Unit 11 EXAM Flashcards
policy to avoid involvement with other nations
isolationism
temporary alliance for a purpose
coalition
government ruled by religious leaders
theocracy
government controls all aspects of life
totalitarianism
building up of military to discourage aggression
deterrence
world organization to promote world peace and solve problems
United Nations
formal agreement between nations
treaty
diplomatic centers in other countries
embassy
systematic killing of a group
genocide
use of force before potential attack occurs
preemptive strike
political system in which government controls economy
socialism
economic system of private ownership and decisions
capitalism
us state dept. employees in other countries
foreign service
formally recognize legitimacy of foreign gov.
diplomatic recognition
withholding trade or $ in order to force change
economic sanctions