Unit 9: The United States and the World Unit Focus: What role does / should the United States play in our global society?

Chapter 24: American Foreign Policy

Section 1: What is Foreign Policy? The Goals of US Foreign Policy Maintain National Security Stop Terrorism Encourage World Peace Increase Global Trade Promote Human Rights and Democracy

The Tools of US Foreign Policy Maintain a Strong Military Defense Form Alliances with Other Nations Send Diplomats to Negotiate Give Foreign Aid to Countries in Need Establish Fair Trade Measures Gather Intelligence

Section 2: Making Foreign Policy The Executive Branch’s Role President leads the armed forces and is the chief diplomat Department of State advises the President on foreign policy

The Role of Congress Senate can approve or reject treaties Senate must approve President’s choices for diplomats Only Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) can declare war

Role of Private Groups Interest Groups Individual Citizens Ex: Protect American Business and Labor Individual Citizens Examples Run for office Vote for candidates who support your foreign policy ideas Contact your Representatives

Section 3: Foreign Policy in Action *Key Thought* US Foreign policy has changed over time and will continue to change in response to international events and the actions of other nations.

Examples of US Foreign Policy Isolationism Leave us alone and we’ll leave you alone. Neutrality We’re not getting involved in your conflicts. Containment Let’s use our military and economic power to get the job done. Détente Let’s ease up and try to work things out.

Ch. 24 Discussion ?’s What actions does the US government take to achieve it’s foreign policy goals? Who is involved in making foreign policy and what can they do? What are the different types of foreign policies that governments can pursue?

Ch. 24 Assessment Page 668 - 669 Complete # 1 – 12, 16 – 17, and EOC Test Practice # 1 and 2 Reviewing Key Terms Circle the correct answer or write out the answer and staple it to your ? sheet. Comprehension and Critical Thinking Write out the answer and staple it to your ? sheet. Activities EOC Test Practice Circle the correct answer. * Turn in for a grade when completed.