International Relations Quiz

Define diplomacy.

• The art and practice of managing communication and relationships between nations

• The process of creating laws within a country

• The strategy of forming military alliances

• The method of conducting international trade

Provide at least 3 examples of humanitarian efforts that the US provides to other countries.

• Sending food, sending water, helping install water systems

• Providing military support, establishing trade agreements, offering technical assistance

• Conducting cultural exchanges, promoting tourism, exporting entertainment

• Sending athletes, participating in international competitions, hosting diplomatic meetings

What is the main reason that the United States participates in the United Nations?

• To promote its national sports

• To maintain international peace and security

• To establish economic dominance

• To spread its cultural values

Congress passes an oil embargo on a communist country to try to pressure them to make changes and become more democratic. Is this an example of foreign policy or domestic policy?

• Foreign policy

• Domestic policy

• Economic strategy

• Military operation

Providing women the right to vote, passing civil rights laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 are all examples of what type of policy?

• Foreign policy

• Domestic policy

• Economic policy

• Social policy

Define "National Interest."

• The interest of a nation as a whole

• The economic goals of a nation

• The cultural values of a nation

• The military objectives of a nation

Provide a specific example of why the United States or its citizens might contribute or donate to an international organization.

• To gain political influence

• In response to natural disasters

• To promote national exports

• To secure trade agreements

Which international organization allows nations to bring charges against others who violate international laws?

• United Nations Security Council

• International Court of Justice

• World Health Organization

• International Monetary Fund

Why does the United States want other countries to be free and democratic?

• To increase its own power and influence

• To support freedom and human rights around the world

• To control the natural resources of other countries

• To promote its own cultural values exclusively

How does espionage (spying) help the US deal with international conflicts?

• By spreading propaganda against enemies

• By disrupting the communications of other countries

• By providing intelligence about what the enemy is planning to do ahead of time

• By engaging in cyber attacks to weaken other nations