Foreign or Domestic Policy

Congress puts sanctions on Iran for developing nuclear weapons.

The United Nations creates a list of Universal Human Rights that every person is entitled to.

Congress passes a law saying it is illegal to discriminate against someone due to their race/gender/sexual orientation.

The government protects people with disabilities (they can't be fired for their disability or denied school)

32 countries create an alliance called NATO to defend each other in case any of them are attacked.

Congress passes a law protecting the right to vote (saying it cannot be denied on the basis of race)

The government gives people money back on their taxes if they buy solar panels for their house or an electric car

A state requires people to show a photo ID in order to vote in an election.

Congress passes a law setting a new minimum wage.

Congress passes the Affordable Care Act: everyone must have health insurance and making rules for insurance companies.

The US joins a global treaty addressing climate change.

A state requires all students to take a standardized test to graduate from high school.

Extradition agreements: agreements to send people accused of crimes back the the country they committed the crime in

The government enters a free trade agreement with another country.

The government provides Social Security checks to retired people every month.

The government spends millions of dollars on defense.

An international war crimes court tries people accused of human rights abuses.

Congress declares war.

The government sends food, water, and money to earthquake victims in Japan

A state passes a law requiring people who purchase a gun to take a class and pass a background check.