Foreign Policy
What is foreign policy
the strategies and goals that guide a nation's interactions with other countries
What is the purpose of economic sanctions?
Economic sanctions are penalties, such as trade restrictions, imposed on a country to influence its behavior.
What is NATO?
a military alliance of North American and European countries.
What was the Cold War?
The Cold War was a period of political and military tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
What are the primary goals of U.S. foreign policy?
national security, economic interests, promoting democracy, and humanitarian efforts
What is an example of military intervention?
Gulf War or the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.
What is the United Nations’ main purpose?
The United Nations works to maintain international peace, security, and cooperation.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine opposed European colonization in the Americas.
What is the difference between foreign and domestic policy?
Domestic policy addresses internal affairs within a country, while foreign policy deals with relationships and issues outside the country
Name a type of foreign aid.
Foreign aid can be economic, military, or humanitarian assistance
Name one global organization focused on trade.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) focuses on regulating international trade.
What is isolationism, and when was it most prominent in U.S. history?
Isolationism is avoiding involvement in international conflicts, prominent in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Who is primarily responsible for conducting foreign policy in the U.S.?
The President
What is the purpose of intelligence gathering in foreign policy?
It is essential for understanding threats, opportunities, and the intentions of other countries
What role does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) play in foreign policy?
The IMF provides financial support to countries facing economic instability
What major event shifted U.S. foreign policy toward interventionism in the 20th century?
Isolationism is avoiding involvement in international conflicts, prominent in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
What is diplomacy?
Diplomacy is the practice of negotiating and maintaining relationships between countries.
What is a treaty, and who ratifies it in the U.S.?
A treaty is a formal agreement between countries. In the U.S., the Senate ratifies treaties with a two-thirds majority.
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)?
The WHO focuses on international public health issues.
What is the policy of containment?
The policy of containment aimed to stop the spread of communism during the Cold War.