Understanding Land Acquisition by the US

What was the main reason for the US interest in acquiring Greenland according to the video?

• To expand tourism

• For national security and strategic military presence

• To exploit natural resources

• To establish a new state

Which US President first attempted to purchase Greenland?

• Donald Trump

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Johnson

• Harry Truman

What constitutional article is primarily involved in the President's power to negotiate treaties?

• Article IV

• Article III

• Article II

• Article I

What role does the Senate play in the treaty-making process?

• They have no role in treaty-making

• They enforce the treaties

• They approve treaties with a 2/3 vote

• They draft the treaties

What is required for Congress to approve the budget for a land purchase?

• Approval from the President

• A 2/3 majority vote

• A simple majority vote

• Approval from the Supreme Court

Which branch of government has the power to review treaties related to land acquisition?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Department of State

What historical example is given for the US acquiring land through annexation?

• The purchase of the Virgin Islands

• The annexation of Texas

• The purchase of Alaska

• The acquisition of Puerto Rico

What method did Congress use to acquire Hawaii?

• A joint resolution

• A treaty

• A Supreme Court ruling

• An executive order

What is a key difference between a treaty and a joint resolution in terms of approval?

• A joint resolution requires a 2/3 vote in the Senate

• A treaty requires a simple majority in the Senate

• A treaty requires a 2/3 vote in the Senate

• A joint resolution requires approval from the Supreme Court

What is the general international law stance on annexation?

• It is only legal if approved by the UN

• It is legal if the annexing country is a superpower

• It is always legal

• It is generally considered illegal