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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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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

A
April 23, 1776
B
June 11, 1776
C
July 4, 1776
D
August 2, 1776
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Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?

A
Franklin Roosevelt
B
Herbert Hoover
C
Harry S. Truman
D
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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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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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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What is the supreme law of the land?

A
the Articles of Confederation
B
the Constitution
C
the Declaration of Independence
D
the Emancipation Proclamation
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What is the title of the national anthem?

A
"My Country 'Tis of Thee"
B
"America the Beautiful"
C
"Stars and Stripes Forever"
D
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
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An international governmental organization is made up of at least how many countries?

A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
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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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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 are progressive taxes and regressive taxes similar?

A
Both charge high-income individuals more.
B
Both are considered flat taxes.
C
Both generate revenue for public services.
D
Both are types of indirect taxes.
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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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A new presidential administration takes office, after having made campaign promises to support entitlement programs.One suggestion the new president is most likely to make in the budget proposal is to

A
increase military spending.
B
raise income taxes on all people in the US.
C
increase spending on Social Security.
D
lower corporate taxes.
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

A
16
B
21
C
27
D
32
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

A
Alaska
B
Florida
C
Louisiana
D
California
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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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A positive result of trade agreements such as NAFTA and the EU is

A
fewer sanctions against developing economies.
B
more economic rights for citizens.
C
more support for domestic companies.
D
fewer competitors in the global economy.
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Read the scenario.An American journalist is being held in a foreign prison. The president is meeting with their administration to determine what to do. The president says, "I approve the use of $500,000 in defense funds to secure the release of the journalist and to ensure their safe return to the United States.”Is the president able to make this declaration?

A
Yes, as commander in chief, the president has the ultimate decision-making power.
B
Yes, aside from declaring war, the president makes all policy decisions.
C
No, the president is only able to negotiate treaties.
D
No, Congress needs to vote on foreign-policy spending.

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