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In a large embassy, the second ranking officer is always a minister.
In a large embassy, the second ranking officer is always a minister.
False
A diplomatic counselor is a low-ranking position in an embassy.
A diplomatic counselor is a low-ranking position in an embassy.
False
In a diplomatic setting, a clearance procedure is not essential for coordination.
In a diplomatic setting, a clearance procedure is not essential for coordination.
False
A country desk is an office in a foreign capital that deals with a specific country's affairs.
A country desk is an office in a foreign capital that deals with a specific country's affairs.
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A communiqué is a comprehensive report on a bilateral or multilateral meeting.
A communiqué is a comprehensive report on a bilateral or multilateral meeting.
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The Country Team is a term used to describe a small embassy staff.
The Country Team is a term used to describe a small embassy staff.
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In a large embassy, there is typically only one officer assigned to a country desk.
In a large embassy, there is typically only one officer assigned to a country desk.
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A minister is a high-ranking diplomat in an embassy.
A minister is a high-ranking diplomat in an embassy.
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A diplomatic envoy is a senior diplomat.
A diplomatic envoy is a senior diplomat.
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The title 'Excellency' is only used for addressing the highest-ranking ambassadors.
The title 'Excellency' is only used for addressing the highest-ranking ambassadors.
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A diplomatic note is a verbal means of communication among embassies.
A diplomatic note is a verbal means of communication among embassies.
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Diplomatic immunity exempts local citizens from jurisdiction.
Diplomatic immunity exempts local citizens from jurisdiction.
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An envoy is a junior diplomat.
An envoy is a junior diplomat.
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The term 'Excellency' is never used to address an American ambassador.
The term 'Excellency' is never used to address an American ambassador.
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Diplomatic privileges and immunities are only accorded to high-ranking diplomats.
Diplomatic privileges and immunities are only accorded to high-ranking diplomats.
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The term 'Mr. Ambassador' is an archaic way of addressing an ambassador.
The term 'Mr. Ambassador' is an archaic way of addressing an ambassador.
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Counselors are ranked higher than Ministers Plenipotentiary in diplomatic precedence.
Counselors are ranked higher than Ministers Plenipotentiary in diplomatic precedence.
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A Chargé d'Affaires ad hoc is a permanent diplomatic representative.
A Chargé d'Affaires ad hoc is a permanent diplomatic representative.
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A Minister-Counselor is the same as a Counselor.
A Minister-Counselor is the same as a Counselor.
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A Declaration can be a joint statement by two or more states.
A Declaration can be a joint statement by two or more states.
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A Diplomatist is a commonly used term in modern diplomacy.
A Diplomatist is a commonly used term in modern diplomacy.
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An Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary is the highest-ranking diplomatic representative.
An Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary is the highest-ranking diplomatic representative.
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A Delegation can refer to the specific powers granted to a diplomat.
A Delegation can refer to the specific powers granted to a diplomat.
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An Attaché is a high-ranking diplomatic officer.
An Attaché is a high-ranking diplomatic officer.
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Study Notes
Diplomatic Ranks
- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary: highest rank in diplomatic precedence
- Minister Plenipotentiary: second in precedence
- Minister: third in precedence
- Chargé d'Affaires ad hoc or pro tempore: fourth in precedence
- Chargé d'Affaires ad interim: fifth in precedence
- Minister-Counselors: sixth in precedence
- Counselors (or Senior Secretaries): seventh in precedence
- Army, Naval and Air Attachés: eighth in precedence
- Civilian Attachés: ninth in precedence
- First Secretaries: tenth in precedence
- Second Secretaries: eleventh in precedence
- Assistant Army, Naval and Air Attachés: twelfth in precedence
- Civilian Assistant: twelfth in precedence
- Attachés: thirteenth in precedence
- Third Secretaries and Assistant Attachés: fourteenth in precedence
Diplomatic Terms
- Declaration: unilateral statement by one state or joint statement by two or more states
- Delegation: specific powers granted to a diplomat by their government
- Diplomatist: an outdated term for a diplomat
- Clearance: approval procedure in diplomatic life to ensure coordination
- Communiqué: brief public summary statement issued after important meetings
- Country Desk: office in state departments and foreign offices for each country
- Country Team: American diplomatic term for the ambassador's cabinet
- Entente: close understanding between nations with mutual and complementary efforts
- Envoy: nowadays used to refer to any senior diplomat
- Excellency: archaic but still used title for addressing an ambassador
- Diplomatic Immunity: exemption of foreign diplomatic agents from local jurisdiction
- Diplomatic Note: formal written means of communication among embassies
- Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities: historically accorded to diplomats in recognition of their representation
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This quiz covers the ranking of diplomatic representatives, from Ambassador to Chargé d'Affaires, in order of precedence. Test your knowledge of international diplomacy and protocol.
