U.S. Congressional foreign policy decisions

Definition

U.S. Congressional foreign policy decisions refer to actions taken by Congress regarding how the United States interacts with other countries. These decisions can include legislation related to international relations, treaties, trade agreements, military interventions or aid programs.

Related terms

Executive Agreements: These are international agreements made by the President without Senate approval but still have legal force.

Isolationism: A policy advocating for keeping away from involvement in world affairs and focusing only on domestic issues.

Marshall Plan: A U.S. program that provided financial aid to Western European countries after World War II to help rebuild their economies and prevent communism from spreading.