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Foreign Policy. Part 1. Two Presidencies. political scientists, Aaron Wildavsky argued America has 1 President, but 2 Presidencies weak domestic presidency strong foreign policy presidency. Events that Undermine Theory. Johnson Presidency Vietnam War turned public opinion against him
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Foreign Policy Part 1
Two Presidencies • political scientists, Aaron Wildavsky argued America has 1 President, but 2 Presidencies • weak domestic presidency • strong foreign policy presidency
Events that Undermine Theory • Johnson Presidency • Vietnam War turned public opinion against him • choose not to run again
Nixon Presidency • claimed to have plan to end war • “plumber unit” created to stop leaks • led to Watergate and resignation
Ford Presidency • S. Vietnam asked for help • Congress refused to send $$
Carter Presidency • worked out arms deal with Russia • Senate refused to ratify treaty
Reagan Presidency • fought against Communism in Central America • Congress refused to fund the “Contras”
Who Has More Power Acts as Commander in Chief Declare War War War Powers Act – limit powers of pres. Troop Commitment Commit troops Engages in diplomatic negotiations Diplomacy Confirms ambassadors, treaties, and trade agreements Intelligence agencies report (CIA, FBI, NSA) Confirms head of intelligence agencies Control of Information President Congress
Who Has More Power • History suggests when there is a major crises, the President usually has upper hand