U.S. Government
Unit V
The Executive Branch
Weeks 12-13
Focus Questions
- What is the function of the Executive Branch?
- How does the Executive Branch operate?
- Describe the relationship between the Executive Branch and foreign policy?
- Why does the U.S. interact with other nations politically?
- What strategies are used by the U.S. to develop and implement foreign policy?
Vocabulary
Activities
Cabinet
Foreign Policy
Simulation
Executive order
Theories of
Presidential Power
Executive agreement
Lecture
Executive privilege
Foreign policy
Diplomacy
United Nations
NATO
NAFTA
National Security Council
CIA
Tariff
Embargo
Boycott
War Powers Act 1972
Web Activities
http://www.quia.com/jg/350957.html cabinet flash cards
