A World of Nations

What is the term for a sovereign nation's official policy towards other countries?

• international relations

• foreign policy

• internal affairs

• domestic policy

Which international organization is responsible for maintaining peace and security among nations?

• World Health Organization

• European Union

• United Nations

• International Monetary Fund

Which country is known for its human rights violations, including forced labor camps and censorship?

• North Korea

• Cuba

• Russia

• China

What is the term for the assistance provided to people affected by natural disasters?

• disaster relief

• natural disaster support

• calamity assistance

• emergency aid

Which country is known for its foreign policy of non-alignment and neutrality?

• Denmark

• Austria

• Switzerland

• Sweden

What is the term for the principle that a nation acts in its own best interest?

• self-interest

• country interest

• national interest

• state interest

What is the term for the rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of their nationality or citizenship?

• citizenship rights

• human rights

• national rights

• universal rights

What is a treaty?

• A piece of paper that gives police officers the right to search personal property

• a piece of paper that declares war on another country

• a document that raises taxes on a country's trade imports

• An agreement between two or more countries

The United States government provides advice and help for countries wanting to start new democracies by showing them how to run fair elections. Which of the items below is the information describing?

• foreign aid

• military

• treaty

In response to the January 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, the United States has given the country significant aid in the form of food, water, and medical care. Which of the items below is the information describing?

• foreign aid

• military

• treaty