Global Economic Policy Answers

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Which of these is not a tool the United States uses as part of its economic foreign policy?

A
Military action against competitors
B
Negotiating or joining trade agreements
C
Providing foreign aid to struggling countries
D
Using sanctions to restrict trade
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A tariff is another name for

a
an economic sanction.
a
a tax on imports.
a
a policy goal.
a
a trade agreement.
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One goal of US economic sanctions against North Korea would be

A
democratic change leading to humanitarian aid.
B
better relations with neighboring countries.
C
democratic change leading to a new nation.
D
better standards of living for its citizens.
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In which of the following elements of economic foreign policy can congress participate?

A
negotiating a trade agreement
B
appointing new ambassadors
C
overseeing embassy operations
D
approving aid to another country
5

A way that the United States began its policy of providing aid to Sudan was by

A
supporting its industries.
B
easing sanctions.
C
eliminating tariffs.
D
signing a trade agreement.
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One way the president can influence economic foreign policy is by

A
controlling funding of economic programs.
B
passing legislation that supports his goals.
C
appointing ambassadors supportive of his goals.
D
rejecting treaties that the senate has negotiated.
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A negative result of high tariffs is that they can sometimes lead to

A
economic sanctions.
B
reduced international trade.
C
ongoing civil war.
D
increased competition.
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Economic sanctions against foreign governments sometimes

A
hurt foreign citizens.
B
lead to civil wars.
C
hurt the UN.
D
violate international law.
9

A potential negative result of trade agreements is

A
protectionism.
B
sanctions.
C
job loss.
D
higher tariffs.
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When engaging in foreign economic policy, which part of the government negotiates treaties?

t
the president
t
the senate
t
the house of representatives
t
the ambassadors

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