The Cold War consensus and bipartisanship on foreign policy from 1955 to 1965 were so strong that presidents
a. had to consult Congress on every foreign policy decision.
b. received a lot of input from Congress.
c. were able to make foreign policy decisions without consulting Congress or get its formal approval.
d. became less independent in foreign policymaking.
The primary sources of international law are
a. international treaties and customs.
b. international norms and general principles.
c. diplomatic statements and conventions.
d. customary law and protocols.
The _________, which failed by just one vote, attempted to provide Congress with the responsibility and authority to approve all international agreements (not just treaties) entered into by the president.
a. Bricker Amendment c. McCarthy Act
b. War Powers Act d. Marshall Plan
From the perspective of natural law,
a. the concept of international law does not exist in principle or in practice, and therefore it serves no purpose.
b. the subjects of international law, nation-states, are protected.
c. the community of humankind share rights and responsibilities irrespective of their status as citizens of states.
d. international law consists of customs, treaties, and agreements that exist between international actors.
__________ was the Senator from Wisconsin who led a crusade against communist influence in government.
a. Jesse Helms c. Joseph R. McCarthy
b. Al Gore d. John Bricker
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