4.1 Domestic and Foreign Policy

The set of decisions that a government makes relating to things that directly affect the people in its own country.

• domestic policy

• foreign policy

• economic policy

• social policy

An example of domestic policy would be

• economic aid to Haiti

• gun control in schools

• trade agreement with China

• joint military training with South Korea

Who creates and implements policy within the United States?

• judicial and executive branch

• legislative and executive branch

• legislative and judicial branch

• the President and and his Cabinet

How do you think the U.S. protects the people within the U.S.?

• Border security measures

• economic aid to Turkey

• trade agreement between Canada and Mexico (NAFTA)

• restoring relations with another country

The following are ways the government tries to help/protect the health of the people in the U.S. except

• Creating programs (healthcare, welfare, etc.)

• Funding research

• Providing military/law enforcement

• Providing disaster relief

A government’s strategy in interacting with other nations of the world is known as ___________________.

• domestic policy

• foreign policy

• economic policy

• social policy

Who is responsible for managing the Department of State and all of its overseas missions, including approximately 67,000 employees.

• the President

• Secretary of State

• the Vice-President

• the Senate

Who leads the department in carrying out the President’s foreign policy.

• the Senate

• the Secretary of State

• the House of Representatives

• the Supreme Court justices

Countries that form alliances are known as _________________.

• allies

• treaties

• doctrines

• teams

An official agreement between countries is known as a ___________.

• allies

• treaties

• doctrines

• teams