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What is the primary focus of US national security policy?

A
invading hostile countries
B
reaching trade agreements
C
protecting citizens and the nation
D
building alliances with miltary leaders
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When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?

A
after World War II
B
after the Vietnam War
C
after the September 11 attacks
D
after the Covid-19 pandemic began
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How can the President influence the establishment of US foreign policy?

A
negotiating treaties
B
confirming ambassadors
C
declaring war
D
increasing spending on foreign aid
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Which is an example of hard power?

A
political treaties
B
foreign aid
C
economic sanctions
D
trade agreements
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Which of the following is the best example of a sanction?

A
Country A decides to form an alliance with country B.
B
Country A enacts trade restrictions against country B.
C
Country A launches warships toward country B.
D
Country A denies aid money to country B.
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Which of the following is a domestic influence on foreign policy?

A
The US dollar rapidly declines in value.
B
A famine in Ireland prompts US response.
C
A foreigner on vacation in the United States threatens violence.
D
The United States loses a key alliance with another nation.
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Which of these is the strongest example of multilateral foreign policy?

A
One nation states publicly that it will refuse to trade with any nation that criticizes its leader.
B
One nation refuses to trade with a rival nation because it does not allow women to vote in an upcoming election.
C
Two rival nations go to war with one another over disputed territory.
D
Two allied nations enforce economic sanctions on a country until its government changes a key policy.
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Nongovernmental organizations operate

A
with governmental oversight.
B
using contract workers.
C
independent of government.
D
in single countries.
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Which description best reflects military force as hard power?

A
the use of military force to resolve foreign policy situations instead of diplomacy
B
the willingness to use sparse military forces to support diplomatic efforts
C
the use of a strong military only for defense against a direct attack
D
the willingness to use a large standing, modern military as a show of strength
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Which are characteristics of nongovernmental organizations? Select three options.

A
They are overseen by a nation’s government.
B
They are required to make a profit on operations.
C
They are always based in the United States.
D
They have volunteer workers.
E
They function in multiple countries.
F
They focus on humanitarian, environmental, and economic programs.
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The best way for a country to implement foreign policy is

A
unilaterally.
B
with military power.
C
multilaterally.
D
with hard power.
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Read the excerpt.The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world. . . . Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate. Common sense calls upon us to act [together]. President Obama, 2009Based on this excerpt, which form of foreign policy implementation was President Obama advocating between the two countries?

A
diplomacy
B
foreign aid
C
trade agreements
D
sanctions
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National Security policies are defined by _______ in response to current events, changes in leadership and the needs of the nation.

A
the President
B
Congress
C
amending the Constitution
D
the Department of Defense
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Why did the United States join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1949?

A
to improve relations with communist countries in Eastern Europe
B
to protect against the Soviet Union and the spread of communism
C
to share a common currency across all nations within the treaty
D
to create a policy of using military force to combat terrorism
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Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

A
Senate
B
Supreme Court
C
Department of State
D
House of Representatives
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What is the best way for the United States to work with other countries as part of national security policy?

A
to promote trade
B
to encourage travel
C
to strengthen the military
D
to aid the arrival of immigrants
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Which example best illustrates the role of the legislative branch in national security?

A
The United States meets with other leaders to negotiate a trade treaty.
B
The federal government votes on a budget to provide safety and security.
C
The federal government has different agencies that protect the nation.
D
The courts determine whether a new law related to security is constitutional.
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Which body of the federal government approves treaties with other nations?

A
the Senate
B
the Supreme Court
C
the Department of State
D
the House of Representatives
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What is the most likely reason why the United States would send military aid to countries controlled by dictators?

A
to help bring an end to protests
B
to stop a larger enemy or threat
C
to allow dictators to gain control
D
to take control of the government
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Why did the United States use export controls with North Korea?

A
to bring an end to the Cold War
B
to help install a dictator in power
C
to stop the development of nuclear weapons
D
to respond to an attack within the United States

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