Civics 4.1-4.3 Quiz

What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?

• nominating ambassadors
• introducing tax bills
• negotiating treaties
• ratifying treaties

Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?

• Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.
• The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.
• Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.
• The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.

This is a graph about high school graduation rates in the United States. Which long term domestic policy goal is reflected in the graph?

• career preparation
• physical fitness
• racial equality
• public safety

The U.S. government is a member of which organization?

• United Nations
• European Union
• World Wildlife Fund
• International Red Cross

This statement is from Executive Order 10924, President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.
What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?

• to provide for the common defense
• to establish domestic tranquility
• to advance the common good
• to administer justice

This graph below shows participation in international organizations.
What conclusion about international NGOs can be drawn from the graph?

• They have decreased community involvement
• They have increased democratic participation.
• They have maintained world peace.
• They have strengthened terrorism.

During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?

• Korean War
• Vietnam War
• World War I
• World War II

A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?

• initiate a trade ban
• initiate public protests
• initiate diplomatic talks
• initiate a military operation

This statement was made by President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011. What is the relationship between President Obama's statement and U.S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?

• development of diplomatic alliances
• support for the rule of law
• economic development
• conflict resolution

a military conflict (1954-1975) between the Communist forces of North Vietnam supported by China and the Soviet Union and the non-Communist forces of South Vietnam supported by the U.S.

• World War I
• Vietnam War
• Korean War
• World War II