Membership in International Organizations
A student says, “The United Nations lets any country in, no matter what.” Another student replies, “That’s not always true—some countries were suspended or had to vote before joining.”
Question:
Which of the following BEST explains how a country becomes or remains a member of the United Nations?
A. Countries are automatically included if they have a large population
B. Countries must have a monarchy to join the UN
C. Countries must meet certain conditions such as supporting human rights
D. Countries can only join if they are located in Europe
C. Countries must meet certain conditions such as supporting human rights
Scenario: Both Florida and the U.S. government collect taxes and build roads.
Which type of power is this an example of?
A. Enumerated powers
B. Reserved powers
C. Concurrent powers
D. Implied powers
C. Concurrent powers
Mia is arrested and refuses to answer a question in court because it might make her look guilty.
Which constitutional protection is she using?
A. Double jeopardy
B. Equal protection
C. Pleading the Fifth
D. Slander
C. Pleading the Fifth
The U.S. sends troops to another country to stop a terrorist group from attacking civilians.
What foreign policy goal is being pursued?
A. Promoting economic prosperity
B. Protecting national security
C. Preserving world peace
D. Advancing copyright protection
B. Protecting national security
Which term describes the condition where there are limited resources but unlimited wants?
A. Supply
B. Scarcity
C. Budget
D. Inflation
B. Scarcity
In 1994, a woman in South Africa voted for the first time in a democratic election. This happened shortly after the country ended apartheid and was readmitted to the UN.
Question:
What did South Africa’s readmission to the UN in 1994 show about international expectations?
A. The UN only accepts countries with a monarchy
B. Countries must eliminate racial discrimination to meet democratic standards
C. All countries must have the same type of economy
D. Voting must be done only by men
B. Countries must eliminate racial discrimination to meet democratic standards
Scenario: The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war.
What kind of power is this?
A. Concurrent power
B. Enumerated power
C. Reserved power
D. Implied power
B. Enumerated power
Scenario: Tyler was found not guilty of a crime. The state wants to try him again for the same offense.
Which protection stops this from happening?
A. Right to bail
B. Right to bear arms
C. Double jeopardy
D. Habeas corpus
C. Double jeopardy
A U.S. official lives in another country and works on improving communication between the two governments.
This person is known as a...
A. Secretary of State
B. Diplomat
C. Peacekeeper
D. Journalist
B. Diplomat
What does the law of demand state about the relationship between price and quantity demanded?
A. As price increases, demand increases
B. As price decreases, quantity demanded decreases
C. As price increases, quantity demanded decreases
D. Price and quantity demanded are unrelated
C. As price increases, quantity demanded decreases
Switzerland stayed neutral for over 350 years. In 2002, the people voted in favor of joining the United Nations.
Question:
What does Switzerland’s path to joining the UN demonstrate?
A. Countries can only join the UN through military alliances
B. Public participation in decisions can influence international membership
C. Countries must have an empire before joining
D. The UN forces all countries to join without a vote
B. Public participation in decisions can influence international membership
A state decides how it will run its own public schools.
Which type of power allows this?
A. Reserved power
B. Enumerated power
C. Concurrent power
D. Federal mandate
A. Reserved power
Scenario: During a protest, a group burns a flag to express opposition to a new law.
Which freedom are they using?
A. Obscenity
B. Symbolic speech
C. Civil disobedience
D. Slander
B. Symbolic speech
The president appoints someone to represent the U.S. at the United Nations, but the appointment must be approved first.
Who must approve the appointment?
A. The CIA
B. The Supreme Court
C. The Senate
D. The House of Representatives
C. The Senate
Alisha sells book bags. When the price goes from $1.00 to $3.00, she produces more bags.
What concept does this illustrate?
A. Law of demand
B. Profit motive
C. Law of supply
D. Opportunity cost
C. Law of supply
Jamal is writing a report comparing South Africa and Switzerland’s entry into the UN. He notices South Africa was a founding member but was suspended, while Switzerland didn’t join until 2002 after a national vote.
Question:
What is the MOST important lesson Jamal can include in his report?
A. Countries with the oldest governments join first
B. UN membership requires identical political systems
C. Countries have different paths to joining the UN but are treated equally once they are members
D. Countries must have a command economy to join the UN
C. Countries have different paths to joining the UN but are treated equally once they are members
In a city, voters elect both the mayor and the city council.
What type of system is this?
A. Commission system
B. Council-manager system
C. Mayor-council system
D. Parliamentary system
C. Mayor-council system
Scenario: Police searched Alicia’s home without a warrant and took her phone.
Which amendment might protect her in this situation?
A. First Amendment
B. Second Amendment
C. Fourth Amendment
D. Tenth Amendment
C. Fourth Amendment
In 1905, President Roosevelt invited Russia and Japan to peace talks in New Hampshire.
What role did Roosevelt play?
A. Negotiator
B. Mediator
C. Ambassador
D. Secretary of State
B. Mediator
Which of the following is most likely to be considered a negative incentive?
A. A bonus for good grades
B. A discount on products
C. A traffic fine for speeding
D. A prize for perfect attendance
C. A traffic fine for speeding
A civics class is discussing how the UN promotes democratic values. One student asks why South Africa was suspended in 1974 and then readmitted in 1994. Another asks why Switzerland took so long to join.
Question:
How do these two stories reflect the role of government type and public opinion in international relations?
A. They show that the UN prefers dictatorships and ignores democracy
B. They show that international organizations value democratic processes and public support
C. They show that only economic systems matter when joining the UN
D. They show that military power is required to gain UN entry
B. They show that international organizations value democratic processes and public support
A city hires experts in areas like transportation and sanitation to serve as elected leaders.
This best describes which form of city government?
A. Mayor-council system
B. Parliamentary system
C. Commission system
D. Council-manager system
C. Commission system
Scenario: A law prohibits families from teaching their children a certain religion at home.
Which type of freedom is being violated?
A. Economic freedom
B. Civil disobedience
C. Civil liberties
D. Obscenity laws
C. Civil liberties
The U.S. government creates an agreement with Canada and Mexico to trade goods without extra taxes.
This type of agreement is called a...
A. Treaty
B. Doctrine
C. Patent
D. Policy
A. Treaty
In a mixed economy like that of the United States, what is the government’s primary role?
A. To control all production decisions
B. To regulate markets and provide public services
C. To compete directly with private businesses
D. To eliminate consumer choice
B. To regulate markets and provide public services