SS.7.C.4.1 - Differentiate concepts related to United States domestic and foreign policy. |
Vocabulary
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Secretary of State
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After the President; the top person who deals with foreign affairs for the US
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Treaty
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An agreement between two or more nations
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Ambassador
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official member of a government who represents his country in a foreign nation
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Diplomacy/Diplomat
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Talking things out instead of using military action/a person who uses diplomacy
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NAFTA
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North American Free Trade Agreement: Mexico, USA, Canada
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Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO)
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A group that gets involved in international affairs to protect human rights, improve living conditions, promote peace, protect the environment, etc.
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Domestic Affairs v. Foreign Affairs
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Domestic – home
Foreign – other countries
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International Relations
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Refers to how nations interact with one another
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NATO
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization; US and its allies; Created after World War 2
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Doctrine
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A strong statement of a belief
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16. What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?
Nominating ambassadors
Introducing tax bills
Negotiating treaties
Ratifying treaties
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17. Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.
The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
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Below is a graph about high school graduation rates in the United States.
18. Which long term domestic policy goal is reflected in the graph?
Career preparation
Physical fitness
Racial equality
Public safety
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Application Activity
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SS.7.C.4.2 - Recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations. |
Vocabulary
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International Red Cross/Red Crescent
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A humanitarian NGO that provides medical treatment to people all over the world
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UN
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United Nations is the organization where all nations meet and attempt to work out differences diplomatically (The UN also has UNICEF and The World Court)
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UNICEF
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United Nations Children’s Fund
A UN effort to assist needy children throughout the world
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World Court
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A court that tries people for international crimes and crimes against humanity
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WTO
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World Trade Organization; an organization of nations who make trade agreements
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19. The U.S. government is a member of which organization?
United Nations
European Union
World Wildlife Fund
International Red Cross
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The statement below is from Executive Order 10924, President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.
20. What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?
To provide for the common defense
To establish domestic tranquility
To advance the common good
To administer justice
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The graph below shows participation in international organizations.
21. What conclusion about international NGOs can be drawn from the graph?
They have decreased community involvement.
They have increased democratic participation.
They have maintained world peace.
They have strengthened terrorism.
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Application Activity
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