Civics 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3

What is a policy?

• A government plan of action.

• The way government makes laws.

A governmental plan of action for issues that take place outside the US.

• Domestic Policy

• Foreign Policy

A governmental plan of action for issues that take place inside the US.

• Foreign Policy

• Domestic Policy

What executive department is responsible for foreign relations?

• Department of Foreign Affairs

• Department of State

Who is the chief advisor to the President on foreign affairs?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Foreign Affairs

What is diplomacy?

• Representatives who represent the US in foreign countries.

• Building relationships around the world.

What is a treaty?

• A formal agreement between two countries.

• A governmental plan of action.

Aid given to other countries to help build relationships and promote peace.

• Diplomacy

• Foreign Aid

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)

• An agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico eliminating taxes on trade between the countries.

• An agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico replacing the previous trade agreement keeping taxes eliminated on trade between the countries.

What is the military alliance between the US, Canada, and many European countries?

• NAFTA

• NATO