State Department

State Department
That department in the executive branch of the federal government, headed by the Secretary of State, which is principally responsible for foreign affairs and foreign trade. The Department determines and analyzes the facts relating to our overseas interests, makes recommendations on policy and future action, and takes the necessary steps to carry out established policy. In so doing, the Department engages in continuous consultations with other states; negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign nations; speaks for the United States in the United Nations and in numerous major international organizations in which the United States participates; and represents the United States at numerous major international organizations in which the United States participates; and represents the United States at numerous international conferences annually

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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