Chapter 17

Question 1

Why was the United Nations created?

Accepted Answer

To help countries avoid wars and work on global issues.

Question 2

Who is the foremost diplomat after the president?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State manages foreign affairs

Question 3

The most recent Paris Agreement was written in 2015.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What is Diplomacy? Is it the same as Foreign Policy?

Accepted Answer

It is how countries talk to solve problems. It’s part of foreign policy.

Question 5

Which countries are included in the UN Security Council?

Accepted Answer

It includes the top 10 richest countries., U.S., the UK, Russia, China, and France.

Question 6

Military: Sending troops to protect allies. Economic: Trade deals. Diplomacy: Talking to countries to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which branch has the power to declare war?

Accepted Answer

The Legislative branch (Congress) has the power to declare war.

Question 8

What are the latest realms of foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

New areas include cybersecurity, climate change, and global health

Question 9

What is the EU?

Accepted Answer

The EU (European Union) is a group of European countries that work together

Question 10

What is the balance of power?

Accepted Answer

when countries keep each other in check so no one gets too strong.

Question 11

The War Powers Resolution limits the president’s ability to send troops without Congress’s approval.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

An international organization is for trade agreements; a regional organization is for military alliances.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

What is the difference in focus of the Secretary of State vs. Secretary of Defense?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State handles diplomacy. Defense manages the military.

Question 14

What is the balance of trade?

Accepted Answer

the difference between how much a country imports and exports

Questions 14