Foreign Policy Storified

The U.S. and over 190 other countries agree to a plan to reduce pollution and slow down global warming. The president signs the agreement, but it still needs two-thirds of the Senate to say “yes” before it becomes official.

Which foreign policy tool is being used in this situation?

• Treaty

• Executive Agreement

• Embargo

• Ambassador

Late one night, the president gets on a secure call with the leader of Japan. They agree to share military information and allow U.S. bases to stay in Japan. The deal is made quickly and does not go through the Senate.

What kind of foreign policy tool did the president just use?

• Treaty

• Ambassador

• Trade Agreement

• Executive Agreement

A U.S. official lives in another country and works every day to speak for the United States in meetings, help solve problems peacefully, and build trust with other nations. During a crisis, this person helps gather support from other countries.

What is the name of this official foreign policy role?

• Embargo

• Ambassador

• President

• Foreign Aid

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico sign a new deal to make it easier to buy and sell products between the three countries. The deal includes rules about fair wages and protecting the environment. It replaces an older agreement.

Which foreign policy tool is being used to manage trade and boost the economy?

• Trade Agreement

• Embargo

• Trade Sanction

• Foreign Aid

After another country invades its neighbor, the U.S. announces that it will no longer do business with certain companies from that country. American banks freeze money and stop important tech sales, trying to pressure the leaders to stop the war.

What tool is the U.S. using to punish the country without going to war?

• Trade Agreement

• Trade Sanction

• Foreign Aid

• Military Force

A country has a government that goes against U.S. values, and the U.S. completely cuts off trade — no selling, no buying, no shipping. The goal is to isolate the country and make it change its behavior.

What is the name of this extreme form of trade restriction?

• Embargo

• Foreign Aid

• Military Force

• Trade Agreement

After a powerful earthquake hits a poor country, the U.S. sends planes with food, water, medical supplies, and rescue workers. The goal is to save lives and help the country recover from the disaster.

What kind of foreign policy tool is the U.S. using to help this country?

• Military Force

• Foreign Aid

• Embargo

• Trade Sanction

A foreign government uses chemical weapons on its people. In response, the U.S. launches airstrikes to destroy the weapons and send a message that such actions won’t be allowed. This happens fast and does not involve troops on the ground.

What foreign policy tool is being used in this situation?

• Foreign Aid

• Executive Agreement

• Military Force

• Treaty