U.S. Foreign Policy and Participation

Which example involves changing foreign policy?

• Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist government

  
  

• A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin

  
  

• Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees

  
  

• A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth

  
  

   Which long term domestic policy goal is reflected in the graph?

•  career preparation

• physical fitness
  

• racial equality
  

• public safety

Which type of government affairs are illustrated in the newspaper headlines below?

• 1. International relations

• Diplomatic Relations

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

Which of the following Cabinet departments is most involved in foreign policy?

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of State

• Department of Transportation

Which of the following is an example of the U.S. providing foreign aid?

• The U.S. government provides resources and funding to reduce extreme poverty in Nigeria.

• The U.S. government provides resources and funding to rebuild South Carolina after Hurricane Maria.

• The U.S. government declares a national state of emergency during the California wildfires.

• The American Red Cross provides resources and funding to help rebuild areas hit by Hurricane Michael in the Florida panhandle.

Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization?

• Email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross

• “Like” the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization

• Request a trial before the World Court

• Ask to join the United Nations

What is the purpose of the organizations listed in the chart above?

• Military isolation

• Collective security

• Defensive alliances

• International cooperation

What conclusion about international NGOs (non-governmental organizations) can be drawn from the graph?

• They have decreased community involvement.

• They have increased democratic participation.

• 1. They have maintained world peace.

• They have strengthened terrorism.

Which of the following allow citizens to voluntarily perform a variety of services and humanitarian functions?

• Intergovernmental organization

• Non Governmental organization

• Upright Citizens Brigade

• Citizens International

The U.S. government is a member of which international organization...

• United Nations

• International Red Cross

• European Union

• World Wildlife Fund