Which of the following influenced the increased focused on national security?
war on terror.
war in Afghanistan.
September 11 attacks.
war in Iraq.
answer
C
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The biggest reason the United States was criticized for sending military aid to Central America in the 1980s was
Central American countries were not allies of the United States.
people felt diplomacy would have worked better than force.
citizens were not grateful for the assistance.
Central American countries were not democratic.
answer
D
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Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?
foreign, domestic, and social
economic, foreign, and education
social, economic, and foreign
foreign, transportation, and social
answer
C
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A prohibition of trade imposed on one country by another is known as an ______________.
answer
embargo
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When a country establishes foreign policies, whose best interests are considered most important?
those of the country itself
those of all countries involved
those of the other country
those of all United Nations countries
answer
A
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A ________________ enforces government regulations in a specific area of the economy.
answer
regulatory agency
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The two main causes of air pollution in Florida are
forest fires and dust storms.
vehicle emissions and forest fires.
dust storms and unclean energy.
unclean energy and vehicle emissions.
answer
D
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Which of the following illustrates Congress's role in national security?
We need to send field operatives to country A to assess the situation.
Mr. President, our dollar is not strong enough to finance that mission.
We should negotiate a treaty with country Z to fix this situation.
Mr. President, we are sending 10,000 troops to country B next week.
answer
B
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Which groups influence the creation of public policy? Check all that apply.
military branches
individual citizens
interest groups
legislators
political parties
foreign diplomats
media organizations
answer
individual citizens
interest groups
political parties
media organizations
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The Sierra Club later expanded its mission to
promote the use of alternative energy.
encourage people to enjoy nature.
improve air quality across Florida.
set aside land for conservation.
answer
A
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The primary way officials identify problems that public policy can address is by
taking testimony from educators.
keeping track of media reports.
listening to public interest groups.
traveling across the country.
answer
C
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Which would most likely hold a fundraising campaign to elect a pro-gun senator?
a chamber of commerce
a group of individuals
a special interest group
a political party
answer
C
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Which of the following is a domestic influence on foreign policy?
The US dollar rapidly declines in value.
A famine in Ireland prompts US response.
A foreigner on vacation in the United States threatens violence.
The United States loses a key alliance with another nation.
answer
A
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__________________ influence(s) public policy by drawing attention to and providing information about failed or needed policies.
answer
the media
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Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nation's safety?
congressmen and senators
presidents and vice presidents
diplomats and ambassadors
military chiefs and defense leaders
answer
C
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Which of the following countries eventually became democracies after US military intervention? Check all that apply.
Brazil
Cuba
Russia
Iraq
El Salvador
France
answer
Brazil
Iraq
El Salvador
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Look at this chart.
By the end of 2012, about _____ million families were receiving SNAP benefits.
answer
46
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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by
urging people to take action.
condemning specific policy initiatives.
promoting specific policy initiatives.
providing information about a policy.
answer
D
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Who might write a letter to their representatives about a policy issue?
individual citizens and the media
individual citizens and political parties
interest groups and the media
interest groups and individual citizens
answer
D
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What happens if regulatory policies for a business are violated?
New business rules are created.
Safety classes are mandated.
Additional inspections are required.
Fines and sanctions are applied.
answer
D
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Which best describes the difference between economic and social policies?
Economic policies control the supply of money, while social policies manage spending.
Economic policies address educational issues, while social policies regulate businesses.
Economic policies fund public schools, while social policies provide Social Security.
Economic policies manage taxes, while social policies provide public assistance.
answer
D
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Which of these laws was created in order to directly protect consumers?
pollution laws
product safety laws
wage laws
equal opportunity laws
answer
B
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What allows nongovernmental organizations to play a major role in environmental issues?
the efforts of elected leaders to protect the environment
the ability to raise awareness to protect the environment
the efforts of agency officials to protect the environment
the ability to create new laws to protect the environment
answer
B
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Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?
special interest groups
college professors
government leaders
special task forces
answer
C
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An economy that balances government intervention with free enterprise is known as a
commission.
monopoly.
mixed market.
regulatory agency.
answer
C
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