One Cabinet officer heads the department that runs U.S. diplomacy, issues passports, and advises on ambassadors. Which officer is it?

In the constitutional design, which office has primary executive responsibility for determining U.S. foreign policy?

A bill would raise a tariff on imported goods from a rival country. Which institution has the enumerated power over taxes and foreign commerce?

A President nominates a new ambassador to a foreign country. Before the ambassador can be appointed, which body must give advice and consent?

A crisis requires State, Treasury, intelligence, and military officials to coordinate options for the President. Which White House forum is built for that?

A foreign government says a U.S. trade rule violates an agreement. Which executive office negotiates directly with foreign governments on trade agreements and disputes?

An ambassador meets privately with a foreign minister to negotiate the release of detained Americans. Which foreign-policy tool is being used?

The United States freezes officials' assets and bars U.S. firms from dealing with a foreign central bank. Which tool is this?

The United States bans nearly all trade with a foreign country to pressure its government. Which trade tool is being used?

Congress funds food, medicine, and rebuilding grants after an earthquake abroad. Which tool of foreign policy is this?

A President orders limited airstrikes against a terrorist camp abroad. Which foreign-policy tool is most directly involved?

Several countries sign a pledge that an attack on one will bring assistance from the others. What foreign-policy tool is this?

The President accepts a new country's government as lawful and receives its ambassador. What tool is being used?

Article II says a treaty needs advice and consent with what Senate threshold?

The Senate votes 68-32 to approve a resolution of ratification for a treaty the President negotiated. What can happen next?

The President makes an international executive agreement and does not submit it as an Article II treaty. What is different from a treaty?

A treaty stays in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and never receives a Senate vote. What is the practical result?

Which branch has the Constitution's enumerated power to declare war?

After Congress authorizes war, which presidential role gives operational command of U.S. armed forces?

A President sends combat forces abroad without a declaration of war. Under the War Powers Resolution, what report is due?

Troops remain in hostilities 60 days after a War Powers report, and Congress has not declared war or authorized continuation. What must happen?

In 1823 the United States warned European powers not to colonize or control nations in the Western Hemisphere. What policy was this?

In 1947 President Truman asked Congress for military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey. Which named policy did he announce?

The United States used the Marshall Plan, NATO, and aid to Greece and Turkey to limit Soviet influence after World War II. What strategy links them?

A platform says U.S. security is best protected by avoiding standing alliances and staying out of foreign conflicts unless directly threatened. Which orientation is closest?