Cabinet
What is the cabinet?
The cabinet is an informal advisory committee comprised of the heads of the 15 cabinet departments, the Vice President, and others chosen by the President.
Define foreign policy
A state's international goals and its strategies to achieve those goals.
What is military aid?
Assistance provided to other countries, including troops, training, and equipment
What is economic aid?
The process of giving or loaning money to other countries
What is humanitarian aid?
Assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, often in crises
Name the head of the Department of State
The Secretary of State
What is diplomacy?
The act of dealing with other nations through negotiation and discussion.
Name one program for military funding in the U.S.
Foreign Military Financing, Peacekeeping Operations, or International Military Education and Training Program.
What is the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To provide financial aid to rebuild Western Europe after WWII
What types of assistance are included in humanitarian aid?
Clean water, food, shelter, and medical care
What factors influence the President's cabinet choices?
Party affiliation, loyal supporters, and professional qualifications.
Name one type of treaty
Peace treaties, alliance treaties, or commercial treaties
What does the Marshall Plan aim to do?
Assist in the rebuilding of Western Europe after WWII
Describe the International Military Education and Training Program
A program that offers military training to foreign military officers
When is humanitarian aid typically provided?
During natural or man-made disasters, such as famine or war
What are the two main duties of cabinet members?
To function as the administrative head of an executive department and to serve as primary advisors to the President.
What is military intervention?
The deliberate action of a nation to introduce military forces into an existing controversy
What are the three main types of treaties?
Peace treaties, alliance treaties, and commercial treaties
Name a country that receives military aid from the U.S.
Iraq, Afghanistan, or Israel
What are the goals of humanitarian aid?
To save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity
How are cabinet members appointed?
They are appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate.
Describe humanitarian aid.
Material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically during disasters
What is a sanction?
A threatened penalty for disobeying a law, often involving trade restrictions
What is the goal of economic sanctions?
To accomplish foreign policy and national security goals through penalties
Give an example of humanitarian aid
Providing food and medical care during a natural disaster