Foreign Policy
What is the overriding principle of America’s military; the idea that military personnel don’t formulate policy but implement directives from civilian leaders in the executive branch?
Civilian Control
Which U.S. President signed the Military Commissions Act of 2006, which restricted the use of harsh interrogation techniques, but also issued a signing statement reserving the right to interpret the act as necessary for national security?
George W Bush
When the president instigates hostilities, what can Congress propose to set parameters on presidential actions?
AUMF – authorization for use of military force
What is the difference between isolationism and internationalism?
Isolationism = the country should refrain from involvement in intl affairs; Internationalism = the country should be involved in the affairs of other nations, out of both self-interest and moral obligation
List 3 government actions contained under foreign policy
Military operations, econ interactions/trade, HR policies, environmental agreements, foreign aid, helping build/sustain democratic systems, interventions in civil wars and other conflicts, and intl efforts to eliminate WMDs