Section 2
Who Makes U.S. Foreign Policy?
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The President
The president is very influential in US foreign policy, and directs the nation's war-waging, treaties, and diplomatic relations.
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The Cabinet
The secretary of state and secretary of defense play key roles in assisting the president with foreign policy.
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The Bureaucracy
Prominent bureaucratic organizations shaping U.S. foreign policy include the State Department, the Defense Department, and the CIA.
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Congress
Two constitutional clauses, the Constitution and Foreign Commerce Clause and the War Power Clause, give Congress foreign policy powers.
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Interest Groups
Foreign policy interest groups are domestic advocacy organizations which seek to influence the government's foreign policy.
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The Media
The media has changed how citizens perceive and approach about U.S. Foreign Policy in the 20th century.