Post #38214 by bighairymike on the US Policy board

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The President's power is more in foreign affairs, which aren't really the area of legislative power.

Quibble. I believe the Senate has to ratify a treaty. Though, the executive negotiates the treaty (I believe). Once ratified, it is law.- 1pg

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Treaties are only a part of Foreign policy, an important but nevertheless small part as well. It should be obvious that most of the Foreign Policy activity by the POTUS and the State department and roving congressional committees is unrelated to a treaty.

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