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A 3 page overview of Congressional role in foreign policy. This paper asserts that it is most often the joint actions of the President and Congress that exert foreign policy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Congress plays a multitude of role in the affairs of our country. One
of those roles is the influence they exert on foreign policy. In many ways Congressional influence is much greater than presidential influence in this regard. Indeed, it is
only in special instances that the President of the United States can act without Congressional approval in regard to policies that are implemented on the international front.
The presidency of the United States falls under the executive branch of our government, that branch of government which most often takes the initiative in shaping
foreign policy. It is this branch which is considered to represent the entire government in regard to these policies. Foreign policy is guided by the advice of the
Department of State, which aids the President in regard to these policies. Additional components of the executive branch provide information as well and carry out policies once they are
implemented. The Defense and Treasury Departments are particularly active in this regard. Although, as we shall see, there are some
temporary exceptions; the legislative branch typically approves or disapproves the actions of the Executive Branch (Mervin, 1998). The powers of the President and of the executive branch are held
in check by the Senate specifically which must approve by two-thirds vote to treaties enacted by the President. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives, however, must approve
of foreign policy expenditures. Since 9-11 in particular Congress influence on foreign policy has been particularly visible. One of Congress first actions
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