SSCG19: The student will compare and contrast governments that are unitary, confederal, and federal; autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic; presidential and parliamentary.
SSCG20: The student will describe the tools used to carry out United States foreign policy(diplomacy; economic, military, and humanitarian aid; treaties; sanctions and military intervention).
SSCG20: The student will describe the tools used to carry out United States foreign policy(diplomacy; economic, military, and humanitarian aid; treaties; sanctions and military intervention).
Friends
Israel
Current Leader: Binyamin Netanyahu
Background: it is the birthplace of Jesus. Jerusalem is the capital. Have been at war with the Palestinians for centuries.
Population: 8, 174,527
Religion: Christianity
Government Type: Parlimentary Democracy
Military: Israel Defense Forces
Reltioship with U.S.: The U.S. was the first country to recognize Israel as a state in 1948. Israel has become America's most reliable partner in the Middle East. Irael aand the U.S. are bound closely by historic and cultural ties and also by mutual intrests.
Background: it is the birthplace of Jesus. Jerusalem is the capital. Have been at war with the Palestinians for centuries.
Population: 8, 174,527
Religion: Christianity
Government Type: Parlimentary Democracy
Military: Israel Defense Forces
Reltioship with U.S.: The U.S. was the first country to recognize Israel as a state in 1948. Israel has become America's most reliable partner in the Middle East. Irael aand the U.S. are bound closely by historic and cultural ties and also by mutual intrests.
Great Britian
Current Leaders: Theresa May, Queen Elizabeth
Background: Until 1707, this section deals primarily with English history. England and Wales were formally united in 1536. In 1707, when Great Britain was created by the Act of Union between Scotland and England, English history became part of British history.
Population: 64, 430, 428
Religion: Christian
Government Type: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Military: Royal Navy and Royal Ait Force and Army
Relationship with U.S.: Relations were strengthened by the United Kingdom's alliance with the United States during bothWorld Wars, in the Korean conflict and in the Persian Gulf War. As well as through its role as a founding member of the Noth Atlantic Traety Orginization also known as NATO.
Background: Until 1707, this section deals primarily with English history. England and Wales were formally united in 1536. In 1707, when Great Britain was created by the Act of Union between Scotland and England, English history became part of British history.
Population: 64, 430, 428
Religion: Christian
Government Type: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Military: Royal Navy and Royal Ait Force and Army
Relationship with U.S.: Relations were strengthened by the United Kingdom's alliance with the United States during bothWorld Wars, in the Korean conflict and in the Persian Gulf War. As well as through its role as a founding member of the Noth Atlantic Traety Orginization also known as NATO.
Canada
Current Leaders: Prime Minister Justin Pierre James
Background: Second Largest country after Russia. Parliament can close down for long periods of time. Election campaigns are very short lasting around 36 days. Montreal is also call the city of saints. Most Gold Medals at the winter olympics.
Population: 35,362,905
Religion: Christian
Government Type: Parlimentary Constitutional Monarchy
Military: Army, Navy, Air FOrce, Joint operations Command
Relationship wiht U.S.: The U.S. and Canada share the longest international border in the world in the world and their bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most extensive in the world. About 380,000 people cross between the countries every day by all modes of transport. Both of these countries work closely together on multiple levels, from ederal to local.
Background: Second Largest country after Russia. Parliament can close down for long periods of time. Election campaigns are very short lasting around 36 days. Montreal is also call the city of saints. Most Gold Medals at the winter olympics.
Population: 35,362,905
Religion: Christian
Government Type: Parlimentary Constitutional Monarchy
Military: Army, Navy, Air FOrce, Joint operations Command
Relationship wiht U.S.: The U.S. and Canada share the longest international border in the world in the world and their bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most extensive in the world. About 380,000 people cross between the countries every day by all modes of transport. Both of these countries work closely together on multiple levels, from ederal to local.
South Korea
Current Leaders: Kyo-ahn
Background: Kore was once one country for over 1,000 years it was divided in 1945. South Korea is officially been called the Republic of Korea.
Population: 50,924,172
Religion: Christian and Buddhist
Government Type: Presidential Republic
Military: Republic of Korea Army, Navy (Marine Corps), Air Force
Relationship: The U.S. and the Republic of Korea signed a Mutual Defense Treaty, the foundation of a comprehensive alliance that still exists to this day.
Background: Kore was once one country for over 1,000 years it was divided in 1945. South Korea is officially been called the Republic of Korea.
Population: 50,924,172
Religion: Christian and Buddhist
Government Type: Presidential Republic
Military: Republic of Korea Army, Navy (Marine Corps), Air Force
Relationship: The U.S. and the Republic of Korea signed a Mutual Defense Treaty, the foundation of a comprehensive alliance that still exists to this day.
Japan
Current Leaders: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Emperor Akithito
Background: They have a House of Representatives and House of Councillors. Their Main industries are automobiles, consumer electrics, computers, and pharmaceuticals. The people of Japan do not vote for the Prime Minister. Their currency is Japanese Yen.
Population: 126,702,133
Religion: Shintoism, Buddhism, Christianity
Government Type: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Military: Air Self Defense Force, Ground Self Defense, Military of Defense, Maritimes Self Defense Forde
Relationship with U.S.: The alliance between these two countries is the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and is fundamentalto religion stability and prosperity. It's based on shared vital interests and values, such as: the preservation and promotion of political and economic freedoms.
Background: They have a House of Representatives and House of Councillors. Their Main industries are automobiles, consumer electrics, computers, and pharmaceuticals. The people of Japan do not vote for the Prime Minister. Their currency is Japanese Yen.
Population: 126,702,133
Religion: Shintoism, Buddhism, Christianity
Government Type: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Military: Air Self Defense Force, Ground Self Defense, Military of Defense, Maritimes Self Defense Forde
Relationship with U.S.: The alliance between these two countries is the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and is fundamentalto religion stability and prosperity. It's based on shared vital interests and values, such as: the preservation and promotion of political and economic freedoms.
Foes
Russia
Current leaders: President Vladimir Putin
Background: The Executive power is split between the president and the prime minister.
Russia was primarily the Soviet Union until 1991. Russia owned Alaska and sold it to the U.S. govt.
Population: 142,355,415
Religion: Russian Orthodox, Muslim
Government Type: Semi-Presidential Federation
Military: Ground, Air, Strategic Purpose Teams, Missile
Relationship with U.S.: U.S. and Soviet astronauts ventured into space together in the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission. Cultural, Sports, Scientific, and educational exchanes, and summits that led to important arms control treaties, kept the lines of communication upen.
Background: The Executive power is split between the president and the prime minister.
Russia was primarily the Soviet Union until 1991. Russia owned Alaska and sold it to the U.S. govt.
Population: 142,355,415
Religion: Russian Orthodox, Muslim
Government Type: Semi-Presidential Federation
Military: Ground, Air, Strategic Purpose Teams, Missile
Relationship with U.S.: U.S. and Soviet astronauts ventured into space together in the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission. Cultural, Sports, Scientific, and educational exchanes, and summits that led to important arms control treaties, kept the lines of communication upen.
North Korea
Current Leaders: Kim Jong Un
Background: Only Military and government officials can own motor vehicles. North Koreans must abide by one of 28 approved haircuts. Kim II Sung created the countries policy of 'self-reliance'. Between 150,000-200,000 live in prison camps surrounded by electrifying fencing.
Population: 25,115,311
Religion: Buddhist and Confucianist
Government Type: Communist Party
Military: Navy, Ground Forces, Korean Peoples Army, Civil Security Forces
Relationship with U.S.: The United States believes that a constructive and serious dialogue between North and South Korea is necessary to improve inter-Korean relations and to resolve outstanding problems, including the North's attempts to develop a nuclear program and its human rights abuses. The United States supports the peaceful reunification of Korea on terms acceptable to the Korean people and recognizes that the future of the Korean Peninsula is primarily a matter for them to decide.
Background: Only Military and government officials can own motor vehicles. North Koreans must abide by one of 28 approved haircuts. Kim II Sung created the countries policy of 'self-reliance'. Between 150,000-200,000 live in prison camps surrounded by electrifying fencing.
Population: 25,115,311
Religion: Buddhist and Confucianist
Government Type: Communist Party
Military: Navy, Ground Forces, Korean Peoples Army, Civil Security Forces
Relationship with U.S.: The United States believes that a constructive and serious dialogue between North and South Korea is necessary to improve inter-Korean relations and to resolve outstanding problems, including the North's attempts to develop a nuclear program and its human rights abuses. The United States supports the peaceful reunification of Korea on terms acceptable to the Korean people and recognizes that the future of the Korean Peninsula is primarily a matter for them to decide.
Iran
Current Leaders: Supreme Leader Ali Hosenin Khamenei
Background:Iran and the United States have not had diplomatic relations since 1980. Their unemployment rate is 10.5%. Iran is a republic in Asia.
Population: 82,801,633
Religion: Muslim
Government Type: Theocratic Republic
Military: Islamis Republic of Iran Regular Forces
Realtionship with U.S.: The United States and the international community have imposed comprehensive sanctions against Iran to compel Iran to engage seriously in discussions with the international community and address concerns over its nuclear program and human rights abuses. The United States has long-standing concerns over Iran’s nuclear program, sponsorship of terrorism, and human rights record.
Background:Iran and the United States have not had diplomatic relations since 1980. Their unemployment rate is 10.5%. Iran is a republic in Asia.
Population: 82,801,633
Religion: Muslim
Government Type: Theocratic Republic
Military: Islamis Republic of Iran Regular Forces
Realtionship with U.S.: The United States and the international community have imposed comprehensive sanctions against Iran to compel Iran to engage seriously in discussions with the international community and address concerns over its nuclear program and human rights abuses. The United States has long-standing concerns over Iran’s nuclear program, sponsorship of terrorism, and human rights record.
China
Current Leaders: President XI Jinping Vice President Li Yuanchao
Background: Since 1978 the Chinese economy has double in size every year. In China there are more billionares than in any other country other than the U.S.
Population: 1,373,541,278
Religion: Buddhist, Christian.
Government Type: communist state
Military: Peoples Liberation Army, Air Force, Navy, Ground Forces
Reationship with U.S.: The United States welcomes a strong, peaceful, and prosperous China playing a greater role in world affairs and seeks to advance practical cooperation with China. The United States seeks to build a positive, cooperative, and comprehensive relationship with China by expanding areas of cooperation and addressing areas of disagreement, such as human rights and cyber security.
Background: Since 1978 the Chinese economy has double in size every year. In China there are more billionares than in any other country other than the U.S.
Population: 1,373,541,278
Religion: Buddhist, Christian.
Government Type: communist state
Military: Peoples Liberation Army, Air Force, Navy, Ground Forces
Reationship with U.S.: The United States welcomes a strong, peaceful, and prosperous China playing a greater role in world affairs and seeks to advance practical cooperation with China. The United States seeks to build a positive, cooperative, and comprehensive relationship with China by expanding areas of cooperation and addressing areas of disagreement, such as human rights and cyber security.
Iraq
Current Leaders: President Fuad Masum Vice President Ayad Allawi
Background: Great Britian named this country. The median age is around 20 years. One of the religious minorites in iraq is the Yazidi. The capital is Baghdad. It was once known as Mesopotamia.
Population: 38,146,025
Religion: Muslim
Government Type: Federal Parliamentary Republic
Military: Ministry of Defense, Iraqi Navy, Counterterrorism Service, Iraqi Army, Iraqi Air Force
Relationship with U.S.: The December 2011 departure of U.S. troops from Iraq marked a milestone in our relationship as Iraq continues to develop as a sovereign, stable, and self-reliant country. Iraq is now a key partner for the U.S. in the region as well as a voice of moderation and democracy in the Middle East. The U.S. Mission in Iraq remains dedicated to building a strategic partnership with Iraq and the Iraqi people.
Background: Great Britian named this country. The median age is around 20 years. One of the religious minorites in iraq is the Yazidi. The capital is Baghdad. It was once known as Mesopotamia.
Population: 38,146,025
Religion: Muslim
Government Type: Federal Parliamentary Republic
Military: Ministry of Defense, Iraqi Navy, Counterterrorism Service, Iraqi Army, Iraqi Air Force
Relationship with U.S.: The December 2011 departure of U.S. troops from Iraq marked a milestone in our relationship as Iraq continues to develop as a sovereign, stable, and self-reliant country. Iraq is now a key partner for the U.S. in the region as well as a voice of moderation and democracy in the Middle East. The U.S. Mission in Iraq remains dedicated to building a strategic partnership with Iraq and the Iraqi people.