci 110

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What does it take to approve a treaty the president negotiates?
2/3 majority of the Senate
What is the meaning of "soft power"
The ability to influence other political bodies through culture and idealogy.
Who are the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council with veto power over military actions?
1. United States 2. France 3. Britain 4. China 5. Russia
In recent years, the U.S. uses about what percent of the world's oil?
25%
What percent of U.S. oils consumption is imported?
2/3
Who added "Preemptive Action" to U.S. defense strategy?
George W. Bush
Which 3 nations did President G.W. Bush label as an "Axis of Evil" in the world?
Iran, Iraq, N. Korea
Which nation aided Iran the most in the development of its nuclear program and is responsible for it being able to produce nuclear weapons?
Russia
The current top 3 oil producers in the world from highest to lowest?
1. Saudi Arabia 2. Russia 3. United States
Which Middle Eastern nation has nuclear wepons, but the U.S. doesn't seem to be worried about?
Israel.
Who became the leader of Iran after our close ally, the Shah, was overthrown in 1979?
Ayatolla Khomeini
Who is the current President of Iran?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
What is the significance of the West Band to fundamentalist Jews, and int he OT of the Bible?
It is the location of the Promised Land.
What is Abraham's relationship to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
He is the forefather of these religions.
Which three Middle Eastern nations have a Shiite Majority?
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon
What did the U.S. allow to happen in Dec 2005 that was previously discouraged?
Shi'ites came into power.
Who is the current Prime Minister and head of the Iraqi government?
Nouri al-Maliki
Which radical group is considered to be running things in Lebanon?
The Hezbollah
Troops deployed and casualty count: Vietnam vs. Iraq II to date?
Vietnam's casualties and troop deployment is much higher.
What approval is needed for an "executive agreement?"
Only the president's.
How is war declared on another country, and who is involved?
Congress declares war by a simple majority in both the house and senate.
Most potent and controversial part of the 1973 War Powers Act?
The 60 day time limit
In the last 25 years, which 2 countries have received the most foreign aid from the U.S.?
Israel, Egypt
Which country would have been number one if we gave it all we promised?
Russia
How does the head of state and head of government roles differ for the U.S. compared with other democracies?
The President is both the Leader of the country and the public speaker.
The last time the U.S. Declared war?
WWII
Who or what body has the power to recognize a foreign government and establish diplomatic relations with it?
The president.
How many declared wars has the U.S. been involved in?
Five.
According to your text, what percent of the world oil reserves does Iraq posses?
11%
Currently, how many countries belong to the EU?
27
Roughly how much is the Euro worth compared to the USD?
$1.45-$1.47
Only nation remaining on the "Axis of Evil" list.
Iran.
What does it mean to "rendition"a prisoner or detainee to another country?
To extradite a person or prisoner to another country.
Which nation formerly gave refuge and support to Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden before they relocated to Afghanistan?
Sudan
Public approval ratings of G. Bush vs. V. Putin?
30% v. 70%
How much did the price of a barrel of oil rise in the last ten years?
About 1000%
Are U.S. laws on how many terms a US President can serve, similar to the laws currently governing Russia?
No, in Russia after 2 consecutive terms, the Prime minister may run again after a 4 year break.
What was the biggest reason for the turnaround and vast improvement of the Russian Economy and standard of living?
Oil
President Putin's attitude and action toward the U.S. after the 9/11 attack?
Sympathetic.
Tourism is to Hawaii as _____ is to Russia?
Oil

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