POLS 1101 (07) 1/19

What triumph happened for Ukraine on December 26th, 2023? (Plain Speaking)

• Sinking of the Novocherkassk

• Liberation of Crimea Peninsula

• A strong beginning of the Ukrainian counter offensive 2023

• The $61 billion package held up in Congress was successfully passed

What percentage of the US Defense Budget would the frozen $61 billion meant for Ukraine be? (Plain Speaking)

• 53.2%

• 6.9%

• 12.3%

•  24.7%

What are the looming challenges of the United States according to the article “Plain speaking”? 

• China, Iran, and North Korea

• Nuclear escalation in a war with China

• Wasting too much money on Ukraine

• None of these

According to Ukraine’s president quoted in the article “Battle of wills” what is the only way to protect and de-occupy Ukraine?

• Mobilization

• Full-scale counter-offensive in the east

• Focusing on marine warfare

• Give up Crimea

What portion of the House of Representative is up for election every two years?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

• All members

How long does a Senator serve for during their term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which chamber of Congress ratifies treaties?

• 2/3 majority in the House of Representatives only

• 2/3 majority in the Senate only

• Simple majority in both chambers of Congress

• Congress does not ratify treaties

How many US presidents have been impeached so far? 

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Who is the US Secretary of Defense?

• Lloyd Austin

• Anthony (Tony) Blinken

• Mike Johnson

• Kevin McCarthy

Who is the US Secretary of State?

• Lloyd Austin

• Anthony (Tony) Blinken

• Mike Johnson

• Kevin McCarthy