What authority does the president have in regard to foreign policy, and which of these powers requires congressional approval? What specific foreign policy powers are given to Congress?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain that the president is the main force behind foreign policy as the chief diplomat in negotiating treaties and the commander in chief of the armed forces.
2, Note that while the president is given the power to negotiate treaties and nominate ambassadors and other foreign policy advisers, the Senate determines whether the treaties will be ratified and the nominations confirmed.
3, Outline that Congress has sole authority to declare war, raise and organize the armed forces, and appropriate funds for national security activities.
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A. composed of those voters who identify with the party and regularly vote for its nominees B. dedicated to electing the party's candidates C. only the party that is affiliated with the majority of the population D. an alliance of current officeholders cooperating to shape public policy
Of the environmental agreements discussed in this chapter, which one is seen as a success?
a. Montreal Protocol b. Convention on Biological Diversity c. Kyoto Protocol d. Copenhagen Summit
All of the following characterize face to face interviews except
a. cost can be a problem. b. the interviewer can clarify ambiguous questions. c. getting a representative sample is easier than with the other methods. d. they might be limited to a small geographical area.
Which state does NOT limit the voting rights of persons convicted of a felony?
A. Mississippi B. Texas C. Vermont D. West Virginia