U.S. Foreign Policy Quiz

What are the main goals of U.S. foreign policy?

• To protect the United States and its residents

• To support economic growth and human rights around the world

• To increase support for values like democracy and freedom

• All of the above

Who often initiates U.S. foreign policy responses to world events?

• The legislative branch

• The President and the executive branch

• The Department of State

• The Supreme Court

What is the main goal of U.S. foreign aid?

• To create friendships abroad and foster future trading partners

• To establish military bases in other countries

• To promote the English language

• To convert other countries to democracy

Match the following forms of aid with the correct description that is NOT a common form of foreign aid provided by the U.S.

• A form of aid involving physical assistance in emergencies

• Military aid, like soldiers helping after a disaster

• A form of aid involving enhancement of digital infrastructure

• Economic aid, like money

• A form of aid involving financial support

• Advice, like how to create a democracy

• A form of aid involving guidance on governance

• Technological aid, like providing internet access

Who is called the commander in chief of this country's military?

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Chief Justice

The main goal of the United States military is (a)   .

• To promote international trade
• To prevent war and protect the Unit
• To provide educational services
• To enforce local laws

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the Department of Defense?

• Coast Guard

• Space Force

• Public Health Service

• Air Force

What must happen for treaties negotiated and signed by the President to become effective?

• Approval by a simple majority in the House of Representatives

• Ratification by the United Nations

• Approval by two-thirds of the Senate

• A national referendum

What is the purpose of treaties between the U.S. and other countries?

• To create tax laws

• To establish trade embargoes

• To form alliances and mutual protection agreements

• To regulate immigration

The events in the timeline shown above demonstrate how the United States -

• continued to take an active role in foreign affairs.

• adopted a policy of isolationism in foreign affairs.

• faced a rising threat of communism.

• sought to acquire a colonial empire.