Managing international relations

Imposing sanctions

Declaring war

Protectionism

Punitive measures against a country

Diplomatic meetings

Trade agreements

Military alliances

When imports exceed exports

When exports exceed imports

Balanced trade

Protectionist policies

Taxes on exports

Taxes on imported goods

Financial aid

Trade sanctions

Involving one political party

Involving two political parties

Involving no parties

Independent politics

A candidate running for office

The current officeholder

A political appointee

An opposition leader

Elite-driven politics

Appeal to the general population

A type of government

Authoritarian rule

Proposed laws

Political campaigns

International treaties

Executive orders

A law passed by Congress

A directive from the President

A judicial decision

A public vote

Relations between two countries

Relations within a country

Multilateral agreements

Trade within one region

Political strategy influenced by geography

Domestic policy

Cultural diplomacy

Political isolation

Encouraging free trade

Restricting imports to protect domestic industry

Subsidizing exports

Reducing tariffs

Influencing public opinion

Seeking to influence lawmakers

Campaigning for office

Engaging in public debates

A public university for political studies

A system for electing the U.S. President

A polling place

A voter registration system

Domestic governance strategy

Strategy for dealing with other nations

Local administrative rules

Federal law

Removal of a public official from office

Election of a new official

A public scandal

A vote of confidence

The legislative branch

The branch of government that interprets laws

The executive branch

Local government

Rights granted by state laws

Rights guaranteed by a country's constitution

Privileges given by employers

International agreements

Financial resources for campaigns

Influence and trust gained in politics

Official buildings

Diplomatic funds