The Fact That the United States Remains Silent in the Face

question 56

Multiple Choice

The fact that the United States remains silent in the face of human rights violations by a number of countries illustrates that

• A)the United States has been pursuing a policy of isolationism since the end of World War II.
• B)protecting human rights is less important to American foreign policy than security concerns and economic interests.
• C)the president has only limited power in determining American foreign policy.
• D)Congress has only limited power in determining American foreign policy.

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