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Gov't
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10th Grade
05/12/2017

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European Union
Definition
promotes security and economic stability through a common currency for the region and its member nations
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NATO
Definition
military alliance between nations
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International Red Cross
Definition
Brings aid to people devastated by disasters
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International Court of Justice
Definition
settles disputes between nations
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In what city is the city headquarters of the United Nations
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New York
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NATO was formed because of a treat from what country
Definition
Russia
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2 members of the Security Council
Definition
USA & US
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World Bank
Definition
Gives advice and loans to developing countries to help fight poverty
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Definition
Controls the supply and price of oil
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World Trade Organization
Definition
Reduces trade barriers between countries
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What are 3 groups involved in public policy
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1. Executive Branch
2. Legislative Branch
3. Interest Groups
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Example of an interest group
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NRA/AARP
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Program for retired workers
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Social security
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Makes sure medicines and food are safe for consumption
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FDA
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The US began foreign policy of?
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Isolationism
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Granted the president power to send troops to war
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War Powers Act
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The US currently follows a foreign policy of?
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Internationalism
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What is the method used to meet foreign policy goals that stops trades with other countries is
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Sanctions
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helps trade tariffs between Canada, Mexico and the US
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Foreign aid
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Organization that works to reduce diseases around the world
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WHO
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Makes sure boys and girls have equal opportunities
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Title IX (9)
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Program that gives health care to the elderly
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Medicare
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Program that gives health care to low income families
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Medicaid
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Promotes world peace
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United Nations
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Reduces harmful automobile emissions
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Environmental Protection Agency
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