WorksheetsForeign and Domestic Policy
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
Which action would be an example of a foreign-policy decision?
a)
Congress changes the naturalization rules for immigrants wishing to become citizens.
b)
The President signs an executive order modifying emissions standards for power plants burning coal.
c)
Congress passes a law providing tax benefits to companies manufacturing cars using electrical power.
d)
The President accepts an invitation to mediate between China and Japan over ownership of the Senkaku Islands
2.
President George Washington gave the advice below in his Farewell Address of 1796.The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Which later event most closely followed President Washington’s advice?
Which later event most closely followed President Washington’s advice?
a)
The United States annexed the Philippines in 1898.
b)
Congress supplied ships to Britain for cash in 1940.
c)
Americans decided not to join the League of Nations in 1920.
d)
President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany in 1917.
3.
The two paragraphs below describe events during the Presidency of Bill Clinton.
“In response to the nuclear tests, people in New Delhi took to the streets lighting firecrackers, thanking Hindu gods and crying out “Bharat Mata Jai!” (Victory to Mother India).”
“President Bill Clinton decided tonight to impose economic sanctions on India’s government for detonating three underground nuclear explosions.”
What was President Clinton’s reasons for using “economic sanctions” in this example?
“In response to the nuclear tests, people in New Delhi took to the streets lighting firecrackers, thanking Hindu gods and crying out “Bharat Mata Jai!” (Victory to Mother India).”
“President Bill Clinton decided tonight to impose economic sanctions on India’s government for detonating three underground nuclear explosions.”
What was President Clinton’s reasons for using “economic sanctions” in this example?
a)
To stop the spread of Communism to India
b)
To prohibit Pakistan from testing nuclear weapons
c)
To discourage India from testing any more nuclear weapons
d)
To stop India from celebrating their successful nuclear program
4.
The two paragraphs below describe an international organization.
NAFTA
The passage of (NAFTA) in November, 1993, was a stunning victory for President Clinton and a vivid illustration of how Presidents tend to get their way with Congress more often in foreign policy matters than in matters of domestic policy.
Early in the NAFTA debate, Clinton argued that NAFTA was crucial to his economic program and a boon to the creation of high-skills, high-wage jobs.
What was the general purpose behind this organization?
NAFTA
The passage of (NAFTA) in November, 1993, was a stunning victory for President Clinton and a vivid illustration of how Presidents tend to get their way with Congress more often in foreign policy matters than in matters of domestic policy.
Early in the NAFTA debate, Clinton argued that NAFTA was crucial to his economic program and a boon to the creation of high-skills, high-wage jobs.
What was the general purpose behind this organization?
a)
To create a giant trade zone behind with Canada and Mexico
b)
To maintain peace and security while encouraging human rights
c)
To settle disputes between countries peacefully in the World Court
d)
To form a defensive alliance against attacks by potential aggressors.
5.
Which organization has the U.S. government as a member?
a)
Doctors without Borders
b)
International Red Cross
c)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
d)
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
6.
The list below identifies several organizations.· World Trade Organization (WTO)· United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)· United Nations (UN)· Organization of American States (OAS)· Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
What purpose is common to all of these organizations?
What purpose is common to all of these organizations?
a)
Military isolation
b)
Collective security
c)
Defensive alliances
d)
International cooperation
7.
Which international organization gives governments and private citizens an opportunity to provide food and healthcare?
a)
WTO
b)
NATO
c)
UNICEF
d)
he World Court
8.
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
9.
The Joint Resolution was passed by Congress on April 6, 1917.Therefore be it resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the state of war between the United States and the Imperial German Government which has thus been thrust upon the United States is hereby formally declared; and that the President be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the Government to carry on war against the Imperial German Government.
Which event led to his Joint Resolution?
Which event led to his Joint Resolution?
a)
The German invasion of Poland
b)
A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
c)
Submarine attacks on American ships
d)
A terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
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