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What is an alliance?
What is an alliance?
- An office of an ambassador
- A type of treaty
- A diplomatic approach to foreign policy
- A union between nations for assistance and protection (correct)
What term refers to nations united for a common purpose such as assistance and protection?
What term refers to nations united for a common purpose such as assistance and protection?
Allies
What is the role of an ambassador?
What is the role of an ambassador?
A chief representative of his or her own government in another country appointed by the president
What is diplomacy?
What is diplomacy?
What is a diplomat?
What is a diplomat?
What does the term doctrine refer to?
What does the term doctrine refer to?
What are domestic affairs?
What are domestic affairs?
What is domestic policy?
What is domestic policy?
Define an embassy.
Define an embassy.
What are foreign affairs?
What are foreign affairs?
What does foreign policy refer to?
What does foreign policy refer to?
What is HIV/AIDS?
What is HIV/AIDS?
What are international relations?
What are international relations?
Who is the Secretary of State?
Who is the Secretary of State?
Define a treaty.
Define a treaty.
What is the US State Department?
What is the US State Department?
Study Notes
Foreign Affairs Terms
- Alliance: A union formed between nations primarily for mutual assistance and protection.
- Allies: Nations that collaborate towards a common goal, often related to defense and support.
- Ambassador: The chief representative of a nation in another country, appointed by the president to manage diplomatic relations.
- Diplomacy: The practice of managing international relations and fostering cooperation among governments of different countries.
- Diplomat: A professional skilled in international diplomacy and negotiations.
Domestic Affairs Terms
- Domestic Affairs: Issues or challenges that arise within a country, focusing on internal matters.
- Domestic Policy: Strategic guidelines established to inform decision-making and governance within a nation.
- Embassy: Official residence or office of an ambassador, serving as a base for diplomatic activities.
Foreign Relations Terms
- Foreign Affairs: Concerns or issues related to interactions with countries outside one's own.
- Foreign Policy: Strategic course of action designed to manage a nation’s external relations and interactions with other countries.
- International Relations: The interactions and dealings between nations globally.
- Treaty: Formal agreements or arrangements between two or more countries, often involving legal obligations.
Key Government Positions
- Secretary of State: The head of the US Department of State, responsible for foreign affairs and a key member of the president's cabinet.
- US State Department: The federal department responsible for formulating and implementing the nation’s foreign policy, part of the executive branch of the government.
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Test your knowledge on key terms related to foreign and domestic affairs with these flashcards. This quiz covers important vocabulary such as alliances, ambassadors, and diplomacy essential for understanding international relations. Perfect for students and anyone interested in political science.
