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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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