chapter 5 social Bryan

Question 1

What are peacekeepers?

Answer 1

Armed forces sent by the United Nations or other international organizations to maintain peace by keeping enemies apart until a crisis can be resolved through diplomacy.

Question 2

What is National interest?

Answer 2

The interests of the people of a nation. National interests may include economic prosperity, security and safety, and policies that promote shared beliefs and values.

Question 3

What is peacemaking

Answer 3

Allowing armed forces sent by the United Nations or other international organizations to resolve conflict by using force for no other reasons besides self-defence.

Question 4

What is the continental shelf

Answer 4

A gently sloping extension of land that surrounds nearly all continents and lies underwater.

Question 5

What is policy

Answer 5

A plan of action that has been deliberately chosen to guide or influence future decisions.

Question 6

What is Domestic Policy

Answer 6

A plan of action that guides a government’s decision about what to do within a country. in Canada, domestic policy decisions may include changing federal laws, setting aboriginal land claims, and spending tax revenues.

Question 7

What is GDP (Gross domestic product)

Answer 7

The value of all goods and services produced in a country annually.

Question 8

Foreign Policy

Answer 8

A plan of action that guides a government’s decisions about its official relations with other countries. Foreign policy is also called foreign affairs or external relations.