Question
In which of the following elements of economic foreign policy can congress participate?
negotiating a trade agreement
appointing new ambassadors
overseeing embassy operations
approving aid to another country
negotiating a trade agreement
appointing new ambassadors
overseeing embassy operations
approving aid to another country
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Congress can participate in 2, 3, and 4 — but not in 1.
- Negotiating a trade agreement: mainly an executive branch function (the President and administration negotiates); Congress influences it (sets objectives, must approve implementing legislation under Trade Promotion Authority) but does not do the negotiating.
- Appointing new ambassadors: the President appoints, but the Senate (part of Congress) must confirm.
- Overseeing embassy operations: Congress exercises oversight and controls funding for embassies.
- Approving aid to another country: Congress holds the power of the purse and must authorize/appropriate foreign aid.
- Negotiating a trade agreement: mainly an executive branch function (the President and administration negotiates); Congress influences it (sets objectives, must approve implementing legislation under Trade Promotion Authority) but does not do the negotiating.
- Appointing new ambassadors: the President appoints, but the Senate (part of Congress) must confirm.
- Overseeing embassy operations: Congress exercises oversight and controls funding for embassies.
- Approving aid to another country: Congress holds the power of the purse and must authorize/appropriate foreign aid.