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Explore the goals of foreign policy, tools used, and ways the President influences public policy such as proposing legislation, appointing officials, and more. Learn about the 25th Amendment and presidential succession.
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4 Goals of Foreign Policy • Basic goal of foreign policy is national security • International trade • Promoting world peace • Promote democracy around the world
Tools of Foreign Policy • Creating treaties and executive agreements • (treaties require Senate approval, exec. agreements do not) • Appointing ambassadors • Giving foreign aid (giving money to help other nations in need) • International trade • Issue trade sanctions & embargos • Use of military force
Ways the President Influences Public Policy • Proposing legislation in an annual speech to Congress (State of the Union Address) • Appealing directly to the people • Approving or vetoing legislation • Appointing officials who carry out the laws
25th Amendment • Makes provisions regarding presidential succession – if the president dies, the line of succession is as follows: • Vice President • Speaker of the House • President Pro Tempore