Civics Unit 14 Review

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Which is a Foreign Policy Decision: Raising Taxes, Changing farming laws, Fighting an invasion, Deciding that a law is unconstitutional?

Back

Fighting an invasion

Answer explanation

Fighting an invasion is a foreign policy decision as it involves a country's response to external threats. The other options pertain to domestic policy matters.

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Which is a domestic policy decision? Options: Sending ambassadors to mediate between two countries, Fighting pirates in international waters, Creating a new law targeting carbon emissions from cars, Making a treaty with a new country

Back

Creating a new law targeting carbon emissions from cars

Answer explanation

Creating a new law targeting carbon emissions from cars is a domestic policy decision, as it directly affects national regulations and environmental standards within the country.

Front

Which is a domestic issue? Options: Another country threatens US territory, Healthcare for citizens, Taxing imports/ exports, Deciding to accept or deny ambassadors from other countries

Back

Healthcare for citizens

Answer explanation

Healthcare for citizens is a domestic issue as it directly affects the well-being of the population within the country, unlike the other options which pertain to international relations or trade.

Front

Which is a foreign issue?

Back

A country attacks a boat that is part of the US navy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'A country attacks a boat that is part of the US navy' because it involves an international conflict, making it a foreign issue, unlike the other options which are domestic matters.

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Pick the Intergovernmental organization: NATO, NAFTA, Red Cross, World Bank

Back

NATO

Answer explanation

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an intergovernmental military alliance, while NAFTA is a trade agreement, the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, and the World Bank is a financial institution.

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Which is an NGO? Options: Red Cross/ Red Crescent, NATO, NAFTA, The UN

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Red Cross/ Red Crescent

Answer explanation

The Red Cross/Red Crescent is a humanitarian NGO focused on emergency assistance and disaster relief. In contrast, NATO is a military alliance, NAFTA is a trade agreement, and the UN is an intergovernmental organization.

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Which intergovernmental organization tries to maintain international peace and provide humanitarian aid?

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The UN

Answer explanation

The UN (United Nations) is the primary intergovernmental organization focused on maintaining international peace and providing humanitarian aid, unlike NATO, the EU, or the Red Cross/Red Crescent, which have different specific roles.

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Which is a military organization meant to provide defense to its members? Options: The UN, NAFTA, NATO, The EU

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NATO

Answer explanation

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance established for mutual defense among its member countries, making it the correct choice for a military organization focused on defense.

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Which is an organization meant to provide medical aid to people in war-torn nations and regions hit by natural disasters?

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Red Cross/ Red Crescent

Answer explanation

The Red Cross/Red Crescent is specifically dedicated to providing medical aid in war-torn areas and regions affected by natural disasters, unlike the UN, NATO, or the EU, which have broader mandates.

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Which is an organization meant to provide an economic boost to the European nations that joins it?

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The EU

Answer explanation

The EU (European Union) is specifically designed to promote economic cooperation and integration among its member states, providing an economic boost through policies and shared resources.