SS.C.4.1 FOREIGN & DOMESTIC POLICIES

C.4.1 What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?

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

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C.4.1 Which action is an example of a domestic policy decision?

• The Senate votes to ratify a treaty.
• The president nominates an ambassador.
• Congress votes to increase the income tax.
• The president asks Congress to declare war.

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C.4.1 The statement below was made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a January 23, 2013 Senate hearing. It has been one of the great honors of my life to lead the men and women of the State Department … nearly 70,000 serving here in Washington, more than 270 posts around the world. They get up and get to work every day, often in difficult and dangerous circumstances, because they believe, as we believe, the United States is the most extraordinary force for peace and progress the world has ever known. Source: U.S. Department of State Based on the statement, which is a goal of U.S. policy?

• diplomatic alliances
• homeland security
• citizen protection
• avoiding conflict

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C.4.1 The political cartoon below illustrates a foreign policy issue. Source: What issue is illustrated in the cartoon?

• The Cabinet did not ratify a treaty.

• The President did not ratify a treaty.

• The U.S. Senate did not ratify a treaty.

• The Secretary of State did not ratify a treaty.

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C4.1 Which action would be an example of a foreign policy decision?

• Congress changes the naturalization rules for immigrants wishing to become citizens.
• The President signs an executive order modifying emissions standards.
• Congress passes a law providing tax benefits to companies.
• The President accepts an invitation to mediate between China and Japan over ownership of the Senkaku Islands.

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