G2

a) One formal power of the President is the power to conduct diplomatic missions and make foreign policies for the U.S. Another constitutional power the President has is the power to deploy troops in foreign countries as Commander in Chief.

b) One formal constitutional power of Congress is the power to declare war. Another constitutional power is their power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and the states.

c) One informal power that the president has which gives him advantage over congress in foreign policy making is the power to use the media to publicize events. Another informal power he has is the power to attend meetings with leaders of foreign countries, giving him the advantage to make agreements and informal treaties of his own with these nations.

d) The power to use the media to his advantage helps the president because he can influence the public to take certain stances on foreign issues by expressing bias and persuading the viewers. The power to attend meetings with foreign leaders gives him the advantage to make personal agreements and informal treaties of his own with these leaders, deciding issues of trade and compromising regulations on trade, along with how closely or harshly these trade laws are enforced.