WorksheetsTEST: US & the World SS.7.C.4.1, 4.2, & 4.3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
C.4.1 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.
C.4.1 Which action is an example of a domestic policy decision?
a)
The Senate votes to ratify a treaty.
b)
The president nominates an ambassador.
c)
Congress votes to increase the income tax.
d)
The president asks Congress to declare war.
3.
C.4.1 The statement below was made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a January 23, 2013 Senate hearing.
It has been one of the great honors of my life to lead the men and women of the State Department … nearly 70,000 serving here in Washington, more than 270 posts around the world. They get up and get to work every day, often in difficult and dangerous circumstances, because they believe, as we believe, the United States is the most extraordinary force for peace and progress the world has ever known.
Source: U.S. Department of State
Based on the statement, which is a goal of U.S. policy?
a)
diplomatic alliances
b)
homeland security
c)
citizen protection
d)
avoiding conflict
4.
C.4.1 The political cartoon below illustrates a foreign policy issue. Source: What issue is illustrated in the cartoon?
a)
The Cabinet did not ratify a treaty.
b)
The President did not ratify a treaty.
c)
The U.S. Senate did not ratify a treaty.
d)
The Secretary of State did not ratify a treaty.
5.
C4.1 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.
c)
Congress passes a law providing tax benefits to companies.
d)
The President accepts an invitation to mediate between China and Japan over ownership of the Senkaku Islands.
6.
C.4.2 Which international agreement involved the United States, Canada, and Mexico?
a)
North American Fair Transit Agreement
b)
North American Free Travel Agreement
c)
North American Fair Travel Agreement
d)
North American Free Trade Agreement
7.
C.4.2 The statement below is from a document adopted by an international organization. Which international organization can governments participate in to support this organization’s goals?
a)
International Court of Justice
b)
World Trade Organization
c)
International Red Cross
d)
United Nations
8.
C.4.2 The statement below is from Executive Order 10924, President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.
The Peace Corps shall be responsible for the training and service abroad of men and women of the United States in new programs of assistance to nations and areas of the world, and in conjunction with…other international organizations. Source: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
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
9.
C.4.2 Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization?
a)
email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross
b)
“like” the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization
c)
request a trial before the World Court
d)
ask to join the United Nations
10.
C.4.2 Which international organization gives governments and private citizens an opportunity to provide food and healthcare?
a)
WTO
b)
NATO
c)
UNICEF
d)
The World Court
11.
C.4.3 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
12.
C.4.3 Which presidential action was based on Article I of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
John F. Kennedy’s statements about missiles in Cuba
b)
Franklin Roosevelt asking Congress to declare war on Japan
c)
Dwight Eisenhower’s statements about communism in Africa
d)
George H. Bush asking Congress to commit troops for Gulf War I
13.
C.4.3 The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.
Which course of action taken by the United States is represented by the headline?
a)
treaty ratification
b)
veto override
c)
diplomacy
d)
terrorism
14.
C.4.3 The statement below is from President James Monroe’s Message to Congress on December 2, 1823.
The citizens of the United States cherish …liberty and happiness of their fellow men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part…, It is only when our rights are invaded, or seriously menaced, that we resent injuries, or make preparation for our defense. Source: Library of Congress
What impact has this statement had on modern U.S. involvement in international conflicts?
a)
The government should limit the spread of Communism.
b)
The government should limit the spread of oligarchy.
c)
The government should protect Communism.
d)
The government should protect oligarchy.
15.
C.4.3 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 economy
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