Foreign Policy Foreign Policy a nations plan for dealing with other nations. GOALS OF FOREIGN POLICY: 1. National Security the ability to keep the.

Foreign PolicyForeign Policy – a nation’s plan for dealing with

other nations.GOALS OF FOREIGN POLICY:1. National Security – the ability to keep the

country safe. - the primary goal of foreign policy

The US spends over $540 Billion dollars per year on national security.

Goals of Foreign Policy2. International Trade: creates markets for

American products and jobs for Americans.- Must have for economic prosperity

3. Promoting World Peace: keeping others at peace keeps the US at peace.

- war endangers trade/national security4. Promote Democracy/Basic human rights

- encourages peace

Foreign Policy BureaucraciesState DepartmentDefense DepartmentCentral Intelligence AgencyNational Security Council

President’s Daily Brief: The world’s most current intelligence information is provided to the President for making decisions.

5 Tools of Foreign Policy1. Creating Treaties/Executive Agreements:Treaty – formal agreement between governments

of two or more countries.- must be approved by Senate (2/3 vote)

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization): - defense treaty between Europe, Canada, and US

Executive Agreement – agreement between the President and another country’s leader.- bypasses Senate, but temporary.

Tools of Foreign Policy2. Appointing AmbassadorsAmbassador – official representative of a

country’s government.- President appoints 150, must be Senate approved- appointed only to countries that the US recognizes/accepts

3. Foreign AidMoney or food, military assistance, or other

supplies to help countries.Example: Marshall Plan after WWII

Tools of Foreign Policy4. International TradeThe President makes trade rules and

agreements with other countries.Trade Sanctions – punish other countries by

imposing trade barriers. (Not Very Effective)Embargo – agreement by a group of nations

prohibiting trade with a target nation. (ex. Cuba)

5. Military ForceA powerful tool of foreign policy, but must be

used with care.

Constitutional PowersThe Constitution gives the President the power

to:-Veto bills passed in Congress-Serve as commander in chief of armed forces-Make treaties w/ Senate approval-Pardon convicted criminals-Appoint heads of federal: Agencies, court

judges, and other government officials. (w/ Senate approval)

Roles of the President1. Chief Executive – most important

- carry out laws passed by congress- delegates power to federal departments.- Executive Order – rule or command from the President that has the force of law.

(Constitutional Authority: “take care that the laws are faithfully executed.”)

Roles of the President2. Chief Diplomat

- directs the foreign policy of the U.S.3. Commander in Chief

- Shares power to make war w/ Congress- War Powers Resolution – President must notify congress within 48 hours when troops are sent into battle- troops must return in 60 days unless Congress gives approval

Roles of the President4. Legislative leader

-Every President has a legislative program-Most of the bills congress considers come from the executive branch.

5. Head of State-Symbolic, greets foreign diplomats, ceremonies.

Roles of the President6. Economic Leader

-plans the federal budget7. Party Leader

-gives speeches to help other party members running for office-helps raise money