Domestic & Foreign (4.1, 4.2)
Who is responsible for nominating an ambassador, being the Chief Diplomat, and negotiating treaties?
The President
During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?
World War II
The political party that focuses on the environment.
Green Party
group of individuals with common interests who try to influence government and public policy.
Interest Groups
how a large group of people feels about an issue or candidate
Public Opinion
Who is responsible for ratifying treaties and approving appointments for offices, such as ambassadors?
The Senate
The long period of tension between the U.S. & Soviet Union.
The Cold War
Republican Party
a plan of action by the government to solve a problem
public policy
Everyone's doing it! is an example of what propaganda technique?
Bandwagon
Military Alliance between the U.S., Canada, and European countries.
NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
When the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles 90 miles from the U.S.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Democratic Party
A person an interest group hires to influence lawmakers/legislators
Lobbyist
When a famous person supports you or something
Testimonal
Which house of Congress deals with appropriations, funding, or taxes?
House of Representatives
The two main Wars fought to stop the spread of Communism.
Korean & Vietnam Wars
They want more government welfare to help its citizens, like free college & healthcare.
Socialist Party
an organization or role of the media that investigates or looks into wrongdoing by corrupt officials
watchdog
using symbols or images to look like a regular person or normal American.
Plains Folk Appeal
Executive department head responsible for leading the U.S. on Foreign Relations.
Secretary of State
Students in Tehran took over the U.S. Embassy demonstrating bad feelings towards the US.
Iranian Hostage Crisis
They want extremely limited government interference and want no taxes if possible.
Libertarian Party
an organization created to fund the campaigns of political candidates who shares similar beliefs or ideas on public policy that certain groups or individuals would like to see elected.
PAC, Political Action Committee
making vague, general statements that sound good but not specific enough to be checked into
Glittering Generalities