Foreign Policy Review

What is foreign policy?

• a country’s relations with other nations
• international trade policy
• sending diplomats to global conferences
• protection of overseas interests

Which of the following is an example of a foreign policy issue?

• Education
• Interstate Trade
• Healthcare 
• International Trade

Which of the following is an example of a domestic policy issue?

• Education
• International Trade
• Diplomacy
• War on Terrorism

Which of the following issues would most likely be a foreign policy matter?

• balancing federal budget

• negotiating a treaty with Mexico

• raising the retirement age for Social Security

• revising neighborhood zoning restrictions

Which action is an example of a domestic policy decision?

• The Senate votes to ratify a treaty

• The president nominates an ambassador

• Congress votes to increase income tax

• The president asks Congress to declare war

Which of the following is the meaning of "national interests?"

• information about other nations

• issues addressed by foreign policy

• what is best for a nation and its people

• What is best for the international community

What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

• Promote global warming

• Encourage international conflicts

• Maintain international peace and security

• Support terrorism

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the International Court of Justice?

• 1. It provides a place for citizens to sue governments

• 1. It settles legal disputes between countries 

• 1. It is the judicial branch of the United Nations

• 1. It prosecutes war criminals

The purpose of this international organization is to keep peace around the world and develop friendly relationships among nations.

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• United Nations (UN)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

How can people help with the Ukraine Crisis?

• Contribute to an local community center

• Contribute to an international organization

• Volunteer at a homeless shelter

• Volunteer at a Educational Organization