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Which international agreement involved the United States, Canada and Mexico? A. North America Fair Transit Agreement B. North America Free Travel Agreement C. North Americal Fair Travel Agreement D. North America Free Trade Agreement
D- NAFTA- North America Free Trade Agreement
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Which of the following organizations is an example of an NGO/INGO? A. United Nations (UN B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) C. Red Cross/Red Crescent D. European Union (EU)
C. Red Cross- The government does not run the Red Cross or tell the Red Cross what to do. It is made up of volunteers.
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Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization? A. Email about an internship opportunity at Red Cross B. "Like" the facebook page of the WTO C. Request a trial before the World Court D. Ask to join the United Nations
A. Individual citizens can not join answer choices B, C, or D.
100
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
D. World War II
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Headline: "U.S., Iran on brink of agreement to end 14 month ordeal". Which course of action taken by the U.S. is represented by the headline? A. Treaty ratification B. Veto override C. Diplomacy D. Terrorism
C. Diplomacy - negotaiating and keeping good relations with other countries (DIPLOMAP)
200
The U.S. government is a member of which organization? A. United Nations B. European Union C. World Wildlife Fund D. International Red Cross
A. UN- key word is GOVERNMENT
200
A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first step? A. Initiate a trade ban B. Initiate political protests C. Initiate diplomatic talks D. Initiate military action
C- Diplomatic talks are negotiations. Its best to talk things out before getting the military involved!
200
Which international organization covers a wide range of topics such as drought and nuclear weapons concerns? A. NATO B. UNICEF C. NAFTA D. UN
D. UN- United Nations
200
When two nations/countries are in conflict, which court would hear the case? A. State court B. Supreme Court C. World Court D. Federal Court
C. World Court
200
Which international organization formed a military alliance with 28 countries? A. UN B. NATO C. NAFTA D. WHO
B. NATO- Northa Atlantic Treaty Organization
300
The EU created a unit of money called the euro. The goal of the EU is create a single economy in which all members participate. What does EU stand for?
European Union
300
Which conflict involed a failing US invasion of Cuba by exiles who were against Fidel Castro? A. Cuban Missile Crisis B. Cuban Hostage Crisis C. Bay of Pigs D. World War I
C. Bay of Pigs Cuba
300
Which department of the executive branch is in charge of foreign policy? A. State department B. Commerce department C. Treasury department D. Foreign department
A. State dpartment includes the Secretary of State. The expert in the area of foreign relations that the presoident relies on for information.
300
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The Soviet Union was placing missiles in Cuba. A US spy plane took pictures of the missiles. They reached an agreement to remove the missiles. (diplomacy)
300
Why is the United States a member of the World Trade organization (WTO)? A. to maintain peace and security among countries B. to decide where countrie's boundaries should be C. to keep criminals from escaping to other countries D. to promote the flow of goods and services among countries
D. goods are products that are traded (commerce)
400
Headline: "NorthKorea will come under intense pressure to end its nuclear weapons program...as the U.S., North Korea and its neighbors begin negotiations." This headline is an example of the United States working with other nations to do what? A. promote human rights B. improve trade C. protect national security D. strengthen deomcratic reform
C. The number one goal of foreign policy is to protect the nation!
400
What does diplomacy mean?
Negotiating and keeping good relations with other countries
400
What is humanitarian action?
Helping a country in need, improving the lives of a country in need, providing food or supplies for a country in need. etc.
400
Explain why Gulf Wars I and II were not officially declared wars by Congress, yet they are still referred to as wars.
Media influence, propaganda
400
Which war involved Saddam Hussein accusing Kuwait of illegally pumping oil from an Iraqi oil field? A. World War II B. Korean War C. Gulf War I D. Gulf War II
C. Gulf War I- Operation Desert Storm
500
Which war involved President Bush accusing Iraq of developing nuclear wepons? A. World War II B. Gulf War II C. Vietnam War D. Korean War
B. Gulf War II
500
What is the title of person in charge of the State Department that deals with foreign affairs?
Secretary of State
500
Is the United States a member of the EU?
NO- the EU only involves countries in Europe (European Union)
500
Is the United States a member of NAFTA?
Yes- Northa America Free Trade Agreement. US, Mexico and Canada
500
What does WHO stand for when talking about international organizations?
World Health Organization- prevent/control disease.
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