1. Foreign Policy and National Security
American Government
Chapter 17 Section 1
Mr. Deel

2. Pre-Assessment
Please fill out this paper in order to show what you know!

3. What is Foreign Policy?
Foreign Policy is all the actions, affairs, and stands that the U.S. takes in its relations with other nations.
Foreign Policy incorporates many programs, departments, business aspects, and many other aspects of our governmental relations. (Vague)
Department of Foreign Affairs was created in 1781 Under the Articles of Confederation.

4. Domestic vs. Foreign Affairs
Domestic Affairs- The relations and policies that the U.S. has amongst itself.
Ex. Education, Civil Rights, Taxes
Foreign Affairs- The relations that the U.S. has with other nations.
Ex. Trade, Oil, Peace

5. Isolationism vs. Internationalism
Isolationism- A purposeful refusal to become generally involved with the rest of the world.
Ex. U.S. hesitation to enter World War I
Internationalism- The thought that the well being of the U.S. is affected by what goes on in the rest of the world.
Ex. World War II, War on terrorism

6. Discussion Question #1
Why do you think the U.S. abandoned isolationism and pursued internationalism?

7. The State Department
The State Department is headed by the Secretary of State.
Advises the President on foreign policy and carries out his policies through its diplomats abroad.
On February 1, John Kerry became the new U.S. Secretary of State.

8. The State Department
The President selects the Secretary of State, with the approval by the Senate.
1st Executive Department created by congress
Right of Legation- The right to send and receive diplomatic representatives.
Ambassador- Official representative of the U.S. appointed by the President to represent the nation in matters of diplomacy. (180+ Countries)

9. J. Christopher Stephens
U.S. Ambassador to Libya
Killed September 11, in Benghazi, Libya by militant group linked to terror extremists
Eighth ambassador ever to be killed in the line of duty
Sparked thoughts of higher security for U.S. Ambassadors
J. Christopher Stephens

10. Passports and Diplomatic Immunity
Passport- is a certificate issued by the government to citizens who choose to travel or live abroad. Entitles citizens to privileges given by international customs/treaties.
Diplomatic Immunity- The exception to right of legation. This states that Ambassadors can’t be arrested, sued, or taxed as they are there on official business. However, country can kick them out.

11. The Defense Department
The Defense Department is headed by the Secretary of Defense.
The Secretary of Defense is the President’s chief advisor on military matters.
The Defense Department was created to unify the nation’s armed forces
On February 27, Chuck Hagel became U.S. secretary of defense.
The Defense Department operates out of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
The Defense Department

12. Defense Spending

13. The Military Departments
Set into place to protect our country
Each headed by a civilian secretary that reports directly to the Secretary of Defense
Made up by the Departments of:
1. The Army
2. The Navy
3. The Air Force

14. The Army The Army is the oldest and largest of the three forces.
Mainly group forces whose objectives are to defeat any attack on the U.S., while using forceful action in matters abroad.

15. The Navy Major Objectives:
1. Seize or defend land bases from which the fleet can operate.
2. To carry out land campaigns using their combat ready land force, The Marines.

16. The Air Force
The youngest of the military forces, but is the nation’s first line of defense.
Objectives are to protect the U.S. and to defeat enemy air, ground, and sea forces.
Also, they strike war-related targets in enemy territories, and transport and support land and naval operations.

17. Fill-in-the-blank Worksheet
With a partner, please fill out the fill-in-the-blank worksheet.
Use your notes to find key terms for answers.

18. Quiz Time
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