many american presidents have achieved more success in foreign policy than in domestic affairs because why?

Answer 1

Hi Erica,

The reason (oddly enough) is because the world stage is smaller than the national stage. In domestic policy, presidents have to deal with Congress, the states, the interest groups, etc, etc. In foreign policy, presidents only have to deal a handful of leaders around the world.

The number of people who count in foreign policy is suprisingly low. And while presidents must submit treaties to the Senate, the constitution gives presidents the sole right to make foreign policy. This is different from domestic policy, where Congress has always played a larger role.

Hope this helps. Cheers.

Answer 2

WHo said. Our foreign policy has been primarily disasters. I don't think we have instilled a better government in any country, except maybe in Europe. Look at our colonies. Cuba, Philipines and Liberia. THey are the worse performer in their own region. Look at other countries that America often interfer with. Panama and Haiti., both we invaded fairely recently to get rid of dictators.I think the only President in the last 50 years who had a succesful foreign policy was Nixon.

Answer 3

I don’t know which success you talk about.

Most of the American relationships have gotten bad now.

Answer 4

USUALLY BECAUSE OF CONGRESS.