Notes 19-Foreign Conflicts
What was the US's role in WWI?
The US entered the war late but helped the allies win the war.
What do we call the way the government deals with issues in the U.S.?
Domestic Policy
What is it called when a king or queen rules with total power?
Absolute Monarchy.
What is action taken by the government to solve problems and achieve goals?
Public Policy
What is sometimes referred to as a fourth branch of government due to their role of reporting to the public about government corruption?
The Press
How did the U.S. get into WWII?
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, December 7,1941,US Declared War on Japan, Japan and Germany declared war on the U.S.
What do we call the way the government deals with other countries?
Foreign Policy
What is called when a document limits the power of a king or queen?
Constitutional Monarchy.
Name 5 ways a citizen can influence public policy?
Vote, write to congressperson,attend a public meeting,sign/create a petition,run for office,attend a rally, protest.
What do you call the group of people with common interests who seek to influence political decision making?
Interest Group
What did the U.S. do to end war with Japan?
Dropped Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Who can negotiate treaties?
POTUS
What is rule by the people?
Democracy.
What are the nine possible steps to implement public policy?
1)Identify the Problem, 2)Conduct Research, 3) Identify correct government agency to help, 4)Develop public policy alternatives, 5)Evaluate pros and cons of each plan, 6)Consider multiple points of view, 7)Choose a plan, 8)Implement the plan, 9)Evaluate for effectiveness
Interest Groups hire these people to get laws written that favor their cause?
Lobbyists.
What two countries were the main players in the Cold War?
U.S.A and U.S.S.R
What group ratifies treaties?
The Senate
What type of government is it where all citizens vote on everything that needs to be done in society?
Direct Democracy.
What do people need to be able to do when they disagree?
Compromise.
What do lobbyist do?
Convince lawmakers to support laws that help their interest group.
What two organizations were formed by these countries and their allies?
NATO and Warsaw Pact.
What is it called when the president masked a treaty with Congressional approval?
Executive Agreement.
What type of government has its citizens elect people to look out for their needs?
Representative Democracy.
What is the production,distribution,and consumption of goods called?
Economics.
Interest groups hire or form these to help candidates get elected that support their cause?
PACS.