Foreign Policy

Short Answer Questions

1. What is meant by the term multilateral relationships?

2. Briefly describe three ways in which the Prime Minister can influence Australian foreign policy.

3. Evaluate the argument that Australia has neglected its relationships with its regional neighbours.

1. What is meant by the term regional security?

2. Briefly describe three ways that Australia meets its obligations as a global citizen.

3. Evaluate the argument that the promotion of trade should be a priority of Australia's foreign policy.

1. What is meant by the term bilateral relationship?

2. Briefly describe three roles of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

3. Evaluate the argument that ANZUS is still the most important security relationship in Australian foreign policy.

1. What is meant by the term globalisation? (2m)

2. Briefly describe three key ways in which Australian Governments have supported the United Nations. (3m)

3. Evaluate the argument that the Australian Government does not give sufficient consideration to human rights issues in the formulation of foreign policy. (5m)

1. Name two current agreements and/or treaties which are part of Australian foreign policy. (2m)

2. Briefly describe three key aims of Australian foreign policy. (3m)

3. Discuss two reasons why trade is important to Australian foreign policy. (5m)

1. What is the 'Howard Doctrine'? (2 marks)

2. State 3 ways Australia fulfils its responsibilities as a global citizen. (3 marks)

3. Evaluate the argument that Australia should assume a peace keeping role in the Asian region. (5 marks)

1. Who are the ministers and parliamentary secretaries for DFAT? (2m)

2. Name and explain the role of two parliamentary committees that have some input into the development of foreign policy in Australia. (3m)

3. Evaluate the power of the Foreign Affairs Minister in the development of foreign policy in Australia. (5m)

1. What is the ANZUS agreement? (2m)

2. Name one United States military installation on Australian soil and explain its function. (3m)

3. Discuss one argument for and argument against the ANZUS agreement from Australia's point of view. (5m)

1. What does ANZUZ require any of the parties to do in the event that one of them is attacked? (2m)

2. Explain one other dimension of the ANZUS agreement apart from the military aspects. (3m)

3. Evaluate the argument that Australia should withdraw from the ANZUS treaty. (5m)

1. What is foreign aid? (2m)

2. Name two countries that receive the bulk of Australian foreign aid. Give a reason why Australia provides this aid. (3m)

3. Discuss the proposition that Australia should reduce its defence reliance on the United States. (5m)

1. Explain two aims of Australian foreign policy. (2m)

2. Outline 2 influences on the formation of Australian foreign policy. (3m)

3. Discuss the proposition that Australia's foreign policy is dominated too much by economic interests. (5m)

1. What is the United Nations? (2m)

2. Explain three involvements Australia has with the United Nations. (3m)

3. Evaluate the argument that Australia should take a lead in promoting democracy in the South-East Asian region. (5m)

1. What is the W.T.O.? (2m)

2. Name one other international organisation that Australia belongs to and explain its role. (3m)

3. Evaluate the argument that the Australian Parliament should play a greater role in the formation of Australian foreign policy. (5m)

1. What is a treaty? (2m)

2. Name two economic treaties and one military treaty to which Australia is a party. (3m)

3. Backbenchers have little influence over the formulation and implementation of foreign policy. Explain two reasons why this is the case. (5m)

1. What is the United Nations? (2m)

2. Explain 3 aspects of Australia's involvement with the United Nations. (3m)

3. How accurate is it to argue that Australian foreign policy is predominantly economic in its focus? What are the reasons for this? (5m)

1. What is Australia's foreign aid budget and who are the major beneficiaries? (2m)

2. What is meant by "enlightened self-interest" in relation to foreign aid? (3m)

3. Evaluate the argument that Australia should attach more conditions to foreign aid to other countries. (5m)

1. What is foreign policy? (2m)

2. Give the full names of 3 formal agreements of treaties to which Australia is a signatory. (3m)

3. How democratic is the process of formulating Australian foreign policy? (5m)

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