What are two elements of a government’s foreign policies? promoting democracy within the country’s borders
forming military alliances with other countries
strengthening international trade relations
providing health care to citizens of the country
improving the education standard in the country

The answer to the question is 2 and 3

Explanation:

Both forming military alliances with other countries and strengthening internatioal trade relations are elements of a governments's foreign policies. answers 1, 4, and 5 all mention within the countries boarders and have nothing to do with foreign countries.

interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.