economic/foreign policy Flashcards
1
Q
The Business Cycle: Inflation:
A
A sustained rise in the price level such that people need more money to purchase the same amount of goods and services
2
Q
State Department:
A
Conducts diplomatic policy
3
Q
Defense department:
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Conducts military policy
4
Q
Central Intelligence policy:
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Gathers and analyzes information about other nations
5
Q
John Chiefs of Staff:
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- Composed of the heads of each branch of the military
- Provides the point of view of uniformed officers
6
Q
National Security Council:
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White House agency responsible for coordinating foreign policy
7
Q
What is Unilateral?
A
The United States acts alone
8
Q
What are the main purposes of the foreign policy?
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- Protect the sovereignty of the United States
- Protect United States citizens at home and abroad
9
Q
Power?
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Economic (hard power)
Military (hard power)
Political (soft power)
Cultural (soft power)
10
Q
Containment?
A
Weakening the Soviet Union by preventing the spread of communism. George Kennan’s “X” article in Foreign Affairs
