Domestic Policy, Foreign Policy, or Both
The Department of Defence protects national interests through war-fighting, providing humanitarian aid, and performing peacekeeping and disaster relief services.
Foreign
an organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members
European Union
an agreement or arrangement between two or more countries
treaty
the act of working together
cooperation
a war between North and South Korea; South Korea was aided by the U.S. and other countries; it was fought from 1950-1953
Korean War
The Department of Commerce is the government agency in charge of improving living standards for all Americans by promoting economic development and technological innovation.
Domestic
an organization that helps people around the world respond to natural disasters and that checks on the conditions of prisoners of war
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
an agency of the United Nations established in 1946 to help governments improve the health and education of children and their mothers
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
a sharp disagreement (between ideas, interests, or purposes)
conflict
in October 1962, leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military standoff over the placement of nuclear-armed Soviet missiles in Cuba
Cuban Missile Crisis
The mission of the Department of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for competition in a global economy by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access to educational opportunity.
Domestic
a formal agreement among the governments of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to form a free trade zone in North America and eliminate taxes on the buying and selling of each other’s products
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
a voluntary citizens' group that is organized on a local, national or international level and works ; they perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to governments, advocate for certain issues such as human rights or the environment, and encourage political participation; also known as international non-governmental organization (INGO)
non-governmental organization (NGO)
a conflict between two different nations or groups
international conflict
a war between the Allied Powers (including Russia, France, British Empire, Italy, the U.S., Japan, Romania, Serbia, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Montenegro), and the Central Powers (including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria); that lasted from 1914 to 1918
World War I
The missions of the Department of Homeland Security are to prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks; protect the American people and key resources; and respond to and recover from incidents that do occur.
Both-Foreign and Domestic
an organization founded in 1943 to keep the peace, develop friendly relationships among countries, and improve the quality of life for the world’s poor people; consists of 193 member countries
United Nations (UN)
an organization formed with groups of governments for a specific purpose
intergovernmental organization
the work of keeping up relations between the governments of different countries
diplomacy
the 2003 military conflict in Iraq, also called the Iraq War or "Operation Iraqi Freedom", which began March 20, 2003; started by the U.S., Great Britain, and other nations
Gulf War II
Department of States major responsibilities include United States representation abroad, foreign assistance, foreign military training programs, countering international crime, and a wide assortment of services to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals seeking entrance to the U.S.
Foreign
a group of 28 countries that has agreed to protect each other in case of attack; founded in 1949
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
groups of governments or people from different countries working together to solve an issue that crosses country borders
international organization
work focused on improving the health and happiness of other people
humanitarian actions or efforts
a military conflict in 1991 between Iraq and a group of 34 nations; the war was approved by the United Nations and led by the U.S; also known as the Persian Gulf War
Gulf War I