Political Communication
International Conflict
Positions of Power
Local Government
The Basics
100

favoring one view over another

bias

100

Working with another country to come to a peaceful resolution

Diplomatic Discussion

100

This government official helps negotiate treaties between countries

President

100

Group of elected officials that run the local school system

School Board

100

An official agreement with another country

Treaty

200

media that tries to persuade us to think a certain way about something

propaganda

200

Stopping relations with a country, i.e. no trade, tourism, negotiations

Imposing Sanctions

200

This political body ratifies treaties

Senate

200

This govt officials makes laws for the city they govern

City Council

200

The plans for dealing with other countries

Foreign Policy

300

Any of these can influence bias

Answers vary: age, position in life, gender, etc.

300

Sending necessary supplies to help countries during troubled times; food, water, clothes, resources

Foreign Aid

300

A diplomat who is the official representative to another country; this person lives in an embassy within that country

Ambassador

300

2 requirements to become a mayor/commisioner

18 years old; must live in the city/county they represent

300

When 2 or more countries make an agreement to support each other if there is a problem

Alliance

400

When propaganda changes an image/person/product to make it look like or represent something else

Symbolism

400

Members of the military having a presence in another country

Military Action

400

this government official makes laws for the county they govern

Commisioners

400

Laws created by the local government that apply locally, such as noise laws

Ordinances

400

Working with a foreign country in a peaceful, effective way; the main goal is the safety of the US

National Security

500

A drawing made for the purpose of framing politicians and current events in a certain way

Political cartoon

500

The complete failure of foreign policy often leads to this

War/Armed Conflict

500

This person is a member of the President's cabinet that deals with all foreign policy situations

Secretary of State

500

List the municipalities of local government

Towns, cities, villages, and counties

500

the ability to make treaties is called a(n) ________ power

Expressed/Delegated/Enumerated 

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