Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) Practice 1 Rated A+
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Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) Practice 1 Rated A+
What is the primary goal of the Foreign Service?
️️ To represent the U.S. government abroad and promote American interests
Define "terrorism."
️️ The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians...
Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) Practice 1 Rated A+
What is the primary goal of the Foreign Service?
✔️✔️ To represent the U.S. government abroad and promote American interests
Define "terrorism."
✔️✔️ The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, to achieve political
aims
What is the significance of the Geneva Conventions?
✔️✔️ To establish international legal standards for humanitarian treatment during war
Who has the power to ratify treaties in the United States?
✔️✔️ The Senate
Explain the concept of "mutual defense."
✔️✔️ An agreement between nations to support each other in case of an attack
What is the role of the U.S. Trade Representative?
✔️✔️ To negotiate trade agreements and represent U.S. trade interests
Describe "refugee status."
✔️✔️ Protection granted to individuals fleeing persecution or violence in their home country
What does the term "military intervention" mean?
✔️✔️ The use of military force by a country to influence or control events in another country
Define "globalization."
, ✔️✔️ The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries
What is the main function of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
✔️✔️ To prosecute individuals for international crimes such as genocide and war crimes
Who is responsible for developing the national budget in the U.S.?
✔️✔️ The President, with Congressional approval
Explain the concept of "economic sanctions."
✔️✔️ Measures taken by countries to restrict trade and financial transactions with another nation
What does the term "foreign policy" encompass?
✔️✔️ A government's strategy in dealing with other nations
Name a key principle of the Monroe Doctrine.
✔️✔️ To oppose European colonialism in the Americas
What is the purpose of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
✔️✔️ To promote international collaboration in education, science, and culture
Define "collective security."
✔️✔️ An arrangement where nations agree to respond collectively to threats against peace
What role do non-state actors play in international relations?
✔️✔️ They influence policy and relations, often representing interests outside government control
Explain the purpose of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
✔️✔️ To promote political and economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries
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