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. Which of the following is not a feature of external or foreign policy?

Public services and benefits correct incorrect

Intelligence and security correct incorrect

Promoting human rights correct incorrect

Trading goods and services correct incorrect

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. In external policy, the UK government does not only deal with other foreign governments but cooperates and responds to other actors and powerful forces, including, for example, non-governmental organizations. What is a non-governmental organization ('NGO')?

A powerful organization that the state must face when formulating foreign policy correct incorrect

A political organization that is funded by different governments correct incorrect

A type of private sector multinational organization correct incorrect

An independent organization that seeks to influence governments globally or provide humanitarian relief correct incorrect

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. Which of the statements listed explains the way in which the Cabinet Office deals with external matters of importance?

In a 'closed' and specific way correct incorrect

In an open and overt manner correct incorrect

In a general manner encompassing everything from treaties to international aid correct incorrect

In a general manner, overseeing how all external policy is executed correct incorrect

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. The British Empire remains a subject of controversy even today; what does most modern controversy surround?

The monarchy's close association with the empire correct incorrect

The doctrine of cultural and racial supremacy often linked to the British Empire correct incorrect

The fact that the history of the British empire is deeply ingrained in the UK political culture and taught in schools correct incorrect

The fact that not enough has been done to modernize political culture today correct incorrect

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. Which of the following states has a strained relationship with the UK because of its Communist past and its alleged interference with democratic processes?

The USA correct incorrect

Germany correct incorrect

Saudi Arabia correct incorrect

Russia correct incorrect

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. When did the 'special relationship' between the UK and USA begin?

In 1945, after the end of the Second World War correct incorrect

In 1989, after the end of the Cold war correct incorrect

None; it arose organically through time. correct incorrect

During the Vietnam Conflict in the 1960s correct incorrect

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. What is a Free Trade Agreement?

It is an agreement between two states that can involve the mutual reduction or removal of tariffs. correct incorrect

It is an agreement protecting the interests of individuals. correct incorrect

It is an agreement concerning the allocation of finances from an NGO to different smaller governments. correct incorrect

It is an agreement where different governments agree to being subject to several financial arrangements. correct incorrect

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. What was the main purpose of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ('NATO')?

Promoting stable financial exchange rates and monetary cooperation correct incorrect

Promoting security and democratic values correct incorrect

Promoting trade and lowering trade barriers correct incorrect

Helping countries recover financially in the aftermath of the Second World War correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not true about the Commonwealth?

It is an organization comprised mainly of countries that used to be a part of the British Empire. correct incorrect

Its primary aim is to preserve the spirit of the British Empire and promote the same democratic and human rights norms. correct incorrect

It is fairly informal and is committed to promoting peaceful international cooperation. correct incorrect

The Head of the Commonwealth is Queen Elizabeth II, and her successor will be her son, Charles. correct incorrect

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. What does the phrase 'Global Britain' refer to?

It refers to the UK's general commitment to internationalism and engagement with countries from across the world. correct incorrect

It refers to the UK's commitments to internationalism that predate Brexit. correct incorrect

It refers to the UK's commitments to global welfare, specifically including commitments to reduce a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions. correct incorrect

It refers to how a post-Brexit Britain would potentially widen its focus and engage with countries on a widespread international scale. correct incorrect

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. In the UK, which form of law provides the basis for the conduct of diplomacy?

The Royal Prerogative correct incorrect

Secondary legislation correct incorrect

Acts of Parliament correct incorrect

Treaties and International Agreements correct incorrect

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. Why did the UK's military intervention in Iraq become significant in the wider scheme of Parliament and war powers?

Because Parliament voted against government policy. correct incorrect

Because this event constituted a change concerning the role of Parliament in decisions concerning armed conflict. correct incorrect

Because there were various, unprecedented backbench rebellions in the Labour party. correct incorrect

Because many felt that Britain's intervention contravened international law. correct incorrect

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. What is the purpose of Article 42 of the UN Charter?

To authorize the Security Council to ascertain the existence of any threat to peace or an act of aggression correct incorrect

To allow the UN Security Council to take military action, as a final resort correct incorrect

To decide what measures (not involving the use of armed force) will be used to give effect to UN decisions correct incorrect

To prevent individual's right to self-defence from being impaired during an armed conflict correct incorrect

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. Why did the UK intervene in Kosovo in 1999?

To end a military occupation of a British overseas territory correct incorrect

To restore a democratically elected government correct incorrect

To prevent atrocities and uphold the humanitarian doctrine 'responsibility to protect' correct incorrect

To prevent the re-nationalization of a key sea-level waterway correct incorrect

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. How is the European Union different from other international organizations?

Because it is both a political and an economic union. correct incorrect

Because it has its own law-making authority. correct incorrect

Because its laws cover a wide range of issues from agriculture, to immigration, health, and safety. correct incorrect

Because it produces laws that take priority over member states' domestic laws. correct incorrect