Foreign and Domestic Policy - Standard 4

The relationship between U.S. foreign and domestic policy is:

• completely independent of each other.

• interconnected, with foreign policy often influencing domestic policy.

• only related during times of war.

• irrelevant to each other.

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

The graph below shows high school graduation rates in the United States. 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 shown here?

• 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.

Describe the United States’ and citizen participation in international organizations.

• The United States is a member of the United Nations and NATO, and citizens participate through NGOs and international volunteer programs.

• The United States does not participate in any international organizations.

• Citizens of the United States are not allowed to participate in international organizations.

• The United States only participates in international organizations related to trade.

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.

• They have maintained world peace.

• They have strengthened terrorism.