What role does the congress play in American foreign policy?

Question

What role does the congress play in American foreign policy?

Answer 1

They control the purse, ratify traties, have the power to declare war, and can enact legislation involving immigration.

Answer 2

Congress plays a role to ratification of treaties: the act of giving official sanction or approval to a formal document such as a treaty or constitution. It includes the process of adopting an international treaty by the legislature, a constitution, or another nationally binding document (such as an amendment to a constitution) by the agreement of multiple sub-national entities. The process of ratifying a constitution is most commonly observed in federations such as the United States, confederations or international organisations sui generis such as the European Union.

Answer 3

Since they control money, can ratify or not ratify treaties and only section that can declare war or allow the use of military force beyond the limits of the wWar Powers Act they have as much control over it as anything else.

Answer 4

They must ratify treaties and trade deals signed by the president with other countries.

Answer 5

Advise and consent only. They can aprove or vote down all treaties. Other than that Advice only!

Answer 6

Only body that can legally declare war.

Votes to approve treaties.