WorksheetsGlobal Policy
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
Congress lifting an oil embargo on a formerly communist government.
Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees.
A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin.
A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving their country of birth.
Which type of government affairs are illustrated in the headlines?
Diplomatic relations
Domestic policy
Foreign policy
International relations
"Shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere."
Based on this mission statement, what conclusion can be made about US foreign policy?
The United States' foreign policy is based on the philosophy that other countries should be
supported when it serves American interests.
The United States' foreign policy is focused primarily on promoting a strong and steady global economy.
The United States' foreign policy is based on the belief that a just and stable world is good for everyone,
including Americans.
The United States' foreign policy is concerned solely with the welfare of the American people.
"The issue is the future of SouthEast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us."
Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?
Inititating sanctions against a country
Sending humanitarian aid to a country
Using nuclear weapons to end a war
Initiating a war to stabalize a region
"If the United Nations once admits that international disputes can be settled by using force, then we will have destroyed the foundation of the organization
and our best hope of establishing a world order."
Based on this statement, Pres. Eisenhower likely believed which of the following to be the main goal of the United Nations?
maintaining international peace and security
building an unstoppable military alliance
securing economic stability
dominating global affairs
The scenario below describes a foreign policy issue between the United States and another country.
A country that is a trading partner of the United States has acquired nuclear materials. The United States does not want this country to have the capacity to build a nuclear bomb and is fearful of attacks on its allies and interests if this country has nuclear capabilities.
Which measures would the President of the United States likely pursue to prevent the other
country from building a nuclear bomb?
humanitarian aid for rebels and peace talks
diplomatic talks and economic sanctions
blockades and immediate military action
nuclear bombing and special-operations strikes
"North Korea will come under intense diplomatic pressure to (end) its nuclear weapons program ...as the United States, North Korea, and its foreign neighbors begin ... negotiations...."
According to this excerpt, why is the United States working with other nations?
to improve regional trade
to promote human rights
to protect national security
to strengthen democratic reform
Anthony: I saw on the news today that a natural disaster struck Asia.
Jayce: Asia is very far away. I wish there was a way we could help.
Anthony: Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do to help.
Jayce: Sure there is!
Which is an example of how Anthony and Jayce can help the victims of a natural disaster?
volunteer at a local organization
volunteer at the Humane Society
contribute to a Political Action Committee
contribute to an international organization
What method did the United States use to end World War II?
economic sanctions
military blockades
nuclear bombings
diplomatic talks
Education is a basic human right. Like all human rights, it is universal and inalienable- everyone, regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity or economic status, is entitled to it.
Which long-term social change does the organization that establishes this goal intend to solve?
It seeks to reduce obstacles to international trade.
It seeks to achieve improvements in critical areas of child development.
It seeks to promote respect for international environmental law.
It seeks to increase economic activities with developing countries.
The passage below is from the I Have A Dream speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1963.
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the author?
racial prejudice
racial tolerance
racial equality
racial segregation
Which of the following best characterizes this poster?
government propaganda
fantasy literature
factual news reporting
military recruitment advertising
On September 11, 2001, Al-Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States. President George W. Bush asked Congress for a resolution asking to use military force against those responsible; this led to U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan, where Al-Qaeda leaders were based.
What type of action would this be called?
military
foreign aid
treaty
sanctions
In 1993, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico agreed to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), whose goal is to make it easier to trade among the three countries.
foreign aid
treaty
military
sanctions
After World War II ended in 1945, the U.S. gave more than $13 billion to help rebuild countries and support their democratic governments.
military
treaty
foreign aid
sanctions
In June 1950, communist North Korea invaded South Korea. The U.S. was supporting South Korea at the time. As a result of the invasion, President Truman sent U.S. troops as part of a United Nations mission to fight on behalf of South Korea.
foreign aid
treaty
sanctions
military
In response to the January 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, the United States has given the country significant aid in the form of food, water, and medical care.
foreign aid
military
treaty
sanctions
