Global Policy

Which example involves changing foreign policy?

• Congress lifting an oil embargo on a formerly communist government.

• Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees.

• A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin.

• A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving their country of birth.

Which type of government affairs are illustrated in the headlines?

• Diplomatic relations

• Domestic policy

• Foreign policy

• International relations

"Shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere."

Based on this mission statement, what conclusion can be made about US foreign policy?

• The United States' foreign policy is based on the philosophy that other countries should be

  supported when it serves American interests.

• The United States' foreign policy is focused primarily on promoting a strong and steady global economy.

• The United States' foreign policy is based on the belief that a just and stable world is good for everyone,

  including Americans.

• The United States' foreign policy is concerned solely with the welfare of the American people.

"The issue is the future of SouthEast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us."

Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?

• Inititating sanctions against a country

• Sending humanitarian aid to a country

• Using nuclear weapons to end a war

• Initiating a war to stabalize a region

"If the United Nations once admits that international disputes can be settled by using force, then we will have destroyed the foundation of the organization

and our best hope of establishing a world order."

Based on this statement, Pres. Eisenhower likely believed which of the following to be the main goal of the United Nations? 

• maintaining international peace and security

• building an unstoppable military alliance

• securing economic stability

• dominating global affairs

The scenario below describes a foreign policy issue between the United States and another country.

A country that is a trading partner of the United States has acquired nuclear materials. The United States does not want this country to have the capacity to build a nuclear bomb and is fearful of attacks on its allies and interests if this country has nuclear capabilities.

Which measures would the President of the United States likely pursue to prevent the other

country from building a nuclear bomb?

• humanitarian aid for rebels and peace talks

• diplomatic talks and economic sanctions

• blockades and immediate military action

• nuclear bombing and special-operations strikes

"North Korea will come under intense diplomatic pressure to (end) its nuclear weapons program ...as the United States, North Korea, and its foreign neighbors begin ... negotiations...."

According to this excerpt, why is the United States working with other nations?

• to improve regional trade

• to promote human rights

• to protect national security

• to strengthen democratic reform

Anthony:  I saw on the news today that a natural disaster struck Asia.

Jayce:  Asia is very far away. I wish there was a way we could help.

Anthony:  Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do to help.

Jayce:  Sure there is!  

Which is an example of how Anthony and Jayce can help the victims of a natural disaster?

• volunteer at a local organization

• volunteer at the Humane Society

• contribute to a Political Action Committee

• contribute to an international organization

What method did the United States use to end World War II?

• economic sanctions

• military blockades

• nuclear bombings

• diplomatic talks

Education is a basic human right. Like all human rights, it is universal and inalienable- everyone, regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity or economic status, is entitled to it.

Which long-term social change does the organization that establishes this goal intend to solve?

• It seeks to reduce obstacles to international trade.

• It seeks to achieve improvements in critical areas of child development.

• It seeks to promote respect for international environmental law.

• It seeks to increase economic activities with developing countries.