Civic Literacy Exam Civic Literacy Foreign Policy & International Relations

Question 1

Which branch of the U.S. government has the primary authority to conduct foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

Answer

State governments

Question 2

What is the role of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

It must ratify treaties by a two-thirds vote

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It appoints ambassadors

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It commands the military abroad

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It sets tariff rates unilaterally

Question 3

What does NATO stand for?

Accepted Answer

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Answer

National Alliance of Treaty Organizations

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North American Trade Office

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National Armed Treaty Order

Question 4

Which U.S. government agency is primarily responsible for conducting diplomatic relations with other countries?

Accepted Answer

Department of State

Answer

Department of Defense

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Department of Commerce

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Central Intelligence Agency

Question 5

What is a 'trade embargo' in the context of U.S. foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

A ban on trade with a specific country

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A diplomatic agreement between two nations

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A military alliance treaty

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A foreign aid package

Question 6

Which international organization was founded after World War II to promote global peace and cooperation?

Accepted Answer

United Nations

Answer

League of Nations

Answer

World Trade Organization

Answer

International Monetary Fund