Congress and Foreign Affairs

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor

This course examines the role of Congress in legislation, appropriations, shaping policy, and oversight of the Executive Branch in the areas of foreign policy and national security. The authorities, tools, and processes Congress uses are examined, along with the opportunities, constraints, and external pressures Congress faces in asserting its preferences and prerogatives. Students gain insight into managing the complex dynamics between the Legislative and Executive Branches with respect to their individual and shared functions, challenges, and responsibilities.