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National Interest
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| The interests of people of a nation. National interest may include economic prosperity, security, and safety, and policies that promote shared beliefs and values. |
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| Armed forces sent by the United Nations or other international organizations to maintain peace by keeping enemies apart until a crisis can be resolved through diplomacy and negotiation. Peacekeepers may use force only for self-defence. |
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| Allowing armed forces sent by the United Nations or other international organizations to resolve conflict by using force for reasons other than self-defence. |
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Continental Shelf
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| A gently sloping extension of land that surrounds nearly all continents and lies underwater. |
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| A plan of action that has been deliberately chosen to guide or influence future decisions. |
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| A plan of action that guides a government's decisions about what to do within a country. In Canada, domestic policy decisions may include changing federal laws, settling Aboriginal land claims, and spending tax revenues. |
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| A plan of action that guides a government's decisions about its official relations with other countries. Foreign policy is also called foreign affairs or external relations. |
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Gross Domestic Product
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| The value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. |
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