Author Question: Which of the following would be the type of action taken by a U.S. president who is a realist? a. ... (Read 23 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Which of the following would be the type of action taken by a U.S. president who is a realist?

a. asking allies to join the United States in placing economic sanctions on a country that is violating human rights
b. requesting a large increase in defense funding to strengthen the armed forces and build more nuclear weapons to protect and secure the nation
c. sending armed forces into a country to overthrow a dictator and help the citizens establish a democracy
d. seeking arms reduction agreements with countries that are producing nuclear weapons

Question 2

Who would the president be most likely to consult to determine the best way to use the military to destroy North Korea's nuclear capabilities?

a. the secretary of defense
b. the secretary of state
c. the Director of National Intelligence
d. the national security adviser