Which of the Following Statements About the Handling of Foreign

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the handling of foreign policy in American history is LEAST accurate?

• A) The Constitution places sole responsibility for foreign policy in the hands of the president.
• B) The executive branch has the most, but not the sole, influence in shaping foreign policy.
• C) Overseeing the operations of agencies dealing with foreign and defense policies has been a feature of executive branch power since President Washington.
• D) The power of the executive branch over foreign policy has generally increased since the founding of the republic.
• E) Public opinion and the pressure of special interest groups can place significant constraints on the executive branch's foreign policy options.

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