When Is the President Most Likely to Pursue Foreign Policy

question 78

Multiple Choice

When is the president most likely to pursue foreign policy that is inconsistent with that desired by the public?

• A) immediately before an election
• B) immediately after an election
• C) during divided government
• D) when the president's advisors believe doing so is in the national interest
• E) when the United States in engaged in asymmetric warfare

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