SS.7.CG.4.1 Domestic and Foreign Policy Vocab

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alliances

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a union between nations for assistance and protection

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allies

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nations united with another for some common purpose such as assistance and protection

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ambassador

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a diplomat sent by a country as its formal representative to a foreign country

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Department of State

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an executive department of the U.S. government responsible for foreign policy and international relations

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diplomacy

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the work of keeping good relations between the governments of different countries

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diplomat

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a person employed or skilled in diplomacy

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domestic affairs

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issues or concerns in one's own country

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domestic policy

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a government's decisions about issues within the country

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embassy

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the residence or office of a country's ambassador

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foreign affairs

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issues or concerns about other countries around the world