Review Guide: Chp 17: Foreign Policy

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3 Block: Wed, Feb 7
4th, 8th: Thu, Feb. 8

What is a Qwest? It is a mix of both a Test and a Quiz

Quiz: short informal, evaluation of content that only takes 5-10 minutes to take; this
usually is 10 questions or less and is factored as a homework grade.
Test: formal evaluation of content that usually requires a full class period to take; this
will often be given at the end of a chapter or unit to display mastery of the content and
is factored as a test grade.
Qwest: short, formal evaluation of content that will take 10-20 minutes to take; this
will usually be entirely multiple choice questions (around 15-25 questions) and is
factored as a test grade (40% weighting).

Key Terms/People:
Foreign Policy National security Isolationism
Containment Policy of Détente ambassadors
Treaty Executive Agreement State Department
Defense Department National Security Advisor CIA
War Powers Act DNI Foreign service
Embassy Consulates Consul
Sanctions Foreign Aid UN
General Assembly Secretary General Security Council
5 Permanent members Veto Power

Key Concepts:
 Role of the President in regards to foreign policy
 Role of Congress in regards to foreign policy
 Duties of the State Department
 Know the NAME of the CURRENT US Secretary of State

Standards/Benchmarks (2014)
3. Civics
d. I can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the system of checks and balances displayed in the US
government structure.
f. I can demonstrate a deep level of understanding of the executive branch, specifically the roles and
powers of the President.
i. I can explain the structure of the UN and analyze its role in global situations.
6. Skills
c. I can clearly communicate a political belief based on accurate facts.
Enduring Understanding: The US President has many tools to utilize when creating foreign policy
(State Department, Intelligence Agencies, history, global organizations, trade, etc.).
Essential Questions:
When should a nation become involved in another nation's concerns?
Can an organization or nation be responsible for world peace and stability?
Guiding Content Questions:
What are the goals of US Foreign Policy?
What are the major guiding philosophies in US Foreign Policy?
Who is involved in creating and implementing US Foreign Policy?