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HSA Government Big Review

Total questions: 153

Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This is the type of democracy used in the United States
a)
Representative democracy
b)
Direct democracy
c)
Indirect democracy
d)
Oligarchy
2.
The United States shares the government power with the states. This means we have a ________________ government
a)
Confederate
b)
Federalist
c)
Authoritarian
d)
Unitarian
3.
The Constitution divides the jobs of government into three separate branches. This is an example of...
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Judicial review
c)
Popular sovereignty
d)
Separation of powers
4.
Which principles of government is represented in this image?
a)
Limited government
b)
Rule of law
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Separation of powers
5.
In 2015, the Supreme Court determined that all people, regardless of sexuality, have the right to marry. This is an example of which principle? 
a)
Rule of law
b)
Judicial review
c)
Individual rights and responsibilities
d)
Majority rule
6.
This principle was introduced because the Founders wanted to make sure that the government could not become too powerful
a)
Rule of law
b)
Popular sovereignty
c)
Consent of the governed
d)
Limited government
7.
The government has the power to take private land for public use as long as the person is properly paid for the land. This is...
a)
Eminent domain
b)
Consent of the governed
c)
Individual rights and responsibilities
d)
Majority rule
8.
A Senator is caught buying illegal drugs. After going through the trial process, he is convicted and sent to prison. This is an example of which principle?
a)
Limited government
b)
Judicial review
c)
Equal Protection
d)
Rule of law
9.
Jackie posts an unkind photo of Racheal on Instagram, with the hashtag #ugliestgirlinschool. When Jackie is brought into the principal's office to discuss the photo, she claims she has the right to free speech.
Which principle did Jackie violate?
a)
Consent of the governed
b)
Individual rights and responsibilities
c)
Popular sovereignty
d)
Majority rule
10.
When citizens elect officials, they are giving those officials the right to make decisions and use their powers. This connects to which principle?
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Equal Protection
d)
Consent of the governed
11.
Betsy Devos was confirmed to be Donald Trump's Secretary of Education by a vote of 51-50 in the Senate (with V.P. Pence casting the tie-breaking vote). This is an example of which principle?
a)
Majority rule
b)
Popular sovereignty
c)
Separation of powers
d)
Checks and balances
12.
If a celebrity and an ordinary citizen both committed the same crime, they would have the same rights under the Constitution. Which principles does this reflect?
a)
Limited government
b)
Rule of law
c)
Equal protection
d)
Eminent domain
13.
The idea of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" was introduced in which document?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
English Bill of Rights
c)
Constitution
d)
Declaration of Independence
14.
Which of the following was one of the key reasons that was given for writing the Declaration of Independence?
a)
To explain the reasons for separating from England
b)
To try to find a peaceful solution to the conflict with England
c)
To explain the reasons the colonies wanted to expand West
d)
To explain to England why they should have equal representation in Parliament
15.
In addition to listing the grievances against the king, the Declaration also...
a)
Called the king inappropriate names
b)
Outlined the freedoms they wanted Americans to have in the future
c)
Demanded the release of their prisoners of war
d)
Blamed the British military for crimes against the citizens
16.
The Declaration of Independence introduced the idea of "natural born rights," which means...
a)
People have to be born in the United States to have rights
b)
All individuals in the world have the same limited rights
c)
There are rights all people have from the moment they are born that can't be taken away
d)
Being born in a country makes you a citizen of that country
17.
One of the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation that impacted the economy was the fact that...
a)
The national government did not have the power to directly tax its citizens
b)
There wasn't a chief executive
c)
There wasn't any printed money
d)
It declared that war bonds wouldn't be paid back
18.
The Articles were missing these two branches:
a)
Judicial and legislative
b)
Legislative and executive
c)
Executive and judicial
d)
Individual state governments
19.
Which of the following features of the Articles contributed to Shays' Rebellion?
a)
States could decided individually how they wanted to tax their citizens
b)
Congress couldn't collect state debts
c)
Clear lack of leadership
d)
Inability to raise a military
20.
Which of the following features of the Articles weakened national security?
a)
Congress couldn't draft people into the military
b)
Congress couldn't collect state debts
c)
9/13 states had to approve laws
d)
All changes to the Articles had to be unanimous
21.
A major change put in place by the Constitution was...
a)
To add two new branches: Executive and Judicial
b)
To give Congress the power to coin money
c)
To establish a monarchy
d)
To take all the power away from the states
22.
The Preamble to the Constitution is important because...
a)
It references the Declaration of Independence
b)
It explained why the Founders decided to get rid of the Articles and start over
c)
It explained why they were rejoining Britian
d)
It listed the rights of American citizens
23.
Which of the following best describes the structure of Congress under the Constitution?
a)
One house, with one vote per state
b)
Two houses, with votes based on the population of the state
c)
Three houses, one for each branch
d)
Two house, one with equal representation and the other based on population
24.
Which group wanted the state governments to ratify the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
c)
Tories
d)
Whigs
25.
These two amendments are connected to the concept of due process
a)
5th and 6th
b)
7th and 8th
c)
9th and 10th
d)
1st and 2nd
26.
A person on the news is allowed to say they disagree with the President's point of view because of the...
a)
Fourth Amendment
b)
Tenth Amendment
c)
Ninth Amendment
d)
First Amendment
27.
Some people argue that the right to marry who you want is protected under the...
a)
Ninth Amendment
b)
Tenth Amendment
c)
Second Amendment
d)
Third Amendment
28.
This image is criticizing which amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
29.
To meet the requirements of the Anti-Federalists, the states were given more power in the...
a)
Eighth Amendment
b)
Ninth Amendment
c)
Tenth Amendment
d)
First Amendment
30.
Which amendment connects to this political cartoon?
a)
6th
b)
7th
c)
8th
d)
9th
31.
You have the right to an attorney to help you through your criminal case because of this amendment
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
32.
A limit on the First Amendment would be...
a)
You are not allowed to own a nuclear weapon
b)
You are not allowed to say hateful things about another person
c)
You can force someone to testify on your behalf
d)
Evidence that is collected illegally cannot be used in court
33.
The principle of federalism was established through this amendment
a)
9th
b)
8th
c)
7th
d)
10th
34.
Through the Supreme Court case New Jersey v. T.L.O., it was established that there are limits on students' ________ amendment rights
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
4th
d)
3rd
35.

Which image would be connect to the principle consent of the governed?

a)
b)
c)
d)
36.

Which of the following quotes is from the Constitution?

a)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

b)

"Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled."

c)

" It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and example, to decide the important question"

d)

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.."

37.
If the President and Congress disagree over a tax bill, the President can veto the bill.
Which of these principles is a presidential veto?
a)
checks and balances
b)
judicial review
c)
representative democracy
d)
federalism
38.
Which of these statements is true of a representative democracy?
a)
citizens have unlimited individual rights
b)
citizens vote directly on all laws and government actions
c)
government leaders rule by force
d)
the people elect government leaders
39.
Why was the Bill of Rights established?
a)
To give us rules
b)
To give the government more power
c)
To protect individual rights
d)
To help people vote
40.
“That all Government of right originates from the People . . . and they have, at all times, the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their Form of Government. . . .” —Article 1, Declaration of Rights, Constitution of Maryland

Which of these principles of government is stated in the excerpt?
a)
equal protection
b)
rule of law
c)
separation of powers
d)
consent of the governed
41.
The Supreme Court decided that students have limited rights of privacy in schools.
What case established that concept?
a)
Brown v. Board of Education
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
42.
What are lobbyists?
a)
People who run political campaigns
b)
Those that provide funding for elections
c)
Officials that nominate people for political office
d)
People who represent interest groups to Congress members
43.
Which case reaffirmed the right to have a lawyer represent your case?
a)
Gideon v. Wainwright
b)
Miranda v. Arizona
c)
Batson v. Kentucky
d)
New Jersey v. TLO
44.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a civil case?
a)
They are prosecuted by the state
b)
They are based on reasonable doubt
c)
They involve damages being paid
d)
They result in punishment
45.
Your neighbor agrees to pay you $20 every time you mow the lawn for them, and you both sign a contract to confirm the agreement. If your neighbor refused to pay you, it would be a...
a)
felony
b)
tort
c)
breach of contract
d)
preponderance of evidence
46.
What are the two major parties in the United States?
a)
Democrat and Republican
b)
Green Party and Libertarian
c)
Tea Party and Peace Party
d)
Whigs and Tories
47.
A person who is to the "left" is more...
a)
Conservative
b)
Moderate
c)
Liberal
d)
Open about their views
48.
What is the purpose of propaganda?
a)
To influence the behaviors and viewpoints of citizens
b)
To tell lies to citizens about other countries
c)
To help with presidential campaigns
d)
To increase sales of products
49.
This is the group that officially elects the President
a)
The citizens
b)
The Electoral College
c)
Congress
d)
The Supreme Court
50.
Which of the following is an example of demographics?
a)
Level of education
b)
Who your friends are
c)
Your taste in music
d)
Where you work
51.
Which political ideal is associated with the "right"?
a)
Liberal
b)
Conservative
c)
Moderate
d)
Freedom
52.

How many Electoral College votes are needed to win the presidency?

a)

150

b)

25

c)

270

d)

300

53.

Which of the following issues would be supported by a conservative?

a)

More limits on gun rights

b)

More open opportunities for immigrants

c)

Giving more money to public schools

d)

Less government control over businesses

54.

Third parties usually impact government by:

a)

Electing large numbers of politician

b)

Raising additional funding for a major

parties

c)

Identifying issues of concern

d)

Conducting protests

55.

To persuade lawmakers, interest groups will use this tactic

a)

lobby

b)

bribe

c)

threaten

d)

protest

56.

What reason explains why people join a particular political party

a)

Because federal law demands you join one by the time you are 21

b)

Because an ancestor determined party affiliation years ago

c)

Because certain states are always blue or red

d)

Personal choice based on ideological views

57.

This group tries to influence lawmakers about their particular issues

a)

Political party

b)

Interest group

c)

Citizens

d)

Professional protesters

58.

What is a third party?

a)

Independent parties that promote alternative candidates in an election

b)

Subgroups of the two major parties

c)

A group that tries to influence lawmakers without suggesting candidates

d)

A political party that is not one of the two main parties with more specific political opinions

59.

What is the cartoonist trying to say about voting in America?

a)

Only men should be able to vote

b)

Minorities are excluded from voting

c)

Students should be able to vote

d)

Voting is constitutional right for all Americans

60.

Which Supreme Court case established that evidence obtained by unreasonable searches and seizures, in violation of the Fourth Amendment, may not be used in state courts for state law criminal prosecutions?

a)

Georgia v. Randolph

b)

Mapp v. Ohio

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

Katz v. United States

61.

Which Supreme Court case established that police must advise criminal suspects of their Constitutional rights before questioning them?

a)

Mapp v. Ohio

b)

Escobedo v. Illinois

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

62.

Which landmark case would be initiated in photo above?

a)

Mapp v Ohio

b)

Miranda v Arizona

c)

Miran v New Mexico

d)

McCullough v Maryland

63.

The decisions of the United States Supreme Court in Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon v. Wainwright, and Escobedo v. Illinois all advanced the

a)

voting rights of minorities

b)

guarantees of free speech and press

c)

principle of separation of church and state

d)

rights of accused persons

64.
Students don't shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech at the "schoolhouse gate."
a)
Tinker v. Des Moines
b)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
c)
D.C. v. Heller
d)
U.S. v. Nixon
65.
This landmark Supreme Court case established that students don't "shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate"...but that student speech CAN be limited if it disrupts the educational mission of a school.
a)
Schenck v. U.S.
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Texas v. Johnson
d)
Miller v. California
66.
Which of the following U.S. Supreme Court cases states that students have First Amendment rights at school?
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
67.
Judicial power is shared between what levels of gov.
a)
Federal; local
b)
City; state
c)
Local; state
d)
Federal; state
68.
What power was given to the Supreme Court in the court case Marbury v. Madison?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Make Laws
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Execute Laws
69.
True or False: The Supreme Court decision in McCulloch vs Maryland declared a tax on the Bank of the United States constitutional.
a)
True
b)
False
70.
What was the long-term consequence of McCulloch v. Maryland?
a)
The Supreme Court has had a liberal interpretation of Implied Powers
b)
The Supreme Court has had a strict interpretation of Implied Powers
71.
Type of punishment : Compensation (usually financial) for injuries or damages, or an injunction in nuisance.
a)
Civil Law
b)
Criminal Law 
72.
Decision : Defendant is convicted if guilty and acquitted if not guilty, the jury decide this.
a)
Criminal Law
b)
Civil Law
73.
Crimes can be committed against
a)
people
b)
property
c)
the public
d)
all of the above
74.
In a criminal case, how many jurors must decide whether a defendant is guilty?
a)
Majority of the jurors
b)
The jury must be unanimous
c)
Only one of the jurors
d)
At least half of them
75.
What does indict mean?
a)
to pardon someone
b)
to grant amnesty
c)
to formally charge someone
d)
to impeach
76.
What do you do at an arraignment?
a)
put together a jury
b)
discovery phase
c)
enter plea of guilty or not guilty
d)
make settlement
77.
What is a statement describing a lawsuit that names the plaintiff and defendant? 
a)
complaint
b)
summons
c)
settlement
d)
docket
78.
Who can grant a prisoner an early release?
a)
prison guards
b)
family members
c)
judges
d)
parole board 
79.
In a criminal case, when do the lawyers present their opening statements?
a)
at the arraignment
b)
before the jury is selected
c)
before any witnesses are called
d)
after the jury chooses a foreperson
80.
What kind of law has the burden of proof of “preponderance of the evidence”?
a)
CIVIL LAW
b)
CRIMINAL LAW
81.
What kind of law has the burden of proof of “beyond a reasonable doubt”?
a)
CIVIL LAW
b)
CRIMINAL LAW
82.
"Due Process" refers to:
a)
The process which ensures the rights of those accused of a crime are upheld in court
b)
The process of how a case goes from local, state, to the Supreme Court of the United States
83.
What is an example of something that would be brought up in a civil trial?
a)
murder
b)
rape
c)
property damage
d)
larceny
84.
Which came first? arraignment, hearing, arrest, indictment?
a)
arrest
b)
arraignmnet
c)
hearing
d)
indictment
85.
Why would a defendant accept a plea bargain?
a)
avoid conviction of a more serious crime
b)
to confront accuser at trial
c)
to save the court time and money
d)
to win favor with the judge
86.
A direct democracy allows the citizens to...
a)
Choose representatives to make decisions for them
b)
Turn decision making power over to the government
c)
Have discussions with other citizens
d)
Give their own personal vote on issues and policies in the country
87.
Films the The Purge illustrate how a lack of laws and social order can cause chaos. Which type of government is represented?
a)
Anarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Authoritarian
d)
Democracy
88.
In ancient China, the whole family ruled together as one unit. Which type of government did they use?
a)
Tyranny
b)
Direct democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
89.
Great Britain still has a queen with power to influence and make decisions in the government. This connects to which type of government?
a)
Republic
b)
Monarchy
c)
Direct democracy
d)
Oligarchy
90.
In the United States, our executive branch and legislative branch are separate. This means we use which government system?
a)
Presidential
b)
Parlimentary
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Kingship
91.
In Canada, the legislative and executive branches are connected to one another. The Prime Minister is selected from within the legislative branch. Which government system does Canada use?
a)
Presidential
b)
Monarchy
c)
Parliamentary
d)
Republic
92.
In a unitary form of government, the central government...
a)
Shares the power with the states
b)
Has all the power, with no freedoms to the people
c)
Has no power, with all the power to the states
d)
Has almost all the power, with the state and local governments with little power
93.
During the Civil War, the South chose to have a __________________ system of government in order to give more power back to the states.
a)
Federal
b)
Unitary
c)
Authoritarian
d)
Confederate
94.
In North Korea, the national government has all the power with no individual freedoms for the citizens. Which form of government fits with this description?
a)
Unitary
b)
Authoritarian
c)
Confederate
d)
Monarchy
95.
Countries often adopt this kind of economy in war time to make sure resources are used correctly 
a)
Traditional
b)
Command
c)
Market
d)
Socialism
96.
Which of the following items can be influenced by the Federal Reserve?
a)
Minimum Wage
b)
Income tax
c)
Tariffs
d)
Interest rates
97.
In which economic system do the producers and consumers determine how resources are used?
a)
Traditional
b)
Market
c)
Socialist
d)
Command
98.
Which of the following best describes the concept of opportunity cost?
a)
Paying more money for a good or service
b)
Having to work in order to get goods
c)
Giving up something in order to obtain a different good
d)
Taking a chance on a risky investment
99.
Why would the government want to provide benefits to people who are unemployed?
a)
Taxes will increase
b)
Younger people will be able to get jobs
c)
Businesses will make more money
d)
The flow of the economy will remain stable
100.
Out of the following organizations, which is responsible for regulating the money supply?
a)
Congress
b)
The President
c)
State governors
d)
Federal Reserve
101.
Which of these is a goal of the United States in regards to the economy?
a)
Make sure everyone who wants a job has one
b)
To prevent competition between businesses
c)
To get rid of social classes
d)
To own all the factors of production
102.
Why would the government want to redistribute income?
a)
To be more socialist
b)
To increase our nation's wealth
c)
To give more people chance to participate in the economy
d)
To show people that the U.S. is rich
103.
The Amish community is a good example of a traditional economy because...
a)
They tend to work the jobs and produce the goods that their family did before them
b)
They make everything by hand
c)
They do not participate in the greater economy as a whole
d)
Farm life is a key component of their community
104.
Which of the following best describes socialism?
a)
Sharing the work to make goods and services, and then sharing the consumption of them
b)
Taking money from one person and giving it to another
c)
The government controlling the production of goods and services
d)
Owning a communal farm and everyone can grow items there
105.

Which type of government involvement is being criticized in this political cartoon?

a)

Dealing with externalities

b)

Providing public services

c)

Government regulations

d)

Protecting property rights

106.

Which government organization would get involved in the decision described in the headline?

a)

Congress

b)

The Cabinet

c)

Federal Reserve

d)

Executive agencies

107.

President Trump is considering new trade limitations on Russia because they are supporting the use of chemical weapons in Syria. This is an example of which concept?

a)

Trade embargoes

b)

Export restraints

c)

Import quotas

d)

Protective tariffs

108.

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?

a)

Made the voting age 18.

b)

Gave women the right to vote.

c)

Made it a crime to prevent anyone from voting.

d)

Changed absolutely nothing.

109.

Which of the following best describes domestic policy?

a)

A plan of a nation interacts with other nations

b)

A plan of how citizens interact with the government

c)

A countries plan so solve problems and serve citizens within its boarders.

110.
What is redistricting?
a)
the process of establishing the number of representatives in the U.S. Senate
b)
the process of drawing United States and state  electoral district boundaries
c)
the idea that all states should have an equal number of people in Congress
d)
the use of the Census to determine who should run for office
111.
During redistricting, the Wisconsin State Legislature divided a largely Hispanic area into two separate districts.  This is an example of
a)
gerrymandering.
b)
redistricting.
c)
compactness.
d)
continguity.
112.
A _______ is taken every 10 years
a)
Election
b)
Census
c)
Constituent
d)
Term
113.
Which house of Congress is based on population?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
President
d)
Supreme Court
114.
The population of each state determines the new number of representatives to which each is entitled – a process called ______________.
a)
Redistricting
b)
Census
c)
Reapportionment
d)
Representation
115.

What concept is represented in this political cartoon?

a)

Urban sprawl

b)

Inefficient land use

c)

Opportunity cost

d)

Zoning laws

116.

In 2015, a deserted mall location in Eldersburg was rebuilt into a shopping complex including several stores, restaurants, and a super Walmart. This would be an example of which Maryland program?

a)

Urban sprawl

b)

Smart Growth

c)

Protecting zoning laws

d)

Redistricting

117.

Every year, the federal government has to approve a new budget plan outlining what taxes there will be and on what they will choose to spend money. This idea is called __________.

a)

Monetary policy

b)

Opportunity cost

c)

Fiscal policy

d)

Interest rates

118.

Between 2007-2009, there was a major economic downturn in the United States. To which part of the business cycle does that relate?

a)

Peak

b)

Expansion/recovery

c)

Trough

d)

Contraction/recession

119.

To redistribute seats in the house based on population change

a)

Gerrymandering

b)

Reapportionment

c)

Impeachment

d)

Appointment

120.

Redrawing political districts to favor the party in power

a)

Impeachment

b)

Appointment

c)

Necessary and Proper Clause

d)

Gerrymandering

121.
The definition of Scarcity is...
a)
An unlimited amount of resources to meet limited wants and needs
b)
A limited amount of resources to meet unlimited wants and needs.
c)
When people use time and energy to create events
d)
a city where individuals commit themselves to unlimited wants and needs
122.

The state of Maryland buys land from a housing developer so that the land can be turned into a state park. What is the opportunity cost in this scenario?

a)

A state park

b)

A school

c)

A new neighborhood

d)

A new business

123.

A builder in Carroll County wants to construct a new neighborhood. What will they have to take into account before they begin?

a)

Opportunity cost of building in that area

b)

How it will impact the school districts

c)

The zoning laws concerning whether or not they are allowed to build there

d)

The existing infrastructure

124.
What is a Treaty?
a)
A way of making money
b)
A opportunity to invade land
c)
a formal agreement between two or more  nations
d)
A contract for selling goods(foods,clothing,etc)
125.
What is one of the goals of Foreign Policy?
a)
National Security
b)
Ban Trade
c)
End Alliances
d)
support a Monarchy
126.
What is an Embargo?
a)
a peace treaty
b)
A type of government
c)
The bill of rights
d)
The ban on trade between a nation
127.
Foreign policies is.........
a)
A Foreign Policy is the way the President gets elected
b)
A Foreign Policy is the established to start wars
c)
A Foreign Policy is a government's strategy or method to deal with other nations
d)
A Foreign Policy is the method of invading another country
128.
The majority of the United States’ foreign policy lies in the hands of the ___________________?
a)
The Secretary of State
b)
The Secretary of Defense
c)
The CIA
d)
The President
129.
A voluntary relationship between nations in which they agree to support one another in case of an attack?
a)
Blockade
b)
Sanction
c)
Convention
d)
Alliance
130.
An action such as withholding loans, arms or economic aid to force a foreign government to stop certain activities.
a)
Sanctions
b)
Alliance
c)
Convention
d)
Interpol
131.
To help establish friendly relations with other nations, the U.S. provides:
a)
Foreign aid
b)
debts 
c)
threats
d)
sanctions
132.
An international organization with 190 member nations that are united to solve world problems.
a)
NAFTA
b)
NATO
c)
UN
d)
RIO PACT
133.

Treaty that allows free trade among major North American countries

a)

NAFTA

b)

NATO

c)

UN

d)

WTO

134.
What is foreign policy?
a)
a country’s relations with other nations
b)
international trade policy
c)
sending diplomats to global conferences
d)
protection of overseas interests
135.
Which involve issues or concerns within one's own country?
a)
treaty
b)
foreign affairs
c)
domestic affairs
d)
policy
136.

Organization that promotes peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation. Gives countries a place to talk

a)

United Nations

b)

World Trade Organization

c)

NAFTA

d)

NATO

137.

Organization created as an alliance to protect nations from other aggressive nations. (Originally the Soviet Union)

a)

NATO

b)

NAFTA

c)

UN

d)

WTO

138.

Strategy used by the USA as a last resort or if diplomacy fails.

a)

military

b)

diplomacy

c)

embassy

d)

treaty

139.
The U.S. Secretary of State oversees which of the following
a)
state laws
b)
national parks
c)
foreign affairs
d)
national policy
140.
Which of the following is an example of a foreign policy issue?
a)
Education
b)
Interstate Trade
c)
Healthcare 
d)
International Trade
141.

Who has the power to negotiate treaties?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Congress

c)

President

d)

Speaker of the House

142.
NAFTA is an agreement among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico primarily intended to promote
a)
environmental protection
b)
military defense
c)
human rights
d)
free trade
143.
What is the purpose of International Organizations?
a)
to keep the world a safe and stable place to live
b)
to ensure that countries remain isolated from one another
c)
to only ensure that countries do not go to war with one another
d)
to only ensure that people are healthy 
144.
Why was the European Union formed? 
a)
to treat countries as one nation
b)
to unite Europe economically 
c)
to control how farmers and other primary workers get paid
d)
to give workers equal wages
145.
Which of the following could be a function of an international organization?
a)
The United States passing a law on highway spending
b)
The United Kingdom passing a law protecting Stonehenge
c)
The European Union making trade agreements with its member countries
d)
North Korea launching a rocket
146.
Which one of the following options is not a goal of the United Nations?
a)
To give aid to countries in need.
b)
Give countries a voice in international problems.
c)
Help dictators gain more power.
d)
To help solve disputes between countries.
147.
This organization is not a government sponsored agency, but assists in times of disaster or war in order to provide medical care, food, and water to affected nations.
a)
IDK
b)
World Health Organization
c)
Fletcher Middles Schools Football Team
d)
Red Cross/Red Crescent  
148.
This agency promotes worldwide health to combat the spread of diseases. 
a)
World Trade Organization
b)
World Health Organization
c)
The United Nations (UN)
d)
North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO)
149.

Which of the following is an example of the United States providing foreign aid?

a)

Placing a tariff on foreign sugar

b)

Signing a treaty

c)

Sending medical supplies to foreign doctors

d)

Increasing immigration restrictions

150.

This headline is an example of the U.S. working with other nations to...

a)

Promote human rights

b)

Improve regional trade

c)

Protect national security

d)

Strengthen democratic reform

151.

Which of the following foreign policy goals connects to this political cartoon?

a)

Supporting democratic reforms in other countries

b)

Promoting environmental protection in developing nations

c)

Providing humanitarian aid during crisis situations

d)

Protecting residents from possible security threats

152.

Read the information below. According to its mission, the Red Cross would most likely be involved in which of these activities?

The mission of the International Red Cross is “. . . to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.”

a)

Holding peace talks

b)

Creating defense alliances

c)

Visiting prisoner of war camps

d)

Trying military leaders for war crimes

153.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would most likely be involved in...

a)

Managing failing companies

b)

Developing immigration policies

c)

Providing financial assistance to member countries

d)

Funding candidates in political campaigns

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