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Understanding Foreign Policy and Government Structures

Dive into the vocabulary of Chapters 8, Lessons 3 and 4, from pages 238 to 249, focusing on foreign policy principles, including treaties, trade sanctions, and government organizations. Learn about national security, executive agreements, and the role of the federal bureaucracy in shaping a nation's interactions on the global stage. Discover the significance of political appointees, regulatory commissions, and the civil service system in maintaining effective governance. Explore the differences between the spoils system and the merit system in government employment practices. Enhance your knowledge of essential terms to grasp the complexities of international relations and domestic administration.

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Understanding Foreign Policy and Government Structures

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  1. Chapter 8 Lessons 3 and 4 Vocabulary, pages 238 - 249 Foreign Policy: a nation’s overall plan for dealing with other nations National Security: the ability to keep the country safe from attack or harm Treaty: a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries Executive Agreement: an agreement between the president and the leader of another country Trade Sanction: an effort to punish another nation by imposing trade barriers Embargo: an agreement among a group of nations that prohibits them all from trading with a target nation

  2. Chapter 8 Lessons 3 and 4 Vocabulary, cont. • Cabinet: a group of advisors to the president that includes the heads of 15 top-level executive departments • Federal Bureaucracy: agencies and the employees of the executive branch of government • Executive Agency: independent agency that deals with certain specific areas within the government

  3. Chapter 8 Lessons 3 and 4 Vocabulary, cont. • Government Corporation: a business owned and operated by the federal gov’t • Regulatory Commission: independent agency created by Congress that can make rules concerning certain activities and bring violators to court • Political Appointee: a person appointed to a federal position by the president

  4. Chapter 8 Lessons 3 and 4 Vocabulary, cont. • Civil Service System: the practice of hiring gov’t workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit • Spoils System: rewarding people with government jobs on the basis of their political support • Merit System: hiring people into gov’t jobs on the basis of their qualifications

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