Understanding US Foreign and Domestic Policy

What does foreign policy mean?

• Decisions made by the President

• Laws made by the US Congress

• Anything that takes place outside of the United States

• Policies within the United States

Who is responsible for dealing with domestic issues in the US?

• All of the above

• US Congress

• The President

• State Governments

What is an example of a domestic policy?

• Appointing ambassadors

• Signing treaties with other countries

• No Child Left Behind

• Promoting trade with other countries

What role does the President play in foreign policy?

• Serves as the commander-in-chief

• Confirms treaties

• Declares war

• Judges laws

What is the main goal of US foreign policy?

• To appoint ambassadors

• To declare war

• National security

• To promote trade

Who helps the President and Congress in carrying out foreign policy goals?

• Chief Justice

• Secretary of Treasury

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

What is diplomacy?

• Fighting crime

• Passing domestic laws

• Building relationships with other countries

• Declaring war

What is a treaty?

• A domestic law

• A domestic policy

• A military strategy

• A formal agreement between two or more countries

What is NATO?

• A domestic policy initiative

• A trade agreement

• A security alliance

• A form of currency

What are sanctions?

• Military alliances

• Bans on trading with countries

• Domestic policies

• Rewards for good behavior