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Policies
A course of action accepted or used by a government to respond to a problem.
Foreign
Relating to, from, or located in another country.
Domestic
Relating to issues within a country.
Domestic Affairs
Issues and policies within a country.
Foreign Affairs
Issues and policies that relate to other countries.
International Relations
Political and other interactions between two or more countries.
Federal Budget
Plan or record of income and expenses for the United States.
Immigration
The act or process of people entering a new country to live there permanently.
Influence
To have an effect on something.
U.S. Department of State
Executive department of the United States responsible for relations with other countries, also know as the State Department.
Secretary of State
The official position in the United States as head of the Department of State.
U.S. Constitution
Plan detailing the structure, functions, and powers of the government of the United States, also know as the Constitution.
Ambassadors
An official sent by one country to be its representative in another country.
Isolation
A foreign policy approach of a country that separates itself from events in other countries.
Imperialism
A foreign policy approach where a country takes control over an area claimed by another country.
Diplomacy
Discussion between leaders or representatives from separate nations.
Diplomat
Any person who works in international relations.
Intervention
A foreign policy approach where a country takes direct action in events of another country, usually involving military.
Alliances
A group of countries that agree to work together for a common purpose.
Ally
A member of an alliance.
Embassies
The residence and place of business of an ambassador.
Treaties
An agreement between two or more countries or groups of people.
Doctrine
A statement of beliefs, rules, or principles that will inform policy.
