The Influence Of The President's Power In Foreign Relations

This allows them to command our troops and be in charge of war strategy. However, they are do not hold the power to declare war. With that kind of power in the military force, also have the responsibility of communicating with other countries. Military power also gives the President greater insight into our interactions with other countries. Which could perhaps be another reason in which they are the major influence in foreign policy making.
The job description of the chief executive is, “to implement laws and manage the executive branch.”
Position as the Chief Diplomat may be the most obvious reason for the President’s power in foreign relations. Article two section 2 of the Constitution allows the President to, “negotiate treaties with foreign countries, appoint ambassadors, and receive foreign ambassadors” (335). However, like with all other Presidential powers, there is a check put in place in attempt to limit Presidential power. A two-thirds vote from the senate is required before any foreign policies may be enacted or accepted. The President has the power to end any treaty they wish without the consent of the senate.
In the late 1700’s, the Logan act was put into place in order to limit whom has contact with foreign governments. This act stated that no citizens were allowed interaction with foreign governments unless otherwise