Understanding US Foreign and Domestic Policy

What does foreign policy mean?

• Policies within the United States

• Laws passed by the US Congress

• Decisions made by the US Supreme Court

• Anything that takes place outside of the United States

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

• US Congress, the President, the Judicial Branch, and State Governments

• The Secretary of State

• Ambassadors

• The President only

What is an example of a domestic policy?

• Developing relationships with other countries

• No Child Left Behind

• Appointing ambassadors

• Signing treaties with other countries

Which branches of the US government are responsible for foreign policy?

• The Executive and Legislative branches

• The Judicial and Executive branches

• State Governments

• The Legislative branch only

What is the role of the President in foreign policy?

• Passes laws

• Signs treaties and appoints ambassadors

• Judges laws

• Determines if laws are fair

What must Congress do in relation to treaties?

• None of the above

• Enforce them

• Approve or confirm them

• Write them

What is the main goal of US foreign policy?

• To collect taxes

• National security

• To declare war

• To enforce domestic laws

Who is the chief adviser to the President on Foreign Affairs?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is diplomacy?

• Building relationships with other countries

• Declaring war

• Investigating crimes

• Passing domestic laws

What is a treaty?

• A domestic law

• A state government policy

• A military strategy

• A formal agreement between two or more countries