Chapter 7 Section 3 Flashcards
Explain the competition between the president and Congress over who controls foreign-policy
Since the Constitution doesn’t exactly spell out exact powers;
the president can make treaties but Senate has to approve
Congress can declare war but the president commands troops
the Pres. appoints ambassadors but the Senate approves
Identify four goals of American foreign-policy
National security
international trade
promoting world peace
promoting democracy
what is the north Atlantic Treaty organization
Mutual defense treaty between US Canada and the nations of Europe
Do you think that the US had an ambassador to Afghanistan in 2001? Why or why not?
No because the president didn’t recognize the Taliban
Why do you think the Marshall plan was necessary
Marshall plan was a program created to help restore western Europe after World War II it was necessary because we needed to stabilize you up for world economy and to prevent future wars
How could possible trade sanctions and embargoes influence North Korea in rethinking their nuclear program
Cut downs economy flow
Why should military force be used with great caution?
Using military force can force other nations to declare war on the US