Unit Test (100%)

Which of the following influenced the increased focused on national security? war on terror. war in Afghanistan. September 11 attacks. war in Iraq.

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.

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

A prohibition of trade imposed on one country by another is known as an ______________.

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

A ________________ enforces government regulations in a specific area of the economy.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

__________________ influence(s) public policy by drawing attention to and providing information about failed or needed policies.

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

Which of the following countries eventually became democracies after US military intervention? Check all that apply. Brazil Cuba Russia Iraq El Salvador France

Look at this chart. By the end of 2012, about _____ million families were receiving SNAP benefits.

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.

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

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.

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.

Which of these laws was created in order to directly protect consumers? pollution laws product safety laws wage laws equal opportunity laws

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

Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy? special interest groups college professors government leaders special task forces

An economy that balances government intervention with free enterprise is known as a commission. monopoly. mixed market. regulatory agency.