1. Grants or withholds money to carry out policies
2. Approves treaties and declares war
National government
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Congress has the power to influence foreign policy primarily through its authority to ratify treaties and confirm presidential appointments, such as ambassadors and the heads of foreign policy agencies. Additionally, Congress controls funding for foreign affairs and can impose sanctions or restrictions on foreign relations. While the president conducts foreign policy, Congress plays a crucial role in shaping and constraining it through legislation and oversight.
I think that both Congress and the president should have power in conducting foreign affairs. Some powers are not listed in the Constitution but both the president and Congress should have some exclusive foreign policy powers.
The president's role in foreign policy has increased due to factors such as the rise of global interdependence, the growth of executive power, and the need for decisive action in response to international crises. The presidency is seen as better equipped to represent the nation's interests on the world stage and negotiate with foreign leaders.
Limited government
Congress and the president employ various methods to implement American foreign policy. The president can negotiate treaties, appoint ambassadors, and direct diplomatic relations, while Congress holds the power to ratify treaties, regulate commerce with foreign nations, and allocate funding for foreign initiatives. Additionally, Congress can influence foreign policy through legislation, oversight, and the power to declare war. Both branches often collaborate, with the president taking the lead in diplomacy and Congress providing checks and balances.
Important actors in shaping US foreign policy include the President, Congress, and key executive branch officials such as the Secretary of State. The President holds significant authority in setting the direction of foreign policy, while Congress plays a role in approving treaties and funding. Executive branch officials provide expertise and advice to the President, influencing decision-making.
Cut off budget support for the policy.
In the United States the State Department and its head, the Secretary of State makes foreign policy under the direction of the US President. At times Senators or other Congress represtatives may express their point of view on foreign policy matters.
Congress shares power in this field with the president. Only Congress may declare war.
Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is granted the power to deal with foreign affairs: this can be entering and discussing treaties, policy decisions, meetings with foreign heads of state, and executive agreements. However, treaties that the President enters into must be approved by Congress (2/3)--these are called congressional executive agreements, and they can be ex-ante or ex-post. Further, Congress can delegate certain elements of its own powers, such as law-making, if it is deemed to be closely connected with the President's goals of foreign policy.