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U.S. Foreign Policy and Participation

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which example involves changing foreign policy?


a)

Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist government


b)

A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin


c)

Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees


d)

A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth


2.

Which type of government affairs are illustrated in the newspaper headlines below?

a)
  1. International relations

b)

Diplomatic Relations

c)

Domestic Policy

d)

Foreign Policy

3.

Which of the following Cabinet departments is most involved in foreign policy?


a)

Department of Homeland Security

b)

Department of Agriculture

c)

Department of State

d)

Department of Transportation

4.

Which of the following is an example of the U.S. providing foreign aid?

a)

The U.S. government provides resources and funding to reduce extreme poverty in Nigeria.

b)

The U.S. government provides resources and funding to rebuild South Carolina after Hurricane Maria.

c)

The U.S. government declares a national state of emergency during the California wildfires.

d)

The American Red Cross provides resources and funding to help rebuild areas hit by Hurricane Michael in the Florida panhandle.

5.

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

6.

What is the purpose of the organizations listed in the chart above?


a)

Military isolation

b)

Collective security

c)

Defensive alliances

d)

International cooperation

7.

Which of the following allow citizens to voluntarily perform a variety of services and humanitarian functions?

a)

Intergovernmental organization

b)

Non Governmental organization

c)

Upright Citizens Brigade

d)

Citizens International

8.

The U.S. government is a member of which international organization...

a)

United Nations

b)

International Red Cross

c)

European Union

d)

World Wildlife Fund

9.

This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history.

Which course of action taken by the United States is represented by this headline?  


a)

domestic policy

b)

war

c)

diplomacy

d)

Peacekeeping efforts

10.

A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place.




Which foreign policy method would the United States typically perform as a first response?


a)

Initiate a trade ban

b)
  1. Initiate public protests

c)
  1. Initiate diplomatic talks

d)
  1. Initiate a military operation

11.

This image depicts the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.



What course of action was taken by the United States immediately after this event?


a)

declared war

b)

imposed sanctions

c)

engaged in humanitarian efforts

d)

started peacekeeping operations

12.

This headline describes U.S. action in an international conflict.


Which aspect of Cuban society is being directly targeted by the United States with the action described in this headline?

a)

military strength

b)

individual rights

c)

immigration policy

d)

economic opportunity

13.

Which of these would best describe what national interest?

a)

Information about other countries

b)

Issues that need to be addressed by Domestic Policy

c)

What is best for a country and its people

d)

issues that affect foreign policy

14.

What would be an advantage for the United States for being part of the International court of Justice?

a)

It allows for countries to bring charges against each other for violating international law

b)

Allows for countries to talk their problems

c)

decreases tariffs on imported goods and allows for lower cost of production

d)

provides aid to countries that need assistance.

15.

Which would allow American Citizens to help in a natural disaster in Japan?

a)

Contribute to a Politcal Action Committee

b)

Volunteer at the Humane Society

c)

Volunteer in Local Organizations

d)

Contribute to International Organizations

16.

Which of these would be an example of diplomacy?

a)

President sends troops to a foreign country

b)

country funds to a foreign country in financial distress

c)

The president talks to another foreign leader

d)

The United States provides aid to a country that is suffering after a hurricane

17.

What is an example of humanities effort in another country?

a)

Signing a Treaty

b)

Sending the military to keep the peace

c)

Banning trade with another country

d)

sending food and medicine to a country after they experience an earthquake

18.

The United States issues a trade ban on Cuba over policies created by Fidel Castro

Which method did the United States use to deal with this International Conflict?

a)

Diplomacy

b)

Sanction

c)

Espionage

d)

War