Domestic & Foreign Policy
by riley morvant
1. Challenges & Controversies
1.1. Balancing Interests – Conflicts between national and international priorities.
1.2. Economic Impacts – Policies can affect inflation, trade deficits, and economic growth.
1.3. Human Rights & Ethics – Debates over intervention in foreign conflicts and refugee policies.
2. Definition & Purpose
2.1. Domestic Policy – Government decisions that impact the country’s internal affairs, such as education and healthcare.
2.2. Foreign Policy – Strategies used to interact with other countries through trade, diplomacy, and military actions.
2.3. Goal – Maintain national stability and protect interests globally.
3. Key Areas of Domestic Policy
3.1. Economic Policy – Covers taxation, government spending, and employment.
3.2. Social Policy – Includes healthcare, education, and social welfare programs.
3.3. Law & Order – Enforces regulations, criminal justice, and public safety.
4. Key Areas of Foreign Policy
4.1. Diplomacy – Negotiating treaties, alliances, and international agreements.
4.2. National Security – Military strategy, intelligence, and counterterrorism.
5. Influencing Factors
5.1. Government Leadership – Presidents, prime ministers, and policymakers shape decisions.
5.2. Public Opinion – Citizens’ views can impact policy direction.
5.3. Global Events – Wars, economic crises, and international conflicts influence policies.
6. Examples of Policies
6.1. Domestic Example – The Affordable Care Act (healthcare reform in the U.S.).
6.2. Foreign Example – NATO alliance for defense cooperation.
6.3. Trade Policy – Tariffs and trade agreements like NAFTA or the USMCA.
