2. A policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other
nations, designed to achieve national objectives.
What is Foreign Policy?
3. The President can make Foreign Policy by his
responses to foreign events
- EX. When the President chooses to enter a war that
does not involve the US to help another country.
Another way is by proposals for legislation.
- EX. Obama’s Gun Control Proposal
The President
4. Congress can make Foreign Policy by congressional
oversight.
- refers to oversight by the United States Congress on the
Executive Branch, including the numerous U.S. federal
agencies. Congressional oversight refers to the review,
monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs,
activities.
Also by Legislative restrictions/funding denials
- Meaning that the Legislative branch can deny any public
funding's or put restrictions on certain items
Congress
5. Was the American program to aid Europe after WW2
to prevent the spread of Soviet Communism.
The plan was in operation for 4 years (1948-1952) to
rebuild a war-devastated region, remove trade
barriers, modernize industry, and to make Europe
prosperous again.
The Marshall Plan
6. NATO’s purpose is to safeguard the freedom and
security of its members through political and military
means.
If the US gets involved in an outside affair and
something goes wrong NATO will then step in.
NATO is currently dealing with the war in
Afghanistan.
NATO
7. United Nations is an international organization of 51
countries who are committed to maintaining
international peace and security.
The UN is currently dealing with the effects of the
tornado that hit Oklahoma.
United Nations
8. The World Hunger Organization plays a role in Foreign
Policy by supporting all the homeless and hungry with
food to eat. Such as soup kitchens etc.
One event they are currently dealing with is in
Greenville, Tenn. where they deliver 350 lunches each
week around the area
World Hunger Organization
9. The US Foreign Policy affects the average citizen
because the US is spending money in other countries
when they could be using the money to benefit
America
Average Citizens
