Chapter 04

A  the American educational system

B  American isolationism

C  lack of access to information

D  lack of a direct connection with foreign policy issues

A  the various agencies of a state always take the same side on an issue (e.g., defense ministries always favor military strength)

B  the various agencies of a state are generally in agreement on the foreign policies to be pursued

C  representatives of agencies promote only the interests of their own bureaucracy

D  bargaining among agencies suggests that a state does not have a single national interest

A  defense contractors, lobbyists, and research institutes

B  the military, Congress, and the executive branch

C  governmental agencies, industrial corporations, and research institutes

D  the executive branch, Congress, and the judiciary

A  Executive

B  Legislative

C  Judicial

A  trying to confuse an adversary by sending mixed policy signals

B  trying to influence elite opinions, which will, in turn, influence mass opinion

C  adopting a foreign policy to distract public attention from domestic issues

D  lobbying foreign governments to change their foreign policy

A  Politicians are judged by the electorate.

B  Democracies allow for the secrecy of the government.

C  Many actors exist to keep track of decisions made.

D  Voters face an overabundance of information.

A  Decision makers use a reference point for comparison.

B  Decision makers assess the value of other decision makers.

C  Decision makers work to avoid future catastrophic events.

D  Decision makers attach their own feelings onto another actor.

A  goals

B  perceptions

C  determination

D  emotions

A  the human brain

B  diplomats

C  government leaders

D  the military

A  limiting the number of advisers

B  bringing in external advisers

C  appealing to the majority interest

D  bypassing relevant agencies