GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2016 - Question 7
Government 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 7: Foreign Policy refers to
Correct Answer
B
Explanation
Foreign policy refers to the general principlesof a state's international behavior. Foreign policy refers to the strategiesand tactics which are employed by a state in conducting her relationship withother countries while pursing her interest. It can also be defined as the sumtotal of decisions formulated by the government of a country to manipulate theinternational environment to achieve certain national interest or objectives. CERTAIN FACTORS THAT INFLUENCETHE FORMATION OF FOREIGN POLICY INCLUDE: Geographical Location Historical Factor Economic FactorPolitical And Social Factor ) Ideology ) Militaiy Strength Indu strial/ Technological Factor ) Population) Public Opinion;J) Previous Commitments of the Country.

