MMS Civics: Foreign Policy & International Conflicts

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 U.S. 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

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.
• 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 statement below 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