U5 Government in Action Quiz Review

What is the primary focus of fiscal policy?

• Managing the money supply

• Regulating interest rates

• Government spending and taxation

• Controlling inflation

What does the term "uncontrollable" refer to in a budget context?

• Expenses that can be easily adjusted

• Fixed costs that cannot be changed

• Discretionary spending

• Revenue from taxes

What is the national debt?

• The total amount of money a country owes

• The annual budget deficit

• The amount of money spent on defense

• The total revenue from taxes

What is the process of becoming a citizen of another country called?

• Immigration

• Naturalization

• Emigration

• Expatriation

What is the role of the National Labor Relations Board?

• To manage the national budget

• To oversee labor practices and disputes

• To regulate the stock market

• To control immigration policies

What was the major focus of the 1973 U.S. energy policy?

• Increasing oil imports

• continuous and secure supply of oi

• Expanding nuclear energy

• Promoting renewable energy

What is an executive agreement?

• A treaty ratified by the Senate

• An agreement made by the President without Senate approval

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A law passed by Congress

What is the purpose of an embassy?

• To conduct trade negotiations

• To represent a country in another nation

• To manage military operations

• To oversee international sports events

What is a consulate?

• A consulate is a diplomatic office representing a country in a foreign city.
• A consulate is a cultural center for promoting arts abroad.
• A consulate is a military base in a foreign country.
• A consulate is a type of hotel for diplomats.

What is a multilateral agreement?

• An agreement between two countries

• An agreement involving multiple countries

• A domestic policy decision

• A trade agreement within a single country