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foreign policy review

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sanctions are punitive actions imposed on a nation with the aim of making its government change policies or behaviors. Under which circumstances is the United States most likely to place sanctions on another country?

a)

That country violates international law.

b)

That country refuses to trade with the United States.

c)

That country refuses membership in the United Nations.

d)

That country fails to address its economic problems.

2.

In 1903, U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt negotiated a treaty to end the war between Japan and Russia. What U.S. foreign policy role did President Roosevelt use?

a)

Promote World Peace

b)

Maintain National Security

c)

Support Democracy

d)

Provide Aid

3.

When there is a terrorist attack against America, what role should the President undertake?

a)

Promote World Peace

b)

Maintain National Security

c)

Support Democracy

d)

Provide Aid

4.

Two countries in Africa go to war over religious issues. Many civilians are displaced because of war in their country. What role should the president take to help the people displaced from the war?

a)

Promote World Peace

b)

Maintain National Security

c)

Support Democracy

d)

Provide Aid

5.

Which department in the executive branch is responsible for handling the United State's plans for dealing with other countries in the world?

a)

The Department of Homeland Security

b)

The Department of Justice

c)

The Department of Defense

d)

The Department of State

6.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) allows free trade between the United States and

a)

South America

b)

Caribbean nations

c)

Canada and Mexico

d)

Both B and C

7.

Trade policy can range from __________ to Protectionist.

a)

Open Borders

b)

Free Market

c)

Open Market Operations

d)

Free Trade

8.

Treaties are negotiated by Ambassadors and approved by the Senate with a ______ majority.

a)

2/3rds

b)

simple (1/2 + 1 vote)

c)

3/4ths

d)

3/5ths Compromise

9.

What was one of the purposes of the North American Free Trade Agreement?

a)

the elimination of trade barriers for former communist countries

b)

the reduction of tariffs on goods traded between adjoining countries

c)

the creation of a single currency between the countries

d)

the improvement of infrastructures in developing countries