Unit #8 Foreign Policy Making Foreign Policy. The President sets foreign policy, deals directly with...
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Unit #8 Foreign Policy Making Foreign Policy. The President sets foreign policy, deals directly with heads of state, and makes treaties with other nations
The President sets foreign policy, deals directly with heads of
state, and makes treaties with other nations.
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The Executive Branch Presidential Powers: Commander in Chief-
the President may send troops, ships, planes, or even use nuclear
weapons anywhere in the world, w/out congressional approval.
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Congressional Powers Power to declare war Power to approve or
reject treaties Appropriate Money
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The Department of State: advises the President on foreign
policy. It has nearly 16,000 officials working in other countries.
They are called Foreign Service officers.
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Secretary of State: Works closely with the president and
represents the US in diplomatic meetings. The secretary is assisted
by experts on different parts of the world.
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Foreign Service more than of the employees of the State
Department serve in other countries. The officials that are
assigned to serve abroad in foreign countries belong to the Foreign
Service.
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Foreign Service College graduates who seek a career in the F.S.
must pass an extremely demanding civil service exam. Successful
applicants then receive training in special schools. Foreign
Service Officers (FSO) usually spends several years abroad in a
diplomatic post. Then they may be recalled to DC to be a part of
foreign policy discussions at the State Department.
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Embassythe US maintains embassies in the capital cities of
foreign countries. includes the official residence and offices of
the ambassador and his/her staff. primary function is to make
diplomatic communication between govts easier. Currently we have
about 150 embassies. US Embassy in Manila US Embassy in Prague
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Ambassadors appointed by the President and must be confirmed by
Senate. Most ambassadors come from the ranks of foreign services as
experienced and highly qualified professional diplomats. Some
ambassadors may be political appointees selected for reasons other
than their diplomatic knowledge or experience. Louis Susman US
Ambassador in the UK
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US Consulates not normally involved in diplomatic negotiations
w/foreign governments. function primarily to promote American
business interests in foreign countries and to serve as safeguards
for American travelers. US Consulate in Jerusalem US Consulate in
Istanbul
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Consuls Heading each consulate is a consul In the course of a
routine day, the consul and staff handle individual problems and
inquires about such matters as shipping schedules, business
opportunities, and travel needs. Niels Marquardt Consul of
Australia
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US Passport-issued by the State Department person holding the
passport is entitled to certain privileges and protection
established by an international treaty. an American citizen can
expect to be granted entrance into many countries with a
passport
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How do you get a passport? Most can be done at a US Post office
Get a picture taken there or at any place that does passport photos
(ie. Costco) Fill out the on line application and make an
appointment at your local post office. Bring cash (around $165)
Dont forget to bring your birth certificate!
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Visas In some cases you will need a visa- a special document
issued by the govt of the country that a person wishes to visit for
a specific time. American immigration law requires nearly all
foreign visitors to obtain visas prior to entering the US. The
countries of Western Europe do not require Americans to carry visas
only passports.
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Countries and territories with visa-free or visa-on-arrival
entries for holders of regular United States passports U.S. States
and Insular areas are domestic Visa free Visa issued upon arrival
Visa required prior to arrival
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The Department of Defense: Supervises the armed forces of the
US. This department is the largest. Its headquarters is located in
the Pentagon. It has more than 800,000 civilian employees and about
1 million military personnel on active duty.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff: President, the National Security
Council, and the secretary of defense rely on the Joint Chiefs of
Staff (JCS) for military advice. This group is made up of the top
ranking officers of the armed forces, and other personnel. All
appointed by the President following Senate confirmation. General
Martin Dempsey Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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National Security Council Advises the President on the countrys
safety. The NSC includes the President, VP and Sec. of State and
Defense.
