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Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Often when two counties have a problem, they try to solve their issues by first using diplomacy. The underlined word in the sentence above can best be defined as __________.

A
a form or system of rule
B
the ability to deal with situations and issues without provoking hostility
C
an aristocracy hired to reorganize the government systems of both countries
D
three or more states that have joined together to form an organization in pursuit of shared goals
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When citizens elect leaders to represent them, it is referred to as a __________.

A
supranational organization
B
diplomacy
C
aristocracy
D
republic
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The European Union is a supranational organization that includes many powerful countries in Europe. In order to be a member of this supranational entity, a country must agree with all of the following conditions except __________.

A
conducting free trade between member nations
B
using the Euro as currency
C
allowing citizens to travel freely between borders of member countries
D
cutting connections with other continents and operating only within European borders
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Which of the following descriptions characterizes a confederate system of government?

A
A system that grants unlimited powers to a central government
B
A system based on the belief that a strong central government best serves the needs of the people
C
A system where local governments control the powers of the central government
D
A system where a central government and local governments work together with equal power and control
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All of the following are stated missions of the World Health Organization except __________.

A
distributing vaccines and medicines
B
monitoring outbreaks of infectious diseases
C
providing peacekeeping troops in countries with famines
D
promoting healthy living, diet, and access to clean drinking water
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In which of the following scenarios would the WFP most likely play a critical role in providing relief?

A
Civil unrest creates a food shortage.
B
Increased temperatures cause polar ice caps to melt slowly.
C
A tornado rips through several towns and causes widespread damage.
D
A war-torn nation requests help from peacekeeping troops.

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