What Can Congress Do to Influence Foreign Policy If It

question 36

Multiple Choice

What can Congress do to influence foreign policy if it is not satisfied with the way the president has handled foreign policy?

• A)Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.
• B)Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign policy.
• C)Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.
• D)Congress can replace the secretary of state with someone who will implement foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

A state of the economy in which production represents consumer preferences; every good or service is distributed to meet the desires of consumers.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount that they actually do pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, typically measured as the area above the supply curve and below the market price.

Marginal Benefit

The heightened satisfaction or usefulness derived from the consumption of an extra unit of a good or service.