allowed the president to deal with the soviets easiest
set up CIA
est. National security council
7. What are the constitutional powers of president in terms of FP?
in charge of ratifying treaties etc
in charge of everything to do with foreign policy
in charge of the army (commander in chief) separate the purse and the sword
in charge of money
8. What does the president do?
commander in chief- commander of the armed forces (nuclear codes etc)
receives other heads of state to make executive agreements
all of the above
Chief executive, execute the laws of the land and preside over the executive branch
9. What is the role of the NSC?
Advise and assist the pres. on national and FP issues
Advise the president on wartime issues
assist the president in times of peace
assist the president on intelligence
10. How did Congress try to regain power?
1973 war powers act- meant president had to give notice within 48 hours of committing troops + forbids troops to remain after 60 days without congress approval
put their foot down
they didn't
11. What problems can occur when the executive branch has all the power?
this can lead to Bureaucratic inertia (stand still)
all of the above
unelected officials have lots of influence on the president eg. Steve Bannon on Trump
