FSOT Trivia 5

Question 1

Which international agreement established the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995?

Accepted Answer

The Uruguay Round agreements (GATT 1994)

Answer

The WTO was created by the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations, replacing GATT with a permanent institution in January 1995.

Question 2

The U.S. State Department designates countries into geographic 'bureaus.' Which region is covered by the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs?

Accepted Answer

Middle East and North Africa

Answer

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) covers the Middle East and North Africa, including countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.

Question 3

Which philosopher's 'categorical imperative' is most relevant to understanding deontological ethics in foreign policy decisions?

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Kant

Answer

Kant's categorical imperative holds that one should act only according to principles one could will to be universal laws.

Question 4

The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) recognizes five states as legitimate nuclear weapons states. Which is NOT among them?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

India is not recognized as a nuclear weapons state under the NPT; the five recognized states are the US, Russia, UK, France, and China.

Question 5

In U.S. government, which official is fourth in the presidential line of succession?

Accepted Answer

Secretary of State

Answer

The line of succession is: Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, then Secretary of State.

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