Foreign Policy Vocabulary

What is an alliance?

• A formal agreement between countries to share military resources

• A pact between two or more parties to advance common goals

• A trade agreement between neighboring nations

• A diplomatic mission to another country

Which term describes the official residence or offices of an ambassador?

• Consulate

• Parliament

• Embassy

• Ministry

What is diplomacy?

• The art of warfare between nations

• The management of domestic affairs

• The skill of managing international relations

• The process of trading between countries

What type of government system gives all power to the central government?

• Federal system

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Parliamentary system

Which form of government is ruled by religious authority?

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What is the definition of terrorism?

• Political disagreements between nations

• Economic warfare between countries

• The use of violence for political aims

• International trade disputes

In which system of government do states have the most power?

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Confederal system

• Autocratic system

What is an ambassador?

• A religious leader

• A military commander

• A business representative

• An official diplomatic representative

Which economic system involves government ownership of all means of production?

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Mixed economy

• Free market

What are sanctions?

• Trade agreements

• Military alliances

• Penalties for breaking international rules

• Diplomatic missions