The Basis for Containment Policy Was the Assumption That

question 50

Multiple Choice

The basis for containment policy was the assumption that

• A)the Soviet Union could be stopped from achieving its global ambitions only by the forceful use of American power.
• B)the spread of nuclear weapons was a danger to the world and must be prevented.
• C)economic trade should be tailored to benefit the fully industrialized nations through the formation of economic communities.
• D)an arms race between the Soviet Union and the U.S.would inevitably escalate and therefore must be prevented through negotiations at an early stage.
• E)terrorism could be identified and isolated in specific countries.

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Definitions:

Order Paper

A financial document that requires payment to a specific person or entity and is transferable by endorsement.

Negotiation

The process of discussing something with others to reach a mutual agreement.

FTC

stands for the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. government agency tasked with consumer protection and the enforcement of antitrust laws to promote competition.

Holder in Due Course

A party that has acquired a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, and thus has certain rights to enforce the instrument free from many defenses.