Who and What Are Some of the Most Important Actors

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Essay

Who and what are some of the most important actors in American foreign policy? What is the difference between a maker and a shaper? How does the Constitution distribute the responsibility for formulating foreign policy? How do interest groups influence foreign policy?

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Cost Formula

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