FOREIGN POLICY

Question 1

What is Foreign Policy of a country

Answer 1

Foreign policy is the sum of total decisions,measures and actions which the officials of a state take in relation to other states.

Question 2

Factors that Determine the Foreign Policy of a State

Answer 2

1.Membership of International Organizations
2. Common Historical and Cultural Links
3. Geographical Factor/Location
4. Religious Factor
5. Ideological Factor
6. Leadership Style of the Political Leader

Question 3

Institutions that Influence the Formation of Ghana’s Foreign Policy

Answer 3

1.The Executive
2.The Armed Forces
3.Intelligence Agencies
4.Ministry of Trade
5.Non-Governmental Organizations
6.International Governmental Organizations

Question 4

Roles of Ghana’s Diplomatic Missions in Foreign Countries

Answer 4

1. Gets Loans and Grants
   
   2. Builds Friendships with Other Countries
   3. Finds Markets for Ghanaian Products
   4. Helps Ghanaians Abroad
   5. Promotes Ghana’s Strengths

Question 5

Features of Ghana’s Foreign Policy Since Independence

Answer 5

1.Against Racism
2.International Peace and Security
3.Contribution to International Organizations
4.Foreign Investment

Question 6

External Factors that Influence the Foreign Policy of Ghana

Answer 6

1.Membership of International Organizations
2.Foreign Investments of the State
3.Global Political Climate
4.Cultural and Historical Ties