Q. What term is often used to describe the diverse cultural makeup of the U.S.?
a) Cultural mosaic
b) Melting pot
c) Homogeneous society
d) Isolated community
Q. What type of global influence does the U.S. have due to its cultural impact?
a) Soft power
b) Hard power
c) Political authoritarianism
d) Limited influence
Q. In what areas does the U.S. rank among the highest in the world?
a) Economic competitiveness, productivity, innovation, human rights, and higher education
b) Agriculture, mining, and fishing
c) Tourism and fashion
d) Space exploration and archaeology
Q. What percentage of nominal global economic output did the U.S. account for in 2024?
a) Over a quarter
b) One-third
c) Half
d) Less than 10%
Q. Since when has the U.S. had the world’s largest economy by nominal GDP?
a) Since about 1890
b) Since 1945
c) Since 1776
d) Since 2000
Q. Among OECD countries, where does the U.S. rank in disposable household income per capita?
a) Second
b) Highest
c) Fifth
d) Tenth
Q. Compared to most other developed countries, how does U.S. wealth inequality rank?
a) Lower
b) Higher
c) Average
d) The lowest in the world
Q. What role does the U.S. play in global affairs?
a) Leading role in political, cultural, economic, and military affairs
b) A neutral observer
c) Minor influence in international matters
d) Primarily focused on regional issues
Q. The U.S. is a member of multiple international organizations. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a) Warsaw Pact
b) United Nations
c) NATO
d) World Trade Organization
Q. By total area, where does the United States rank among the world’s largest countries?
a) Third
b) First
c) Second
d) Fourth