Presidential and Congress Powers Over Foreign Policy

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A Comparison between Presidential and Congressional Powers over Foreign Policies
Introduction
Both the president and Congress have powers to act on foreign policy in different capacities. The president is given the mandate to protect the US citizens in ideological, cultural, legal, economic and military terms. Protecting national interest comes with a set of guidelines provided by the constitution, with the president’s office working alongside Congress. This paper critically analyzes the limitations to the presidential powers in Foreign policy, by Congress.
Comparison Between Presidential and Congress powers
The constitution grants the president powers over the foreign policy in a number of ways. The president is able to make and sign any treaties with foreign nations that serve the interests of the nation Subject to Senate’s consent (Masters n.p). Additionally, through Senates’ consent, the president can appoint international ambassadors that represent the nation’s interests in foreign countries. The president has a constitutional right to sign any executive agreements with any other government without the interception of any other legislative power coming into play, unlike treaty’s signing.
Additionally, the Commander in chief is the highest commander over the armed forces of the United States. He has limited powers to send troops on foreign soil to protect national interest without congressional approv…