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  • The United States is one of the most powerful and influential players in the international system. The decisions that are made within the foreign policy realm impact not only the United States, but states around the world. As the world's largest economic and military power, the United States' position as hegemon determines the rules of the international system. In this module, you will examine how the USA interfaces with the international system, as well as what the different schools of thought within international relations are. This module will help place the United States into an international context of many different actors within the international system.

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    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
    1. Differentiate between Realism and Liberalism. (CLO 5)
    2. Explain the elements of the Foreign Policy Apparatus. (CLO 5)
    3. Explain how the foreign policy process works. (CLO 5)

    To achieve these objectives:
    1. Read Chapter 17 in Introduction to American Government. Including:

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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