Foreign vs. Domestic Policy
Define foreign policy
How the country deals with outside countries/issues
Explain diplomacy
friendly relationships with other countries
Which IO exists to solve disputes and charge countries with breaking international law?
International/World Court
Define treaty
an agreement/contract/allyship with another country
Which branch can declare war?
Leg
Define domestic policy
Issues INSIDE the country
Explain humanitarian aid
sending food, supplies, etc. to help a country after a natural disaster or war
Which IO exists to help keep peace and stability across the world?
The U.N.
Define national interest
What is best for the country/nation.
If the Congress passes a new tax law is this domestic or foreign policy?
Domestic
Explain espionage
gathering intellegience/spying
Which IO exists to help encourage trade?
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Explain peacekeeping
when military is sent to keep a truce
If the President decides to sanction or embargo a country is this foreign or domestic?
Foreign
Explain sanctions
a punishment such as restricting trade against another country
Which IO can citizens participate/volunteer in to help bring aid to countries after war/attack?
Red Cross
Which executive department deals with foreign policy?
State Department
One of the U.S.'s major foreign policy goals is to spread...
Democracy
Before going to war, what does the U.S. usually attempt to do with other countries?
Diplomacy, sanctions
How can citizens take part in IOs?
volunteer, join, donate
Who is the leader of the State Department?
Secretary of State