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WorksheetsCivics 4.1-4.3 Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?
a)
nominating ambassadors
b)
introducing tax bills
c)
negotiating treaties
d)
ratifying treaties
2.
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
a)
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.
b)
The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.
c)
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.
d)
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
3.
This is a graph about high school graduation rates in the United States. Which long term domestic policy goal is reflected in the graph?
a)
career preparation
b)
physical fitness
c)
racial equality
d)
public safety
4.
The U.S. government is a member of which organization?
a)
United Nations
b)
European Union
c)
World Wildlife Fund
d)
International Red Cross
5.
This statement is from Executive Order 10924, President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.
What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?
What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?
a)
to provide for the common defense
b)
to establish domestic tranquility
c)
to advance the common good
d)
to administer justice
6.
This graph below shows participation in international organizations.
What conclusion about international NGOs can be drawn from the graph?
What conclusion about international NGOs can be drawn from the graph?
a)
They have decreased community involvement
b)
They have increased democratic participation.
c)
They have maintained world peace.
d)
They have strengthened terrorism.
7.
During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?
a)
Korean War
b)
Vietnam War
c)
World War I
d)
World War II
8.
A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
a)
initiate a trade ban
b)
initiate public protests
c)
initiate diplomatic talks
d)
initiate a military operation
9.
This statement was made by President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011. What is the relationship between President Obama's statement and U.S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?
a)
development of diplomatic alliances
b)
support for the rule of law
c)
economic development
d)
conflict resolution
10.
a military conflict (1954-1975) between the Communist forces of North Vietnam supported by China and the Soviet Union and the non-Communist forces of South Vietnam supported by the U.S.
a)
World War I
b)
Vietnam War
c)
Korean War
d)
World War II
11.
The 2003 military conflict in Iraq, also called The Iraq War or "Operation Iraqi Freedom, began March 20, 2003; was initiated by the United States, the United Kingdom and other nations.
a)
Gulf War I
b)
Gulf War II
c)
World War I
d)
World War II
12.
A conflict between two different nations or groups is called an international conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
A person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country is an ambassador.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
When nations unite with another for some common purpose such as assistance and protection, they are called allies.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
A government's decisions about issues within the country
a)
foreign policy
b)
international relations
c)
domestic policy
d)
foreign affairs
16.
The term given to people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government; they act as official advisers to the president.
a)
Congress
b)
judges
c)
consul
d)
cabinet
17.
an agreement or arrangement between two or more countries
a)
contract
b)
constitution
c)
treaty
d)
Executive Order
18.
a formal agreement among the governments of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to form a free trade zone in North America and eliminate taxes on the buying and selling of each other's products
a)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
b)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
c)
United Nations (UN)
d)
World Court
19.
an international body founded in 1995 to promote international trade and economic development, by reducing taxes and other restrictions
a)
NATO
b)
Non-Governmental Organization
c)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
d)
United Nations
20.
an organization that helps people around the world respond to natural disasters and checks on the conditions of prisoners of war
a)
International Red Cross
b)
International NGO
c)
World Court
d)
United Nations
21.
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?
a)
an imperialist longing to annex new colonies.
b)
a fear of the international spread of Communism
c)
the hope of expanding American frontiers westward
d)
a humanitarian desire to help these peoples improve their eonomies
22.
Why did President Roosevelt consider December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy?"
a)
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
b)
Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
c)
North Korea attacked South Korea.
d)
Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center.
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