American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Who has the power to ratify treaties in the United States?

1. President.

2. Supreme Court.

3. Congress.

4. State governors.

The correct answer is: Congress.

Treaties are formal agreements or contracts between two or more countries. They are a way for countries to establish their relationships with one another and to cooperate on various issues such as trade, security, or human rights. In the United States, the power to ratify treaties is given to the Senate, which is part of the Congress. This process is outlined in the Constitution, which states that treaties can only be ratified with the "advice and consent" of the Senate, meaning that they must first give their approval. This means that while the President may negotiate treaties and the Supreme Court may interpret them, it is ultimately up to Congress to ratify them. Therefore, options A (President) and B (Supreme Court) are incorrect because they do not have the final say in the ratification process. Option D (State governors) is also incorrect as this power solely belongs to the federal government