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What is the primary purpose of foreign policy?
What is the primary purpose of foreign policy?
Which of the following best describes the decision-making process in a democracy compared to a dictatorship?
Which of the following best describes the decision-making process in a democracy compared to a dictatorship?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an influence on Canadian foreign policy?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an influence on Canadian foreign policy?
How has globalization affected foreign policy decisions?
How has globalization affected foreign policy decisions?
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Which of the following best describes internationalism promotion through foreign policy?
Which of the following best describes internationalism promotion through foreign policy?
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Study Notes
Foreign Policy Definition
- Foreign policy is a plan of action guiding a government's decisions about its relationships with other countries.
- Diplomacy involves communication and negotiation among actors in the international system.
- The goal of foreign policy is to achieve national goals, resolve conflicts, and address disputes.
Making Foreign Policy
- Foreign policymaking is easier in a dictatorship than in a democracy.
- In democracies, individuals, groups, and public opinion all influence foreign policy decisions.
Influences on Foreign Policy
- Public opinion, churches, senators, university experts, cabinet members, treaties, businesses/industries, NGOs, and provincial governments all play roles.
- Diplomats and civil servants are also involved.
Globalization's Impact
- Globalization connects the world, making it smaller and more interconnected.
- Multinational corporations, international businesses, labor groups, and humanitarian organizations now influence foreign policy decisions more than ever before.
Promoting Internationalism
- States can use foreign policy to promote internationalism.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of foreign policy, including its definition, the influences on its making, and the impact of globalization. Understand how different political systems and societal factors shape international relations.
