The president's influence in foreign-policy making is strongest when

a. there is divided government.

b. congressional leaders are foreign policy experts.

c. an action requires a formal declaration of war.

d. time is of the essence due to a crisis.

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Roy Harris

3 February, 15:40

The president's influence in foreign-policy making is strongest when

a. there is divided government.

b. congressional leaders are foreign policy experts.

c. an action requires a formal declaration of war.

d. time is of the essence due to a crisis.

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Jayleen Pruitt · Answer 1

D. time is of the essence due to a crisis.

Every American president, when faced with a crisis, longs to take bold and decisive action. When American lives or vital interests are at stake, the public - and especially the news media and political opponents - expect aggressive leadership.

(choices A, B and C would also have a negative effects in decision making)

The president's influence in foreign-policy making is strongest whena. there is divided government.b. congressional leaders are foreign policy experts.c. an action requires a formal declaration of war.d. time is of the essence due to a crisis.

The president's influence in foreign-policy making is strongest when

a. there is divided government.

b. congressional leaders are foreign policy experts.

c. an action requires a formal declaration of war.

d. time is of the essence due to a crisis.