1. has followed a free trade policy for most of the 20th century
2. relies on military alliances for defense against aggression
3. has been willing to cooperate with other nations to reduce world tensions
4. believes that cultural exchange programs are a way to promote international understanding

Correct Answer Number: 3

Explanation: All of the examples listed are focused on the reduction or limitation of weapons. While the results have been mixed as far as success, the overall reduction in tensions between nations may have helped to avoid wider spread disagreements or an escalating arms race.

1. The increased cost of imported oil hurt economic growth.
2. The Federal budget was balanced.
3. Inflation declined sharply throughout these years .
4. The number of jobs in farming increased while service jobs decreased.

Correct Answer Number: 1

Explanation: The OPEC oil embargoes of the 1970’s negatively effected economic growth and contributed to higher prices, causing inflation.

1. decrease United States control of the Panama Canal
2. encourage the use of solar and other nonpolluting energy sources
3. end inflationary oil prices
4. establish peace in the Middle East

Correct Answer Number: 4

Explanation: The Camp David accords (named for the presidential retreat at which they were held) were centered on relieving tensions in the Middle East between the Palestinians and Israeli. Egypt negotiated on behalf of the Palestinians and the resulting deal between Menacham Began of Israel and Anwar Sedat or Egypt paved the way for a reduction of tensions and an easing of the oil crises. While the long-term effect of the Camp David accords was not achieved, it did provide hope that an agreement was possible in the violence torn Middle East.

1. civil wars within nations can create international hostilities
2. escalating military buildups are one of the causes of war
3. cultural exchange programs can reduce world tensions
4. rivalry between nations over the control of natural resources is the major cause of conflict

Correct Answer Number: 2

Explanation: All of the examples listed are focused on the reduction or limitation of weapons. While the results have been mixed as far as success, the overall reduction in tensions between nations may have helped to avoid wider spread disagreements or an escalating arms race.

1. head of his political party
2. Commander in Chief
3. chief diplomat
4. chief legislator

Correct Answer Number: 3

Explanation: One of the major roles of the president is to serve as the United States liaison to foreign nations in his capacity as chief diplomat. In this capacity the president meets foreign heads of state and negotiates with them on international issues and concerns. This role is cemented in the Constitution via the presidential ability to negotiate treaties.

1. high tariffs
2. oil embargoes
3. tax increases
4. high unemployment

Correct Answer Number: 2

Explanation:

President Carter put these ideas into practice by

1. halting construction of nuclear power plants
2. increasing imports of foreign oil
3. urging the development of alternative fuel sources
4. imposing a price freeze on all petroleum products

Correct Answer Number: 3

Explanation:

1. Kellogg-Briand Pact
2. Yalta Conference declaration
3. SALT I Treaty
4. Camp David Accords

Correct Answer Number: 4

Explanation: