Drug Crisis/Global Warming
The heroin and opioid epidemic is primarily a minority issue in America?
False
What type of government does N. Korea have?
Communist
What is one-way President Trump has decided to combat illegal immigration in America?
Build a wall along the US-Mexico border
Who controls the interest rates in the United States?
The Federal Reserve
How do the Russians and Americans see the war in Syria?
We support opposing sides in this war. The US supports the people (rebels) and Russia supports the government (Assad). This puts the US-Russian relationship in a bad place.
Which racial group saw no increase from Heroin Overdoses from the years 2010-2014?
Asian
How do the leaders of N. Korea come to power?
Through Blood Line
What does the DREAM Act stand for?
Development, Relief, Education, for Alien Minors
What has President Trump pledged to give more money for?
The Military
What human rights issue is at debate in Syria (what is happening)?
The Syrian government is using poison gas against their citizens.
The National Government has given funding to which group to fight the heroin epidemic mentioned in the documentary?
Treatment Centers
Why is the Korean War still a factor today?
It never officially ended
How many illegal immigrants are estimated to be living in the US?
11 Million
Define Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
Where is the terrorist group Boko Haram located?
Africa
What is the issue at the center of the Climate Change debate?
The earth is naturally warming with little impact from humans
Why does the United States have an invested interest in the Korean Peninsula?
We are allies with South Korea
How much is our current government in debt (roughly)?
20 Trillion
Explain why the war on terror is argued to be never ending?
Its an idea and not a country or specific group of people
Identify all parts of the 1st amendment and Second Amendment
1st- Freedom of Speech, Religion, Petition, Assembly, Press.
2nd- Right to bear arms
What policy has been adjusted under President Trump’s administration as it relates to global warming policy?
The Paris Agreement
What policy (immigration) as the Trump administration challenged since he has taken office?
DACA
Which political party holds the majority in our Government?
Republicans
Explain the War in Syria and its impact on the US?
Rebels (citizens) are fighting back against their leader (Assad). The US supports the rebels. It impacts us because we oppose dictatorships and want the people to have rights.
Explain Global Hunger Index
Current Global Poverty Rate
Tool used to track hunger at the world, regional, and country level.
The World Bank says 10 percent of the world's population lives below poverty line