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One possible use for foreign aid is for one country to help another

A
improve military power.
B
reduce tariffs.
C
remove trade barriers.
D
change policies.
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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
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Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

A
Senate
B
Supreme Court
C
Department of State
D
House of Representatives
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How many years does a US senator serve in one term of office?

A
two
B
four
C
six
D
eight
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What is one responsibility only for US citizens?

A
to volunteer for a political candidate
B
to serve in the military
C
to serve on a jury
D
to pay taxes
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When might workers be exempt from paying income taxes?

A
when they are injured on the job
B
when they make too much money
C
when they don’t earn enough money
D
when they are laid off by a company
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When was the Constitution written?

A
1776
B
1777
C
1787
D
1788
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Which description best reflects military force as hard power?

A
the use of military force to resolve foreign policy situations instead of diplomacy
B
the willingness to use sparse military forces to support diplomatic efforts
C
the use of a strong military only for defense against a direct attack
D
the willingness to use a large standing, modern military as a show of strength
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High government expenditures can lead to a bigger

A
revenue.
B
stimulus.
C
deficit.
D
surplus.
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Why would a nation most likely use military force? Select three options.to remove trade restrictionsto defend territoryto support alliesto promote political relationshipsto protect economic interests

A
to remove trade restrictions
B
to defend territory
C
to support allies
D
to promote political relationships
E
to protect economic interests
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The actual carrying out, or implementation, of foreign policy falls to

A
the president.
B
executive agencies.
C
the armed forces.
D
Congress.
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Examine the pie chart.

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A
Social Security, Labor and Transportation, and Other
B
Social Security and Education/Health and Human Services
C
Defense/Homeland Security, and Social Security
D
Defense/Homeland Security, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs
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Revenue is the amount of money that

A
the government spends on defense.
B
the government collects from taxes or borrowing.
C
the government owes in debt.
D
the government uses to provide social services.
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The best way for a country to implement foreign policy is

A
unilaterally.
B
with military power.
C
multilaterally.
D
with hard power.
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How many years does a US representative serve in one term of office?

A
two
B
four
C
six
D
eight
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proportionallyprogressivelyregressively

A
proportionally
B
progressively
C
regressively
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A result of US foreign aid in Sudan was

A
better relations with its neighbors.
B
the creation of South Sudan.
C
lower prices for US goods in Sudan.
D
higher prices for Sudanese goods in the United States.
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The graph shows how the federal budget grew between 1980 and 2010.

Question illustration
A
the federal government has to borrow money to meet its expenditures.
B
the federal government spent more on programs in each of the last 30 years.
C
the federal government consistently receives enough money to meet its expenditures.
D
the federal government has almost always spent more than it receives.
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Which of these best describes income tax?

A
regressive tax
B
indirect tax
C
direct tax
D
proportional tax
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Governments collect taxes to ensure that

A
there is sufficient money to fund private businesses.
B
citizens contribute to meeting society's needs.
C
politicians get paid in a timely manner.
D
a government program exists for every need that arises.

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