As part of the global economy, the United States plays the role of:A.the largest of the developing countries.B.the most economically powerful country.C.the country with the lowest standard of living.D.the country most focused on agriculture.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why are the health and stability of the U.S. economy a major concern for countries around the world?A.The United States has the world's largest economy by a large margin.B.The United States only promotes international free trade when its economy is strong.C.The United States has the ability to shut down the World Bank if its economy weakens.D.The United States provides most countries with a majority of their imports.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In the modern international economy, the United States is recognized as the country with:A.the highest rate of unemployment.B.the largest gross domestic product.C.the lowest level of economic development.D.the strongest commitment to the gold standard.

Compared to other developed countries, the United States most likely:A.provides its citizens with better housing and health care.B.keeps a higher percentage of its gold in reserve.C.has a higher overall standard of living.D.produces a higher gross domestic product.

Which statement illustrates how national interest shapes U.S. economic foreign policy?A.The United States fights terrorism to protect Americans from harm.B.The United States helps poor nations develop economically to create new markets for U.S. goods.C.The United States promotes free trade to cause other nations to become less self-sufficient.D.The United States uses military force to ensure that American workers have no meaningful competition.

Which statement best explains why the United States grew into a world economic power in the 20th century?A.The United States increased its participation in international trade.B.The United States put effective trade barriers in place to limit trade with other nations.C.The United States stayed out of major world wars and instead made economic investments.D.The United States prevented other countries from abandoning the gold standard.