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The WTO was created

A
to end tariffs on goods traded with Canada.
B
to end tariffs on goods traded with Mexico.
C
to unify the currencies of European countries.
D
to help international trade run smoothly.
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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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task forcelegislatureinterest groups

A
task force
B
legislature
C
interest groups
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One example of US foreign aid is

A
economic sanctions.
B
military training.
C
low tariffs.
D
free trade.
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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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pass lawspromote lawsidentify problemssolve problems

A
pass laws
B
promote laws
C
identify problems
D
solve problems
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Which of these regulations falls under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency?

p
prescription safety
a
automobile emissions
c
credit card interest rates
p
power tools used in factories
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What would be the best reason for the United States to provide military aid to another country?

A
to protect an established alliance
B
to improve the other nation’s reputation
C
to help the other country gain greater power
D
to result in a new trade agreement or alliance
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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

u
urging people to take action.
c
condemning specific policy initiatives.
p
promoting specific policy initiatives.
p
providing information about a policy.
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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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most likely

i
issue executive orders.
s
seek compromises.
a
ask the courts for help.
r
request advice of experts.
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Fiscal policy is the government’s approach to

A
monitoring the value of money.
B
investing its money.
C
taxing and borrowing.
D
taxing and spending.
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A candidate’s use of “I” statements in an opening statement is an example of

A
persuasive language.
B
an informal tone.
C
a factual tone.
D
rhetorical technique.
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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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The Rio Treaty of 1947 was a defense agreement between

A
the United States and Brazil.
B
the United States and Japan.
C
North America and South America.
D
the nations that border the Atlantic Ocean.
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an excise taxan income taxa tariff

A
an excise tax
B
an income tax
C
a tariff
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Which of these responsibilities is performed by the US Department of Education?

e
enforcing laws for SNAP program
o
operating public schools daily
d
determining what must be taught in all schools
p
providing federal funding to states for education
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One way government solves problems is by

A
making new laws.
B
creating public policy.
C
financing a military.
D
expanding regulations.

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