Asked by BRIANNA ABOLLO on Jun 15, 2024
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For the first 150 years of American history,Congress's role in foreign policy was limited because
A) the Supreme Court had ruled that Congress had no authority to make foreign policy under the Constitution.
B) the United States' role in world affairs was very limited.
C) countless protest events communicated to Congress that the public wanted it to avoid taking an active role in foreign policy.
D) the House of Representatives and the Senate could not agree on a unified approach to foreign policy and blocked each other from acting.
American History
The study of the events, people, and socio-political changes that have shaped the United States from its founding to the present day.
Foreign Policy
A government's strategy in dealing with other nations, encompassing its diplomatic, economic, and military actions and goals.
Congress
The national legislative body of the United States, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Comprehend the evolution and limitations of Congress's role in foreign policy.
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Katie SmithJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
During the first 150 years of American history, the United States' role in world affairs was very limited, which meant that Congress's role in foreign policy was also limited. The country was focused on westward expansion and continued to avoid entangling alliances and involvement in international conflicts. It was only after the Spanish-American War in 1898 that the United States emerged as a major world power and Congress began to play a more significant role in foreign policy.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the evolution and limitations of Congress's role in foreign policy.