Practice for Mini-Assessment #6

Which economy system allows for greater economic freedom?

• capitalism

• socialism

• fascism

• communism

The table below lists several international organizations. What do these international organizations have in common?

• International organizations focused on common defense.

• International organizations formed to help developing nations.

• International organizations in which the United States plays a role.

• International organizations that grew out of the Cold War.

What is an important advantage of the United States' constitutional republic over a totalitarian nation?

• Because the United States follows the rule of law, citizens' rights are protected.

• The U.S. Government is able to limit the right of its citizens to criticize its policies.

• The leaders of the United States can respond more quickly to an emergency.

• U.S. citizens are able to rely on government instructions to know how to act.

The chart below describes the characteristics of three forms of government. Which sentence completes the chart?

• Religious leaders use their authority to run the government.

• Citizens make decisions by voting on important issues directly.

• Elected representatives make key decisions for the community.

• A single all-powerful ruler makes decisions for the community.

Which of the following is not an example of an action that would support U.S. foreign policy interests?

• imposing sanctions on countries that are acting as aggressors.

• supporting the humanitarian efforts of international organizations.

• negotiating trade agreements with other countries.

• increasing regulations on food products grown in the United States.

The statement below describes a form of government.

In ________, a group of powerful individuals makes decisions for the rest of society. Which phrase completes the statement?

• A theocracy

• A monarchy

• A democracy

• An oligarchy

Which phrase defines the meaning of "U.S. foreign policy"?

• any action by Congress affecting the size of U.S. armed forces

• any government policy concerning affairs within the United States

• any action by private individuals helping people in foreign countries

• any U.S. government action relating to other countries around the world

How is the distribution of goods and services determined in a free market system?

• by the free interaction of producers and consumers, based on supply and demand

• by government officials who determine what should be produced and how it is distributed

• by the government for basic industries and utilities, and by supply and demand for other goods and services

• by private trading arrangements between groups of producers and consumers, supervised by government officials.

What is the purpose of imposing sanctions on a foreign country?

• To place pressure on its leaders to change their policies.

• To demonstrate the economic power of the United States.

• To obtain economic benefits from the foreign country.

• To force foreign leaders to accept an unpopular trade agreement.

In October 1962, American spy planes discovered that the Soviet Union was about to install nuclear missiles in Cuba, 90 miles from Florida. How did President John F. Kennedy respond to this crisis?

• He ordered the invasion of Cuba by an army of Cuban exiles.

• He threatened the Soviet Union with an immediate nuclear attack.

• He agreed to let the missiles remain in Cuba in order to avoid a nuclear war.

• He established a naval blockade around Cuba until the missiles were removed.