Chapter 22 Vocab Writing

Question 1

Foreign policy

Answer 1

The strategies and goals that guide a nations relations with other countries

Question 2

National security

Answer 2

Protection of a nations borders and territories against invasion or control by foreign powers

Question 3

Isolationism

Answer 3

The avoidance of involvement in world affairs

Question 4

Internationalism

Answer 4

Involvement in world affairs

Question 5

Containment

Answer 5

The policy designed to keep the Soviet Union from expanding its power

Question 6

Treaty

Answer 6

A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries

Question 7

Executive agreement

Answer 7

An agreement made between the president and a head of state

Question 8

Bipartisan

Answer 8

Consisting of members of both major political parties

Question 9

Consulate

Answer 9

Office that promotes American business and safeguards it’s travelers in a foreign country

Question 10

Consul

Answer 10

A government official who heads a consulate in a foreign nation

Question 11

Passport

Answer 11

A document that shows citizenship and entitles a traveler to certain protections established by international treaty

Question 12

Visa

Answer 12

A special document, required by certain countries, issued by the government of the country that a person wishes to enter

Question 13

Conscription

Answer 13

Compulsory military service; also called a draft

Question 14

Sanction

Answer 14

A measure, such as withholding economic aid, intended to influence a foreign governments activities