Latin America

1.

2 points

Plan Merida is:

A combined effort between the U.S. and Mexico to combat drugs and violence.

U.S. initiative to combat drug trading in Venezuela

An effort to stop the trafficking of immigrants across the border

A plan to prevent violence during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

2.

2 points

Remittances are:

When illegal Latin immigrants do not pay taxes in the U.S.

When a person admits to committing multiple crimes in a Latin country

Money one country owes another in debts

Money sent home by Migrants in another country

3.

2 points

What is SEAL Team 6?

The most elite Navy team and the one that took out Osama Bin Laden

A promising foreign swim team to enter the next Olympics

The U.S. team that was first to respond to the Tsunami in Japan

A team that specializes in large scale military operations

4.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Republicans want to cut spending by $2 trillion

True

False

5.

2 points

Cultural diffusion is:

When influence causes cultural traits, ideas, or behaviors to spread from one society to another

When a government bans all things involving a certain culture from being produced

When one country invades another and imposes its own values upon the inhabitants

When two countries merge into a larger super country containing traits from both

6.

2 points

A "leftist" leader is:

A leader who is more liberal and is supportive of social change, Keynesian economics, negotiation before war, constitutional democracy etc.

A leader who is more liberal and is supportive of invading foreign countries, Keynesian economics, leaning towards authoritarian rule, Capitalism etc.

A conservative leader that believes in keeping things the same, capitalism, invading foreign countries, leaning towards authoritarian rule etc.

A leader who is more conservative and is supportive of social change, invading foreign countries, constitutional democracy, negotiations before war etc.

7.

2 points

A Cartel is:

A business involved in the stock market that has extreme influence over a nations economy

A combination of independent business organizations formed to regulate production, pricing, and marketing of goods by the members

A government branch divided into subgroups that each delegates a certain responsibility

A police force in Mexico that specializes in preventing gun trafficking

8.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Republicans want to repeal and reform the healthcare ("ObamaCare") bill

True

False

9.

2 points

the Secure Fence Act is:

A law signed by President Bush stating a 700 mile long fence would be built to help secure America’s borders

An act implemented in Latin America to prevent illegal border crossings

A law created by Felipe Calderon stating a fence will be built along all of Mexico's its borders

A law signed by President Obama stating a 700 mile long fence would be built to help secure America’s borders

11.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Democrats want to significantly cut defense spending

True

False

12.

2 points

Infrastructure is:

The raw good traded between Latin America and the U.S.

The modern necessities a person needs to live in society (cars, phones, internet etc.)

The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society (bridges, roads, buildings etc.)

The equipment needed for military operations in foreign countries

13.

2 points

Who is the President of Brazil?

Hugo Chavez

Gabriel Iglesias

Dilma Rousseff

Felipe Calderon

14.

2 points

A Border Fence is:

A fence that is made of multiple parts that separates Latin American countries from each other

A port in which immigrants travel from one country to another through

A continuous wall or fence structure separating two countries at their border

A wall between two countries intending to allow easy passage from one side to the other

15.

2 points

Who is the President of Bolivia?

Hugo Chavez

Evo Morales

Lula de Silva

Jorje Bush

16.

2 points

Who is the President of Mexico?

Salvador Dali

Felipe Calderon

Hugo Chaves

Lula de Silva

17.

2 points

Indigenous people are:

People who migrated from one country to another

People native to a certain region or country

People who are in hiding from the Mexican government

People who enter a country illegally

18.

2 points

What is Fukushima?

The location of the massive nuclear accidents in Japan

The chosen location for the 2012 Olympics

The name of the new president of Brazil

The city in which Osama Bin Laden was killed

19.

2 points

The Bolsa family is:

A wealthy and powerful autocratic family that used to rule over Brazil and now still had great influence in government

A social welfare program of the Brazilian government providing aid to poor families

A notorious crime family originally located in Brazil that has been a leader in gun trafficking, drugs, and murders across the nation

A family that has become a symbol of Brazil's violence after being slaughtered by a drug cartel

20.

2 points

Who was a previous president of Haiti?

"Baby Doc" Duvalier

Emilio Estevez

Selinda Sanchez

Jaque Monfret

21.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Republicans want to cut $400 billion from the army and Democrats do not

True

False

22.

2 points

Arizona Law 5344 is:

A law preventing any immigrant with criminal history to enter Arizona

A law stating that all companies must require proof of U.S. birth when hiring employees

A discriminatory law allowing police officers to request a person's proof of residence without cause

A law allowing Mexican illegal immigrants to attend school in Arizona on temporary visa

23.

2 points

A "Coyote" is:

A person who engages in smuggling people across the border

A person who bribes government officials to overlook crimes

A person who smuggles drugs and guns across the border

A mammal related to the dog species and native to Latin America

24.

2 points

The DREAM Act is:

An act allowing Mexican students to attend school in the U.S. on temporary visa

A bill providing temporary residency to illegal immigrant mothers of children born in the U.S.

An act stating all illegal student immigrants must return to their native country after finishing their education

A bill that provides conditional permanent residency to certain upstanding illegal immigrant students in the U.S.

26.

2 points

The Assault Weapons Ban is:

A ban on selling military weapons to civilians

A law that prohibited manufacturing and selling of semi-automatic weapons for U.S. civilians

A ban on trading military weapons with Latin America

A ban on all hand guns and automatic weapons in the U.S. and Mexico

27.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Republicans want to cut the deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years

True

False

28.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Democrats want taxes raised by 1 trillion dollars

True

False

29.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Republicans do not want the debt ceiling raised and Democrats do

True

False

30.

2 points

Who is the president of Venezuela

Felipe Calderon

Juan Murdoch

Hugo Chavez

Julio Esteban

31.

2 points

Who was the previous president of Brazil?

Jorje Lopez

Lula de Silva

Abbotabad Sanchez

Dilma Rousseff

32.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: ("ObamaCare") Democrat supported healthcare reform will save $480 billion in healthcare spending

True

False

33.

2 points

Abbotabad is:

The code name for Osama Bin Laden when captured or killed

The first Pakistan City to revolt in over a decade

The City where Osama Bin Laden was killed in

The number one vacation spot in Latin America

34.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Democrats want to cut back on military spending and Republicans do not

True

False

35.

2 points

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) is:

A treaty between Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

A treaty between Spain, England, Mexico, and the U.S.

A treaty between Venezuela, Brazil and Mexico

A treaty between Mexico, Colombia and the U.S.

36.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Democrats want to cut public spending (planned parenthood)

True

False

37.

2 points

Favelas are:

Extremely low class, slums or shanty towns in Brazil

Government safe houses for witnesses testifying against the Brazilian drug cartels

Special houses where dealers sell drugs and trade guns

New upscale housing developments in Brazil

38.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Democrats want no subsidies allowed for oil companies

True

False

39.

2 points

In response to the budget crisis: Republicans support Keynesian economics and Democrats do not

True

False

40.

2 points

Plan Colombia is:

U.S. initiative to combat drug trading in Colombia

U.S. plan to eradicate gun violence in Colombia

Latin American plan to prevent drug trading, gun violence, and crime in Colombia

Colombian initiative to stop migrants from entering the U.S. illegally

41.

2 points

What is the Federal Deficit?

A law allowing the debt ceiling to rise when needed

The amount of money the U.S. owes China in Federal debt

When the U.S. goes into a recession because of bailouts

The amount by which a government's spendings exceeds what it received in taxes