Why was the United Nations created?

To promote international peace and security

What is the European Union (EU)?

A political and economic alliance of European nations

What does "balance of trade" refer to?

The difference between a country’s exports and imports

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

No, diplomacy is just one part of foreign policy

What is the difference between an international and a regional organization?

International operate globally, regional focus on specific areas

Which of the following is an example of military foreign policy?

Deploying troops to deter aggression

What is the balance of power in international relations?

A system where alliances shift to prevent one country from dominating

How do the roles of the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense differ?

The state handles foreign relations, Defense oversees the military

What did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 establish?

Congress must be notified within 48 hours if troops are deployed

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1
When was the most recent Paris Agreement written?
2010
2020
2005
2015
2
Who is the highest-ranking diplomat after the President?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
Secretary of State
3
Why was the United Nations created?
To form military alliances
To promote international peace and security
To replace the League of Nations
To control global trade
4
Which countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council?
China, India, UK, Russia, Germany
Germany, Japan, Brazil, India, Canada
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Russia
China, France, Russia, UK, USA
5
Which of the following is a modern realm of foreign policy?
Colonial expansion
Cybersecurity
Horse-drawn transportation
Gold standard economics
6
What is the European Union (EU)?
A political and economic alliance of European nations
A trade agreement between the UK and France
A branch of the United Nations
A military alliance of European countries
7
What does "balance of trade" refer to?
A financial system that distributes wealth equally
The ratio of military spending to trade agreements
The balance of military power between nations
The difference between a country’s exports and imports
8
What is Diplomacy? Is it the same as Foreign Policy?
Diplomacy refers only to military actions
Foreign policy is only about trade
Yes, they are the same
No, diplomacy is just one part of foreign policy
9
What is the difference between an international and a regional organization?
There is no difference
Regional organizations only deal with military alliances
Regional operate worldwide, while international focus on one region
International operate globally, regional focus on specific areas
10
Which of the following is an example of military foreign policy?
Signing a free trade agreement
Imposing economic sanctions
Deploying troops to deter aggression
Participating in international summits
11
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Supreme Court
Executive Branch
Congress
State Governments
12
What is the balance of power in international relations?
A system where alliances shift to prevent one country from dominating
A military agreement between two nations
The economic strength of one country over another
A treaty to distribute resources equally
13
How do the roles of the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense differ?
The state handles foreign relations, Defense oversees the military
The Secretary of Defense manages the economy
Defense focuses on diplomacy, State manages the military
They have the same responsibilities
14
What did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 establish?
The President can send troops for an unlimited time
Congress must be notified within 48 hours if troops are deployed
Military action cannot exceed 30 days without approval
The President can declare war without congressional approval

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