The President dominates foreign policy more than Congress
Power of persuasion
Bush Jr was able to push to invadeIraq in 2003 due to his speeches after 9/11 which made him extremely popular and well-liked
the power of persuasion allows UScitizens to create a mandate for the President to act which Congress cannot ignore as they will get public scrutiny
Congress dominates foreign policy more than the President
Oppose authority by reversing decisions
In the House of Representatives233-183 voted to repealTrump’stravel ban
Congress can make the country safer for foreigners as it gives power back to the people so it reinforces democracy.
The President’s popularity can limit the influence that Congress has over the President so the President dominates foreign policy more than congress as he cannot be limited by Congress without Congress facing public scrutiny.
