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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