Domestic vs Foreign
What is domestic policy?
The nation’s plan for making rules and laws that affect people IN the United States.
Why was the Red Cross/Red Crescent started?
to protect human life, health, & to relieve human suffering.
What is an NGO?
Organizations that work independent of any government.
Is the following headline domestic or foreign policy?
World Climate Change Meet Up: The United States plays a major role in deciding how the world should handle this issue.
Foreign
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Which international organization is a formal treaty between the US, Canada, & Mexico?
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Is the following headline domestic or foreign policy?
The government operates national parks in different parts of the country.
Domestic
What is the purpose of the International Court of Justice?
Acts as a world court & handles cases where 2 nations are in conflict.
What does the World Trade Organization
(WTO) do?
Promote trade & economic growth by lowering taxes & other trade limitations around the world.
What is foreign policy?
A government’s strategy in interacting with OTHER nations of the world.
What is the purpose of the United Nations?
to keep peace by developing relationships & improving lives of the world poor.
Which organization focuses on children's issues throughout the world?
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICF)
Name 2 goals of foreign policy.
Protect the security of the United States
Protect American citizens, their property, and investments abroad
Encourage other countries to trade with the United States
Spread the American system of democracy and free enterprise
Promote U.S. economic success and prosperity
Promote international peace and stability
Provide economic assistance to developing countries
Make humanitarian efforts to improve health, education, and living conditions around the world
Name 3 international organizations we studied.
NATO, United Nations, Red Cross, ICJ, World Trade
The quote below is from the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, 1954.
“…naval units of the Communist regime in [North] Vietnam… have deliberately and repeatedly attacked United States naval vessels…
…the United States is assisting the peoples of southeast Asia to protect their freedom [against Communism]…"
Based on the quote, what was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
A humanitarian desire to help these people improve their economy