Can congress restrain  the president in foreign policy making?
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Congress can not 'restrain' the President for introducing, enacting, or initiating foreign policy initiatives.  The executive branch of the federal government provides for the general defense, combats enemies of the state - foreign and domestic, and protects and defends the Constitution.  To that end, the President has jurisdiction over the military, our State Department, and the departments and agencies which are tasked with governance.\n\nThe Congress may object to the use of our military in certain situations, and the President is obligated to approach the Congress on military spending or in the desire to deploy military forces in combat.  By denying the President his requests, the Congress may object to 'foreign policy.'  \n\nIn general however, Congress has little 'say' in the foreign policy matters that the executive branch may initiate.  They may object to him vociferously on the floor, or they may do so in the media, but that will not negate his foreign policy in any other way. On occasion, foreign policy matters are brought to the attention of certain committees which have the power to censure the president, or bring testimony about certain programs that are in violation of Constitution.
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NOT AT ALL.\n\nDICTATOR BUSH DOES WHATEVER HE WANTS. SCANDAL AFTER SCANDAL HE CONTINUES TO DO WHATEVER HE WANTS AND NOBODY IS STOPPING HIM.  HE'S LONG OVERDUE FOR IMPEACHMENT.
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The court refused to issue the injunction requested because the court does not have discretionary review of Executive authority.\n\n"The president is invested with certain important political powers, in the exercise of which he is to use his own discretion, and is accountable only to his country in his political character, and to his own conscience. ... And whatever opinion may be entertained of the manner in which executive discretion may be used, still there exists, and can exist, no power to control that discretion. The acts of such an officer, as an officer, can never be examinable by the courts." 5 US 137 @ 166\n\nIn other words, as long as the Executive is acting WITHIN the bounds established by law, the Executive has with the sole authority to determine how laws are to be enforced. And as long as the officer does not violate the law, the only remedy available is impeachment\n\n"The very essence of civil liberty certainly consists in the right of every individual to claim the protection of the laws, whenever he receives an injury. One of the first duties of government is to afford that protection. ... But where a specific duty is assigned by law, and individual rights depend upon the performance of that duty, it seems equally clear that the individual who considers himself injured has a right to resort to the laws of his country for a remedy." 5 US 137 @ 163-166
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The president has the duty and power to make treaties, but they must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Senate.\n3 Controversial yet vitally important treaties entered into are country by the 20th century: Charter of the UN, North Atlantic Treaty Org.(defense military alliance);and North American Free Trade Agreement(nafta)among Canada,Mexico, and the US.\nAs far as war the president may sign what is called an executive agreement, enabling war without Senate ratification. ie:World War II..\nCongress, however, retains to itself the power to declare war the "power to make war" is granted SOLEY By the PRESIDENT.  Oh, by the way, it is NOT TRUE that treaties and war are enacted soley upon congress and senate.  The answers I gave you are in fact the right one.\nHope this helped,\nLiz\nParalegal Major
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yes it can. however it depends on the countries law policies. In some countries u have the option of challenging it before the PRESIDENT of the nation.
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Not much. They don't have enough seats to override a veto, and Bush is too stubborn to try to compromise with them. They (Congress) will pass bills, and Bush will shoot them down. Bush will propose stuff to Congress, and they will kill it in committee.
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Actually, the president is able to delegate negotiations.\n\nSee Clinton appointing Senator Mitchell to negotiate peace in Northern Ireland.\n\nSuccess!\n\nPerhaps you are on to something here, great question!
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The President is also the Commander-in-chief and can, as you put it, "make war". The Congress controls the purse strings and may or may not choose to fund it. Every President in the history of our country has always gone to Congress in order to "make war".
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No because l really think Bush will actually do a better job with the Democrats in control of Congress. While he had no checks and balances there was no reason for him to actually do any real legislating. Now he has no choice but to work with congress without having a blank check that is stamped by congress. He can either work with congress or be a lame duck.
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The biggest thing they can do is not authorize any treaties or agreements he makes.  Whenever a treaty is negotiated by the Administration, it has to be approved by Congress.  If they fail to ratify his agreements, then it's not policy.
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1) Appointment for life as chosen by the president. That's a balance of powers, how?? Oh, and for the immediate response of "congress can veto" - yes, they can, but if there's just one year where the congress is swayed one way or the other, that "for life" part affects the next 30 years or so. \n2) They have the final word. No one gets to veto them once they make up their mind. Again, not too much balance there.
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Yes the President will veto it.  The Military does not want people that don't want to be there.
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The Sec. Defense serves at the pleasure of the President.  He will not be released  unless the President decides to do so.  I think this is unlikely despite the controversy.
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Bush won't have a free hand to do what he wants to.
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Yes, as it doesn't give the president much power at all. All the president has the ability to do is force a simple majority vote on an item. \n\nThis doesn't actually give him the ability to alter legislation.
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none of the above....the president takes the power away from congress...unless its his own party in control
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No,the secret Service are a part of the Treasury Department, and the president can not tell them to go away unless he/she is in there private quarters.  I