Who Makes U.S. Foreign Policy?

The president is very influential in US foreign policy, and directs the nation's war-waging, treaties, and diplomatic relations.

The secretary of state and secretary of defense play key roles in assisting the president with foreign policy.

Prominent bureaucratic organizations shaping U.S. foreign policy include the State Department, the Defense Department, and the CIA.

Two constitutional clauses, the Constitution and Foreign Commerce Clause and the War Power Clause, give Congress foreign policy powers.

Foreign policy interest groups are domestic advocacy organizations which seek to influence the government's foreign policy.

The media has changed how citizens perceive and approach about U.S. Foreign Policy in the 20th century.