SS.7.CG.4.1 & 4.3 Quiz

What is an embargo?

• A measure that bans exports from specific countries

• A measure that bans imports from specific countries

• A measure that bans trade with specific countries

• A measure that bans travel to specific countries

What is containment?

• The U.S. policy of forming alliances with communist countries

• The U.S. policy of isolating itself from other countries

• The U.S. policy of promoting communism

• The U.S. policy of preventing the spread of communism

What is isolationism?

• A policy of avoiding involvement in foreign affairs

• A policy of supporting military intervention in other countries

• A policy of actively engaging in foreign affairs

• A policy of promoting international alliances

Which federal department in the U.S. sets and maintains foreign policies?

• Department of Defense

• Department of Homeland Security

• State Department

• Department of Justice

Who is the head of the U.S. Department of State?

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

• Secretary of the Treasury

What is domestic policy?

• A course of action chosen to guide people in making decisions about international relations

• A course of action chosen to guide people in making decisions about other countries

• A course of action chosen to guide people in making decisions about their own country

• A course of action chosen to guide people in making decisions about military alliances

What is foreign policy?

• A course of action chosen to guide people in making decisions about economic policies

• A course of action chosen to guide people in making decisions about military alliances

• A course of action chosen to guide people in making decisions about international relations

• A course of action chosen to guide people in making decisions about their own country

What are allies in the context of international relations?

• Nations united with one another for cultural exchange

• Nations united with one another for economic purposes

• Nations united with one another for military purposes

• Nations united with one another for assistance and protection

What are foreign affairs?

• Issues or concerns about international relations

• Issues or concerns about military alliances

• Issues or concerns about economic policies

• Issues or concerns about domestic policies

What is an alliance?

• A union between nations for economic purposes

• A union between nations for military purposes

• A union between nations for cultural exchange

• A union between nations for assistance and protection