G2

(a) Identify two formal constitutional powers of the President in making foreign policy.
The president has the title of the Commander in Chief of the military forces, meaning he has the supreme authority, or the final say in war discussions. The president also has the ability to make treaties, as seen by Obama going overseas countless times to negotiate with different countries. The president can also appoint diplomats, a representative of the United States. 

(b) Identify two formal constitutional powers of Congress in making foreign policy.
To begin, Congress has the ability to declare war on foreign nations. Congress also has the final say on treaties, however only the president can negotiate the wording. Congress also has control of the governments spending habits through the use of appropriations committees. If they do not like the policies the president is funding, Congress can simply cut off the money supply. 

(c) Identify two informal powers of the President that contribute to the President's advantage over Congress in making foreign policy.
The president is seen as more important compared to Congress as a whole. The president is seen as a global leader, whereas Congress is looked upon as simply a member of the United States Government. As a result of this, the president has more access to global media, meaning he can get his word out faster than other people could. The president can also make executive treaties that only last as long as the president and the head of another nation are both in charge of their nations. 

(d) Explain how each of the informal powers described in (c) contributes to the President's advantage over Congress in making foreign policy.
An informal power is a power that is no directly stated in the constitution. As said in answer C, the president is looked upon as a more reliable source, meaning he has more access to the media. The president is looked upon as the older version of a poster child for America. When discussing foreign policy on another countries territory, the president is more known than a member of Congress. When asking who Barack Obama is, everybody knows. When asking who Tim Kaine is however, the response will most likely be lesser. Lastly, the president has an easier time with foreign policy because of the respect that is associated with the presidency. Being president is a rough job, and it's an honor to have the title Mr. President. The president is looked upon more highly than a member of Congress since the job is more prestigious.