Gov chapter 16

Treaties

A formally concluded and ratified between countries.

Passport

A legal document that identifies someone as a citizen of a state.

Joints Chiefs of Staff

A military advisory group composed of the chiefs of staff of the army and air force, the chief of naval operations, and sometimes the commandant of the marine corps.

Biological weapons

A pathogenic microorganism or a neurotoxin used as a weapon to cause disease or death.

Visa

A permit to enter another state.

Isolationism

A refusal to become involved in the affairs of the rest of the world.

Rogue nation

A state that does not respect the rights of other states in its international actions

Sanctions

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

Alliance

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organization.

Foreign policy

Everything a nation does and says in world affairs.

What four basic American goals guide the president as he formulates foreign policy?

National security, alliance security international stability, economic development.

Defense Department

Department of the federal executive branch entrusted with formulating military policies and maintain American military forces.

State Department

Department of the federal executive branch primarily responsible for making and conducting foreign policy.

Identify the three main cabinet departments involved in foreign policy and summarize their responsibilities.

Dept. of defense- provides force necessary to maintain American security. Dept of homeland security- border security. Emergency response- mass weapon countermeasures, info analysis.

What are the main foreign policy methods used by the US?

Diplomacy, treaties, foreign aid, military action, espionage, multinational organizations.

What are rogue nations, and which nations have been identified as such?

North Korea, Iran,Iraq, and Libya.

Collective security

The cooperation of several countries in an alliance to strengthen the security of each.

Terrorism

the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.

Radiological Weapons

Weapons that use conventional explosives to distribute radioactive material, which has long-lasting poisonous effects. Also known as "dirty bombs."

Secretary of State

Is commonly used for senior or mid-level posts in gov. Around the world.

National Security Council

Is the principal forum used by the President of the US for consideration of national security, military matters, and foreign policy matters with senior national security advisers and Cabinet officials.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Chemical weapons

a weapon that contains a poisonous substance

Why has the US sometimes been accused of cultural events?

Because our nation is so full of mixed cultures and lack of respect for other traditions and cultures that Americans tend to do it without knowing they are doing it.

Fourth generation warfare

Conflicts which involve complex and long-term terrorism, non-national or transnational base, highly decentralized.

Executive agreements

An international agreement, usually regarding

Ambassador

An official representative of a sovereign state in the conduct of its foreign affairs.

Multinational organizations

Has facilities and other assets in at least one country other than its home country.

National security adviser

Plays a critical role in the administration of the National Security Council, which advises and assists them.

Foreign Service

The government department concerned with the representation of a country abroad.

Cultural imperialism

The imposition by one usually politically or economically dominant community of various aspects.

Embassies

The official residence of offices of an ambassador.

Consulates

The place or building in which a counsel's duties are carried out.

Nuclear weapons

a bomb or missile that uses nuclear energy to cause an explosion