government quiz Flashcards
It is customary for the President to meet with a foreign _________ because one job responsibility is Chief Diplomat :
Dignitary
Presidents get to have a say in how their _______ is to be carried out :
Foreign affairs
A president has the __________, the
right to send and receive diplomatic representatives :
Right of legation
The United States has established an _________ in each country it has a working relationship with :
Embassy
The President appoints _________to be the official representative of the United States in countries around the world :
Ambassador
What are the reasons why the United States maintains military bases around the world? :
Collective security maintains global peace.
A strong military presence discourages being taunted or attacked.
World War Il forced the world to shift to an international stance where everyone works together.
The armed forces are under the control of :
The Department of Defense
The United States has maintained a policy of preemptive war since September 11th, 2001 to protect the country from anyone posing a threat.
Preemptive war means :
The ability to strike first on another country
What agreement initiated the provision for financial aid from the United States to the allies after World War II? :
Marshall Plan
The fear of financial destruction across Europe brought fears of the rise of _______ to the vulnerable countries throughout Europe :
Communism
Founded to keep peace and develop friendly relationships around the world :
United Nations
Formed to protect member countries around the Atlantic Ocean in North America and Europe :
NATO
Partnership between countries in Europe to avoid conflict and lead to interdependence :
European Union
Branch of the United Nations focused on improving health care around the world :
World Health Organization
Created to provide money to the poor and middle income countries to build improvements :
World Bank
