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Which statement best describes how US citizens respond to a president’s foreign policy decisions?

A
There is often widespread agreement.
B
There is rarely much reaction.
C
There is mostly lack of interest.
D
There is often much criticism.
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Read the quotation from Samantha Power, former US ambassador to the United Nations who emigrated from Ireland to the US as a child."I now thought like an American, reacting to problems in the world—like the Bosnian war—by asking myself, ‘What, if anything, can we, America, do about it?’”

A
The US should serve as the main police force of the world.
B
The US should work with other countries to help solve conflicts.
C
The US should not intervene in the problems of other countries.
D
The US should only help countries that agree with its policies.
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What power related to foreign policy does Article II of the Constitution give to the president?

A
to declare war
B
to propose laws
C
to lead the military
D
to propose a budget
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Read the quotation from then vice president Joe Biden in 2014."America’s commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of NATO is a sacred obligation in our view—a sacred obligation not just for now, but for all time. So I’m here to say on behalf of the President what I hope you already know: You can count on us. Period.”–Vice President Joe Biden, May 20, 2014

A
The US will always stand with NATO in the defense of other countries.
B
The US will never put its own forces at risk to support its NATO partners.
C
The US will always defend its own interests over those of its NATO partners.
D
The US will never try to lead any military actions against other countries.
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Which best describes foreign aid?

A
maintaining valuable relationships between nations
B
a formal agreement between one or more countries
C
assistance given to one country by another country
D
military force that prevents conflicts from escalating
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Who in the US has the power to enter into trade agreements with other nations?

A
Congress
B
voters
C
the president
D
ambassadors
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National security is one of the main goals of US foreign policy.

A
keep its people and land safe from harm.
B
provide safe travel for its people abroad.
C
help its people who are struggling financially.
D
ensure jobs and opportunities for its people.
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Which statement best describes the president’s power to enter into trade agreements?

A
Congress must approve all trade agreements entered into by the president.
B
The president can make trade agreements without congressional approval.
C
The president must inform Congress before discussing trade with any foreign leaders.
D
Foreign leaders must appear before Congress before entering any US trade agreement.
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Read the quotation from former US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger in 1973."No foreign policy—no matter how ingenious—has any chance of success if it is born in the minds of few and carried in the hearts of none.” –Henry Kissinger, August 2, 1973

A
It’s very difficult to get most people to understand US foreign policy.
B
It’s preferable to just let the experts come up with US foreign policy.
C
It’s important to get wide support for US foreign policy decisions.
D
It’s important for all countries to agree with US foreign policy decisions.
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What happens when the president makes a treaty with another nation?

A
The treaty must be approved by 51 percent of the US population.
B
The treaty must be approved by a two-thirds vote of Congress.
C
The treaty is sent to government agencies for approval.
D
The treaty goes into effect once it is signed by the president.
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What are the elements of good goals in a research plan? Check all that apply.

A
They relate to the topic chosen.
B
They are chosen before the topic.
C
They are realistic for the research plan.
D
They are broad enough to be used for many topics.
E
They include an explanation of how they will be reached.
F
They include the sources that will be used to reach them.
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During which changes of state do atoms overcome the attractive forces between them?

A
freezing and condensation
B
boiling and deposition
C
condensation and melting
D
vaporization and sublimation
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When Padma creates her research schedule, it would be most helpful to

A
get all the research done in one day so she can concentrate her energy on writing the paper.
B
spread out the research work over a period of time to keep the research load manageable.
C
complete the research paper the day that it is due.
D
ask the teacher ahead of time to extend the due date.
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The four goals of US foreign policy (security, trade, peace, and democracy) are all related.

A
Conflicts in other parts of the world tend to create more international trade.
B
Peace around the world is necessary for trade opportunities.
C
Conflicts in other parts of the world can disrupt international trade.
D
Peace efforts between countries take away from trade opportunities.
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During which change of state would the volume of a substance increase the most?

A
deposition
B
melting
C
vaporization
D
sublimation
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The image shows various objects.

Question illustration
A
illustrating a project.
B
conducting an experiment.
C
administering a test.
D
asking research questions.
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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
The particles of rock are rearranged.
B
The sizes and shapes of the rocks are changed.
C
The identities and total mass of the rocks remain the same.
D
A physical change is a change in some of the physical properties of matter, but not its identity.
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Which sentence best states why some people believe that military intervention should be the last option considered when carrying out US foreign policy goals?

A
Military intervention in other countries rarely has any effect.
B
Military intervention in other countries is always a mistake.
C
Military intervention is very expensive and can be very deadly.
D
The United States does not have enough people in the military.
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Which statement best describes the energy changes associated with evaporation and boiling?

A
Atoms gain energy during evaporation and boiling.
B
Atoms lose energy during evaporation and boiling.
C
Atoms gain energy during evaporation but lose energy during boiling.
D
Atoms lose energy during evaporation but gain energy during boiling.
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What must be present in a strong research plan? Check all that apply.research methodresearch evaluationresearch questionsresearch answersresearch goalssourcestopic

A
research method
B
research evaluation
C
research questions
D
research answers
E
research goals
F
sources
G
topic

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