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The Senate — Quiz

Question 2 • CA 2026 Civics and Economics

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

Answer
A
approve international treaties.
B
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
C
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
D
advise during negotiations.

Explanation

The Constitution gives the Senate a role in approving treaties negotiated by the president. A treaty takes effect only after at least two-thirds of the senators present consent to it. The Senate does not negotiate the treaty or sign it; those are not its constitutional responsibilities.

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