Understanding U.S. Foreign Policy and Climate Agreements

What constitutional role does the U.S. Senate play in foreign policy?

• It negotiates international agreements.

• It has the sole power to approve foreign treaties.

• It funds international climate initiatives.

• It leads the country's foreign policy.

What was a major reason for the U.S. Senate's opposition to the Kyoto Protocol?

• It required all countries to reduce emissions equally.

• It was too costly for the U.S. to implement.

• It did not require developing countries to reduce emissions.

• It was not supported by the scientific community.

How did U.S. industries react to the Kyoto Protocol?

• They supported it to promote environmental sustainability.

• They ignored it as it did not affect their operations.

• They opposed it by funding campaigns against emission limits.

• They lobbied for stricter emission standards.

What is a key advantage of executive agreements for U.S. presidents?

• They require Senate approval.

• They are only applicable to climate agreements.

• They are permanent and cannot be changed.

• They allow presidents to bypass domestic constraints.

Which president rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement after a previous withdrawal?

• President Bill Clinton

• President Donald Trump

• President George W. Bush

• President Joe Biden