Question

Is the president able to make this declaration? A. Yes because as Commander in Chief he has ultimate decision-making power. B. Yes because aside from declaring war, he makes all policy decisions. C. No because he is only able to negotiate treaties. D. No because Congress needs to vote on foreign policy spending.

Answer 1

D. No because Congress must vote on foreign policy spending and the only thing the President could do is veto any law that comes through congress.

Answer 2

Correct answer:

D. No because Congress needs to vote on foreign policy spending.

The President must consult the Congress to be able to spend on foreign policy. An example of this is that since 1789 the Congress has declared 11 times conflict with different countries and in all these instances the President requested authorization to Congress, either in person before a joint session or in a written request.