Economics
How much there is of something
What is supply?
Term used to describe a policy or actions happening outside of the United States
What is foreign?
Term used to describe a policy or action happening inside of the United States
What is domestic?
Main function is to help producers of goods and services. Oversees global trade agreements and tries to settle disputes of members within the organization
What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Define international conflict
What is a conflict between 2 or more countries?
How much people want something
What is demand?
Formal agreements between countries to achieve a goal
What is a treaty?
How a country collects money in order to fund the government
What is taxation?
Neutral, impartial, and independent organization in over 90 countries that provides aid to those in need from disasters, war and economic hardships
What is the International Red Cross?
The war resulted in the toppling of the Iraqi government led by Saddam Hussein
What is the Gulf War II/Iraq War (2003)?
Economic system known for high levels of economic freedom and consumer choice
What is capitalism?
Trying to maintain a good relationship with other countries
What is diplomacy?
Foreign or Domestic Policy:
Citizens protesting education reform at the White House
What is domestic policy?
Created after World War II to maintain international peace and security around the world
What is the United Nations (UN)?
A failed attack launched by the CIA during the Kennedy administration to push Cuban leader Fidel Castro from power
What is the Bay of Pigs?
Economic system characterized by almost total government control and collective ownership
What is communism?
Used to assist other countries in need
What is foreign aid?
A nation's economic, political, military, and cultural goals
What is the national interest?
A volunteer, grassroots organization supported by the U.S. government that provides economic and social help to over 60 different countries
What is the Peace Corps?
A period of geopolitical tension marked by competition and confrontation between communist nations led by the Soviet Union and Western democracies including the United State
What is the Cold War?
Economic system known for higher levels of government control combined with private businesses
What is socialism?
The leaders of foreign policy in the United States
Who are the president and secretary of state?
Policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries
What is isolationism?
Formed after World War II to keep peace and defend members in time of war throughout Europe
What is North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
5 ways countries deal with international conflicts
What is diplomacy, foreign aid, sanctions, peacekeeping, and military interventions?