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RCMultiple Choice

The Presidency and Its Powers — Cumulative exam

Question 21 • (2026-2027) Riggin -- American Government 2nd Nine Weeks (1st Semester) BLDG

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

Answer
a
approve international treaties.
a
advise during negotiations.
h
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
n
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.

Explanation

The Constitution gives the president the power to make treaties, but only with the Senate’s advice and consent. The Senate approves a treaty by a two-thirds vote of senators present. Therefore, the Senate’s role is to approve international treaties, not negotiate or sign them.

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