Which of the Following Statements About Congress's Role in Foreign

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Congress's role in foreign policy is not accurate?

• A) Congress has sometimes supported the president's foreign policy and sometimes opposed it.
• B) The Constitution directs Congress to stay out of foreign affairs and concentrate solely on domestic politics.
• C) Congress is more likely than the president to adopt a short-term,politicized view of foreign affairs.
• D) Congress is more likely than the president to put domestic concerns ahead of foreign policy priorities.
• E) Due to their access to the national security apparatus,presidents are better equipped than Congress to know what needs to be done to conduct a successful foreign policy.

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Definitions:

Secret Arms Sale

The covert selling and distribution of military weapons and equipment, often to countries or groups without the approval or acknowledgment of the public or certain governing bodies.

Contras in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan rebel groups that opposed the Sandinista government in the 1980s, receiving support from the United States government.

Foreign Affairs

Government policies and activities related to interactions with other countries, including diplomacy, trade agreements, and conflict resolution.

Iran-Contra

A political scandal in the United States during the Reagan Administration involving the secret sale of arms to Iran and the illicit diversion of the proceeds to fund Contra rebel groups in Nicaragua.