Questions 4.1

Which action is an example of U.S. domestic policy?

• Congress passes a law requiring students to pass a test in civics.

• Congress passes a resolution condemning negotiations with Iran.

• The President orders drone attacks on ISIS camps in northern Syria.

• The President signs an executive order restoring relations with Cuba.

Which phrase defines the meaning of "U.S. foreign policy"?

• any action by Congress affecting the size of U.S. armed forces

• any government policy concerning affairs within the United States

• any action by private individuals helping people in foreign countries

• any U.S. government action relating to other countries around the world

Which issue completes the diagram?

• How can air pollution be reduced?

• How can the Israeli-Palestinian dispute be resolved?

• How can Iran be stopped from developing nuclear weapons?

• How can conditions for women in Afghanistan be improved?

The diagram below gives details about United States foreign policy. Which best completes the diagram?

• Aspects of the U.S. National Interest

• Makers of United States Foreign Policy

• United States Foreign Policy Resources

• Connections between Domestic and Foreign Policy

What is the main role of the U.S. State Department?

• directing U.S. foreign policy

• maintaining the national court system

• controlling the national government’s relations with state governments

• maintaining the separation of powers between the branches of government

The chart below describes several officials in the national government. Which title completes the chart?

• Secretary of State

• Commander-in-Chief

• Speaker of the House

• President pro tempore

What is the title of an official from one nation sent to reside in another as its chief representative?

• Secretary of State

• diplomatic ally

• consul general

• ambassador

What is the primary objective of U.S. foreign policy?

• to act as the world’s policeman

• to protect the United States’ national interest

• to maintain the United States as the world’s richest nation

• to make the United States the most popular nation in the world

The United States’ national interest includes the defense of the country from foreign attack. Which means are available to American leaders to pursue this goal?

• negotiating trade agreements with other countries

• imposing sanctions on countries that are acting as aggressors

• entering into military alliances with other nations like NATO

• supporting the humanitarian efforts of international organizations

The United States’ national interest includes promoting international peace and stability. Which means are available to American leaders to pursue this goal?

• imposing tariffs on goods from other countries

• assisting American citizens while they are abroad

• supporting the humanitarian efforts of international organizations

• providing tax incentives to promote particular domestic industries