Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Secretary Of State Responsibilities. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
A 2 page paper that explains the responsibilities of the Secretary of State. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Page Count:
2 pages (~225 words per page)
File: MM12_PGsosd.RTF
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
Presidents chief advisor regarding foreign affairs.1 The Secretary of State then carries out the policies as determined by the President through both the State Department and the U.S. Foreign Service.2
The office of the secretary of state was created by the U.S. Congress in 1789 when it replaced the Department of Foreign Affairs.3 The Secretary of State is the most
senior Department in the Administration.4 The duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of State have not changed much since its inception, however, the role has become increasingly more complex.
The specific responsibilities of this office are many and include: Acting as the Presidents major advisor for foreign policy. Being involved in the actual negotiations that are related to foreign
affairs. This is extended to also negotiating and interpreting treaties and agreements with foreign nations. The Secretary may also recommend terminating such agreements. The Secretary personally participates in a variety
of diplomatic meetings and conferences and also supervises or directs other representatives in this duty. Advising the President on different appointments, such as U.S. ambassadors, consuls, ministers and other diplomatic
representatives. This is extended to advising the president on who should be recalled or dismissed as a representative for the U.S. government.5 These are only an example of the responsibilities
of this office. The Constitutions does not require the Secretary of State to give testimony before the U.S. Congress but the Secretary generally does so. The Secretary of State typically
gives testimony to the Congress regarding budgetary needs each year. Additionally, the Secretary will address the Congress on policy issues, or, what is more common is for the Secretary or
her representatives to informal discuss policy issues with certain key legislators. Historically, the Secretary of States representatives keep in close contact with the "Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the Senate Appropriations
...