Chapter 7 Section 3 Foreign Policy Vocabulary Foreign

Chapter 7 Section 3 Foreign Policy

Vocabulary: • Foreign – to come from another country • Foreign Policy- A nation’s plan of dealing with other countries • National Security – A country’s ability to keep safe from outside attack • International Trade – buying and selling goods between two countries

Vocabulary: • Bureaucracy – a system of operating with many different departments and many different rules, creates a chain of command • Treaties – formal agreements between two countries • Executive Agreement - an agreement between the president and the leader of another country • Ambassador – an official representative of a country

Vocabulary: • Allies – countries that agree to support one another in case of an attack • Foreign Aid – money, food, supplies, and military assistance given to other countries • Trade Sanctions – punishment to another country by setting up trade barriers • Embargo – Complete blockage of trade to another country

1. What is the #1 goal of American foreign policy? • National Security • It allows countries to concentrate on other issues if a fear of attack is not present

2. How is the economy affected by foreign policy? • International trade is needed in order for a nations economy to remain in good standing

3. What are the 4 goals of foreign policy? • National Security • International Trade • Promoting World Peace • Promote Democracy Around the World

• • 4. What are the other groups that assist the President with foreign policy? The State Department of Defense Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) National Security Council

5. What are the 5 methods used to create foreign policy by the President? • Creating Treaties and Executive Agreements • Appointing Ambassadors • Foreign Aid • International Trade

6. What is the most important treaty in the United States? • The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – The treaty between The United States, Canada, and European Countries http: //www. nato. int/

7. What are 2 ways a President can get a treaty passed? • The President must have all treaties passed by 2/3 vote in Senate • Bypass the Senate with an Executive Agreement

8. What is the only reason why the President would not appoint an ambassador to another country? • If the country is thought to hold power illegally then an ambassador could be denied.

9. Why is foreign aid important? • It is important that the United States has strong allies in case they need to be called upon • Most important was the Marshall Plan created to rebuild Europe after WWII

10. How does the President punish other countries using trade? • Trade Sanctions – barriers to trade and travel – Example Russia 2014 • Embargos – complete blockage of trade and travel – Example Cuba

11. Give one example of a President using military force in another country. • 2003 George W. Bush sent troops into Iraq to remove Saddam Hussain after receiving intelligence information suggesting Hussain had violated international weapons policy and the harsh treatment of the Iraqi people