Intro to Domestic and Foreign Policy

Foreign and Domestic Policy

How the United States handles issues both inside and outside of the country

• "Domestic" comes from the Latin "domus," meaning "house."

• "Domestic Policy" is a nation's plans and laws that effect people WITHIN that nation.

• Examples: healthcare, taxes, social security, education.

What is "Domestic Policy"?

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All of the following are DOMESTIC POLICY issues EXCEPT

• how much tax a person pays for items in the store

• how much money a school gets per student

• how much a person pays to go see a doctor

• how much help the country sends to another country after a disaster

• Creating laws to protect our safety

• Providing military/law enforcement

• Border security measures

• Working to prevent acts of domestic terrorism

​​Security

• Social Security 

• Healthcare

  • Medicare helps the elderly and Medicaid helps citizens living in poverty pay for medical care

• Public education and education loans

• Home loans/housing

Social Welfare

​The Goals of Domestic Policy:

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policy include creating laws to protect people and preventing acts of ​

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done by people inside America, as well as providing ​

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to those who cannot afford it and public ​

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for all.

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WHO creates domestic policy?

• The legislative branch makes laws and policies on the local, state, and federal level. 

• The executive branch enforces laws and policies on the local, state, and federal level. This includes government agencies.

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” refers to the plans and actions taken by a government to deal with issues and needs present ​

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the country itself. Domestic policy affects the daily lives of ​

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• "Foreign" comes from the Latin "foris," meaning "outside."

• "Foreign Policy" is a nation's plans for interacting with other nations around the world.

• Examples: treaties, trade agreements, mutual aid, war

What is "Foreign Policy"?

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All of the following are FOREIGN POLICY issues EXCEPT

• how much a person pays to go see a doctor after an accident

• how much help the U.S. sends to another country after a disaster

• the U.S. working with other countries to develop plans to counter climate change

• how the U.S. responds to an attack on another country it has a treaty with

The Goal of Foreign Policy

The basic aim of U.S. foreign policy is the pursuit of the national interest of the United States. The national interest refers to what is good for the nation and its people.

To promote the national interest, those in charge of American foreign policy promote the following goals:

1. Protect the security of  the United States

2. Protect American citizens, their property, and investments abroad

3. Encourage other countries to trade with the United States

4. Spread the American system of democracy and free enterprise

5. Promote U.S. economic success and prosperity

6. Promote international peace and stability

7. Provide economic assistance to developing countries

8. Make humanitarian efforts to improve health, education, and living conditions around the world 

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is to promote the national interest - or what is ​

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for the country and its people. To do this, the U.S. works to protect U.S. citizens, their property, and their interests in ​

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; encourages other countries to ​

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with the U.S.; and makes humanitarian efforts to improve health, education, and ​

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around the world.

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• The Senate confirms the president's appointments 

• Declares war

• Ratifies treaties with a ⅔ vote

• Approves federal funding for all federal programs including defense and foreign aid

Legislative Branch: Congress

• Appoints ambassadors

• Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces

• Negotiates Treaties

• Appoints heads of the executive offices including the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense

Executive Branch: President

WHO creates foreign policy?

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encompasses the tactics and process by which a nation interacts with other nations in order to further its ​

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. Foreign policy may make use of ​

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or aggression rooted in ​

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power.

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Match the following

• decisions and laws made about things inside a country

• decisions and plans made about issues with other countries

• things that are good for a country's goals (military, economic, cultural)

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

National Interest

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

• National Interest

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"New standardized test takes over Florida schools"

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"The government operates national parks in different parts of the country."

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"New partners, same interests: The United States allied with countries around the world."

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"Natural disaster rocks allied country:

United States provides aid"

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• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"World Climate Change Meet Up: The United States plays a major role in deciding how the world should handle this issue."

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"Defending the United States: Commander in chief deploys troops to hostile country."

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"Federal taxes: how much should Americans be paying?"

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"Treaty signed: Peace on the horizon"

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"Cleaning up the mess: U.S. allocates funds to combat pollution"

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"Federal government enforces laws and sends criminals to jail."

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"The president asks the leaders of executive branch departments for advice on how to handle the country’s most difficult problems."

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"The United States is allied with countries around the world, which means they are partners and look out for each other’s interests."

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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Is this an example of DOMESTIC POLICY or FOREIGN POLICY?

"The United States is attacked, and the president, in his role as commander in chief, calls on the U.S. military to defend the nation by attacking the other country."

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

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policy deals with government actions at home while ​

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policy deals with government actions with regard to other countries. Domestic policy affects the ​

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of every citizen in a country. Foreign policy affects the ​

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status of a country and how other countries ​

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with it.

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. They often affect each other. When domestic policy leads to ​

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prosperity, American leaders can provide more ​

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to other countries. When the United States is involved in an overseas ​

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, this can reduce the resources available at ​

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What is the difference between FOREIGN POLICY and DOMESTIC POLICY?

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How does DOMESTIC POLICY impact the lives of citizens?

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How does FOREIGN POLICY impact the lives of citizens?

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Multiple Choice

Which example involves CHANGING foreign policy?

• Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist government

• A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin

• Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees

• A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth

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Which type of policy is more important for a country?

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy