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CLEP US Government

Category - Gov. Institutions

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Which of the following is not a foreign policy power held by the president?
  1. Declare war
  2. Act as commander in chief of the military
  3. Serve as the “chief diplomat” for the country
  4. Serve as the figurehead in managing a crisis
  5. Serve as the symbol of the country to other countries
Explanation
Answer: A - The Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to declare war. This was a check on the President’s power in foreign affairs. However, presidents in recent decades have circumvented the war declaration powers. In spite of several military conflicts, the US Congress has not technically declared war since World War II.
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