News Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1News reports say sanctions target a country's major banks. What is the usual purpose of this type of measure?
  • To restrict access to financing and international transactions
  • To transfer ownership of the banks to the United Nations
  • To guarantee depositors a higher interest rate
  • To replace the country's currency immediately
• 5Which United Nations body has primary responsibility for international peace and security and can adopt binding resolutions?
  • The General Assembly
  • The International Court of Justice
  • The Security Council
  • The Secretariat
• 6After a parliamentary election, no party controls a majority of seats. What is a likely next step?
  • The largest party automatically receives every cabinet position
  • The courts select the new prime minister
  • The previous election result is automatically cancelled
  • Parties negotiate a coalition or another governing arrangement