Author Question: What can Congress do to influence foreign and defense policy if it is not satisfied with the ... (Read 130 times)

ssal · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What can Congress do to influence foreign and defense policy if it is not satisfied with the president's handling of these policies?

a. Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.
b. Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign and defense policies.
c. Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.
d. Congress can change foreign policy with a joint declaration of two-thirds of each chamber, which does not require the president's signature.

Question 2

Which of the following is a requirement for third-party candidates to participate in presidential debates?

a. They must officially register as presidential candidates with the Commission on Presidential Debates.
b. They must meet a minimum fund-raising threshold.
c. They must be on the ballot in enough states to be able to win the election.
d. They must have an average of 5 percent or higher in five major election polls.