Civics #2 Flashcards
During what global conflict did the U.S. Declare war on Japan after Pearl Harbor attack?
World War II
What international organization promotes cooperation among the nations for freedom, justice, and peace in the world?
United Nations
What is a strategy countries use to come to an agreement and maintain good relationships with each other?
Diplomacy
What is the reliance of people and countries around the world for goods and services?
Global Interdependence
This may come in the form of food, military, economic help, or advice to help another country.
Foreign aid
What is a conflict between two or more countries?
International conflict
What do you call the group of 28 countries formed in 1949 to protect each other in case of attack?
NATO
The constitution gives who the power to negotiate treaties with other countries?
President
The constitutions gives which legislative body the power to ratify treaties with other countries?
Senate
What is an international agreement involving the United States, Canada, and Mexico?
NAFTA
This growing threat uses violence for intimidation purposes and has played a major part in recent conflicts involving the United States.
Terrorism
What is work that focuses on improving the health and happiness of other people?
Humanitarian efforts
What was the name given to the relationship and tensions between the USA and the Soviet Union from 1945-1991?
Cold War
This is a course of action chosen in order to guide people in making decisions about other countries.
Foreign policy
What is the economic and political union of 28 countries to solve issues that cross country borders?
EU
