USA

• In what three main ways can the USA influence the rest of the world?

  Political, military, and economic
• The USA has politically influenced the discussion on what?

  Climate change
• What is the Paris Climate Agreement?

  A legally binding international treaty to reduce global warming
• Which US president was instrumental in getting countries to sign up to the Paris Climate Agreement?

  President Obama
• Which US president pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement?

  President Trump
• What impact did the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement have?

  Lasting damage to climate change progress
• The USA is a permanent member of what organization?

  The United Nations Security Council
• What power does the US have as a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

  Veto any Security Council proposal
• What is the UN Security Council responsible for?

  Peace making, peacekeeping, and international sanctions
• In February 2024, what UN Security Council resolution did the USA veto?

  A ceasefire in Gaza
• How does the US influence other countries through political organizations?

  Providing funding and support
• What political organization receives funding and support from the US?

  The World Health Organization
• What is the impact of US support to the WHO?

  Stopped the spread of disease
• Where has the USA financed emergency support for local health systems and refugees?

  Ukraine
• What does it mean when US aid donations are tied?

  The USA can influence how countries spend money
• How does tied aid benefit the USA?

  Increases trade with the USA
• What country receives roughly around $1 billion a year in aid from the US?

  Iraq
• What is the size of the USA economy in the world?

  Largest
• How does the USA's large economy influence other countries?

  Countries can make money trading goods
• What is the value of goods that Scotland exports to the USA per year?

  Up to £6bn
• How does the US influence other countries through recognisable companies?

  Leads to employment and income
• What company has a warehouse in Dunfermline, Fife, employing a large workforce?

  Amazon
• How does US military spending influence other countries?

  Puts pressure to spend more on theirs
• What does the large US military spending imply for other countries?

  Need to spend more to match the US
• Who does the USA spend more on its military than combined?

  Russia, China, Germany, India, and the UK
• How does the USA military's strength influence other countries?

  Want to avoid any conflict
• What country did not declare war on the USA despite the USA killing one of its top leaders in 2020?

  Iran
• How does the USA military force countries to accept American power?

  Operates in many countries regardless of desires
• Which nations were forced to withdraw troops from Afghanistan when the US announced their withdrawal in 2021?

  The UK
• What are the three branches of the US government?

  Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
• Who makes up the Executive Branch?

  President, Vice-President, and Cabinet members
• What is one power of the Executive branch?

  Sign executive orders with immediate effect
• What makes up the Legislative Branch?

  The House of Senate and the House of Representatives
• What is the key role of the Legislative Branch?

  Creation and passing of legislation
• What makes up the Judicial Branch?

  The Supreme Court
• What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

  Ensure laws align with the constitution
• What did the Supreme Court overturn in October 2022?

  Roe v Wade
• What is the right to free speech?

  US citizens can say what they think
• What does the right to free speech allow US citizens to do?

  Criticise the work of the Governments
• What did US citizens openly criticize regarding the Coronavirus pandemic?

  The US was too slow to react