POLS 366 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Supermajority, Co-Determination, Boland Amendment
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U. s. constitution sharing of foreign-policy powers between executive and legislative branches. Codetermination reflects the twin fears of tyranny at home and adventurism abroad that preoccupied the early leaders of the u. s. Commander in chief: declaration of war, must follow from reasoned discussion between executive and legislative branch. Once war is declared, the president has complete liberty to direct conflict- military conflicts require centralized command for efficiency. Treaties: the constitution empowers both the executive and legislative branches to participate in the negotiation and signing of international treaties. Statecraft should reflect a broad national consensus: two-thirds super-majority required for treaty ratification. Case-zablocki act: required the president to inform both houses of congress of an executive agreement within sixty days of signing one with a foreign government. However, the special assistant for national security (nsa) is simply appointed by the president taking office. Conducting diplomacy: constitutionally vague with regard to day-to-day conduct of.
