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