Civics Benchmark 3

Which of the following describes how U.S. Foreign Policy has evolved?

• The U.S. is an isolationist country only worried about domestic issues

• The U.S. used to focus on ONLY foreign policy & now is focused on domestic

• The U.S. used to focus on domestic but now is involved in foreign policy

• The U.S. has always been involved in world affairs & issues

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding political parties?

• A political party tries to win elections & control the government

• Political parties unite people by appealing to a broad area of issues

• Political parties support candidates & inform ppl w/ the party platform

• Political parties establish requirements for candidates to run for office

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the electoral college?

• It ensures that the candidate that wins has widespread support

• It ensures each citizen's vote carries the same weight in the election

• It goes against federalism by allowing the states to cast the vote

• It is democratic by ensuring the candidate w/ the popular vote wins

Which of the following is TRUE regarding voter turnout for the Presidential Election?

• Voter turnout for the election is higher in battleground states

• Voter turnout for the election is higher in safe states

• Voter turnout for the election is always low regardless of the state

• Voter turnout is lower in battleground states & higher in safe states

Which of the following statements best describes how George Washington felt about foreign policy?

• Washington warned that the U.S. must get involved or suffer economically

• Washington warned to avoid alliances & maintain positive relationships

• Washington warned to only do business w/ countries that helped our economy

• Washington advised surrounding ourselves w/ strong countries to protect us

Which of the following is CONGRESS allowed to do with FOREIGN POLICY?

• Congress can declare war & control trade

• Congress can veto legislation & control the military

• Congress can declare war & coin money

• Congress can control trade & coin money

Which of the following is NOT a goal of foreign policy?

• human rights

• international trade 

• national security 

• spreading communism 

Which of the following is NOT a domestic policy issue?

• health care, taxes & coining money

• The environment, tax exemptions & healthcare

• social welfare programs, the environment & social security

• Alliances, declaring war & controlling trade

Which is the CORRECT order to run for President?

• General Election, Primary Election & Electoral College Vote

• Primary Election, General Election & Party Nomination

• Party Nomination, General Election & Electoral College Vote

• Party Nomination, Primary Election & Electoral College Vote

Which of the following is a reason most people do not run for President?

• Most Americans cannot afford the high campaign cost

• Most Americans do not meet the eligibility requirements

• Most Americans are not interested in other offices

• Most Americans cannot keep up with the # of elections