Although the President, the Executive Branch "Bureaucracy," and Congress Are

question 56

Essay

Although the president, the executive branch "bureaucracy," and Congress are the true makers of foreign policy, interest groups and public opinion play an important role in shaping what the United States does abroad. Which interest groups exert the largest influence over American foreign policy and what role does public opinion play in foreign policy debates? In your answer, be sure to discuss at least four different kinds of interest groups.

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Definitions:

Relationships

Connections or associations between people, based on emotional bonds, interactions, or social ties.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in their shoes emotionally.

Compassion

The emotional response to perceiving suffering and involves an authentic desire to help alleviate that suffering.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.