This document discusses the balance of power between the presidency and Congress in foreign policy from 1789 to 1945. It notes periods of presidential dominance from 1789-1929 and 1898-1945 as well as congressional dominance from 1837-1861, 1869-1897, and 1918-1936. The document also lists examples of ways the presidency and Congress interact in foreign policy, such as responses to events, negotiations, policy statements, and oversight.

1. POL 403
Spring 2019

5. CHEEVER AND HAVILIAND JR.
 1789-1929: Presidency
 1829-1898: Congress
 1898-1945: Presidency
FRANCK ANDWEISBAND
 Congressional Dominance
 1837-1861
 1869-1897
 1918-1936
 End ofVietnamWar
 Presidential power by
Reagan and G.H.W. Bush
Administrations

7. INSTRUCTIONS
Examine the Constitution and write down all of the
mentions of foreign policy that you can in the time given.

9.  Responses to Foreign Events
 Proposals for Legislation
 Negotiation of International Agreements
 Policy Statements
 Policy Implementation
 Independent Action

11.  Resolutions and Policy Statements
 Legislative Directives
 Legislative Pressure
 Legislative Restrictions / Funding Details
 Informal Advice
 Congressional Oversight

14.  War Power
 Defensive and Offensive Warfare
 Should POTUS wage war?
 Treaty Power
 Senate’s “Advice and Consent” Function
 POTUS and Executive Agreements
 Monetary Power
 Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974