USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

THE MONROE DOCTRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does “doctrine” mean?
A
Declaration of war.
B
Presidential power.
C
Policy or plan of action to be followed.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -doctrine. noun. doc·trine ˈdäk-trən. : something that is taught. : a principle or the principles in a system of belief.

Detailed explanation-2: -It reflects a conscious choice to pursue certain avenues and not others. Thus, while doctrine is held to be relatively enduring, policy is more mutable, but also directive. Policies may change due to changes in national leadership, political considerations, or for fiscal reasons.

Detailed explanation-3: -By definition, political doctrine is “[a] policy, position or principle advocated, taught or put into effect concerning the acquisition and exercise of the power to govern or administrate in society.” The term political doctrine is sometimes wrongly identified with political ideology.

Detailed explanation-4: -Doctrine is a belief, or set of beliefs, held by an organization about the best (or right) way to do things. Doctrine reflects the culture of an organization and staffs’ understanding of how those beliefs relate to their roles and responsibilities.

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