22.  Ambassador Jamieson Greer heads the Office of the US Trade Representative

7. The National Security Advisor is Marco Rubio

13.  The Chief of Space Operations is B. Chance Saltzman

10.  After the first wave of imperialism, which of these factors helped to lessen enthusiasm in the Global North for further imperialism directed at Global South?   A.  American war of independence which toppled British control of the 13 American colonies B.  Spain losing many of her colonies in Latin America in the 1800s C.  Influence of classical liberal economic thinkers such as Adam Smith that were critical of mercantilism D.  All of the above E.  None of the above

2. The US Secretary of War is: A.  Lloyd Austin B.  Robert Kennedy, Jr. C.  Marco Rubio D.  None of the above

2.  Which of these is NOT true of the Treaty of Westphalia (1648)?   A.  It brought to an end the longest confessional war in Europe B.  The 30-year war which it ended was fought mainly in Germany C.  It affirmed the sovereign equality of all states D.  It severely diminished the power of the Hapsburg Holy Roman Empire E.  It imposed Catholicism and papal authority on all European states

16.  The Commander of the Indo-Pacific Command is John Aquilino

6.  Which of these is a foreign policy/national security priority of Russia?   A.  Becoming a member of NATO B.  Becoming a member of the European Union C.  Joining with other powers to counteract what it considers America’s domineering attitude and arrogance D.  Enhancing trade relations between Europe and America E.  All of the above

4.  Which of these state actors has the United States brought “severe pressure” upon to get rid of its nukes?   A.  Japan B.   North Korea C.  South Korea D.  China E.  Russia

1.  Which of these approaches to the study of world politics seeks to develop general laws to explain global political phenomena?   A.  Qualitative approach B. International law C.  Behaviorism (Quantitative method) D. All of the above E. None of the above