since the war most American presidents have been reluctant to commit US ground Troops to any war or conflict. Fearing "another Vietnam", politicians and leaders seem only to want to place American troops in war or situations in which victory is assured
Jackson's Indian Policy laid the groundwork for how future presidents often dealt with Indians--by force.
Military policy
That information is not necessary to know and doesn't affect policy.
Presidents have a domestic policy and a foreign policy.
Presidents have a domestic policy and a foreign policy.
big stick
informal amendment process
since the war most American presidents have been reluctant to commit US ground Troops to any war or conflict. Fearing "another Vietnam", politicians and leaders seem only to want to place American troops in war or situations in which victory is assured
Presidents can back up their foreign policy decisions with hard power. A good example of hard power is through the use of military force.
informal admendment process
The War Powers Act of 1973 has had an effect on US foreign policy by placing limits on the president's power to commit American troops to armed conflicts overseas without congressional approval. It serves as a constitutional check on executive power and reinforces the principle of shared authority between the legislative and executive branches. This has made it more difficult for presidents to unilaterally engage in military interventions and has fostered a greater emphasis on seeking congressional authorization for military actions.
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