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The government sponsors because it contributes to the good of society and the economy.

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Why did the United States join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1949?

A
to improve relations with communist countries in Eastern Europe
B
to protect against the Soviet Union and the spread of communism
C
to share a common currency across all nations within the treaty
D
to create a policy of using military force to combat terrorism
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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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Which event led to an heightened focus on national security?

A
the Patriot Act
B
war in Afghanistan
C
September 11 attacks
D
the Japanese Treaty of 1960
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Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nation’s safety?

A
congressmen and senators
B
presidents and vice presidents
C
diplomats and ambassadors
D
military chiefs and defense leaders
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Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?

s
special interest groups
c
college professors
g
government leaders
s
special task forces
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Leah wants to get a home loan from her bank. Which agency would regulate that loan to ensure it is fair?

F
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
S
SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
C
CFPB- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
F
FCC- Federal Communications Commission
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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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Which body of the federal government approves treaties with other nations?

A
the Senate
B
the Supreme Court
C
the Department of State
D
the House of Representatives
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Once a policy is developed to address an issue, who implements and enforces it?

A
government agencies and police forces
B
citizens and specialized businesses
C
lobbyists and interest groups
D
legislators and judicial officials
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Which best describes the difference between economic and social policies?

A
Economic policies control the supply of money, while social policies manage spending.
B
Economic policies address educational issues, while social policies regulate businesses.
C
Economic policies fund public schools, while social policies provide Social Security.
D
Economic policies manage taxes, while social policies provide public assistance.
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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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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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Who might write a letter to their representatives about a policy issue?

A
individual citizens and the media
B
individual citizens and political parties
C
interest groups and the media
D
interest groups and individual citizens
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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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What is the definition of the term “public assistance”?

a
a government program that provides income, food, or housing
a
a monthly payment provided to a citizen enrolled in a program
a
an educational voucher used to help parents pay for private schooling
a
a social policy outlining the qualifications for government program enrollment
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t
to instill citizens with knowledge to better participate in government and the economy
t
to make sure citizens only elect the correct political candidates
t
to provide sufficient employment within the public school system
t
to ensure that the government controls what information citizens can access
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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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Economic sanctions are mainly used to

A
protect domestic industries from international competitors.
B
help domestic industries gain more business.
C
punish nations for disobeying international law.
D
encourage nations to give up their nuclear weapons.
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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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