Question

how is the presidents treaty - making power limited?
a. the senate negotiates treaties, and the president may only approve or veto them without alteration.
b. two - thirds of the senate must approve a treaty before it may take effect.
c. congress must vote in favor of opening negotiations before the president may negotiate a treaty.
d. the president may only make treaties with nations that are formal allies of the united states.
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article ii of the u.s. constitution outlines the structure and functions of the executive branch. below is an excerpt from article ii.
article ii. section 2. the president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the united states, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the united states; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the united states, except in cases of impeachment. he shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the

Explanation:

The U.S. Constitution (Article II, Section 2) states that the President can make treaties with the "Advice and Consent of the Senate, provided two - thirds of the Senators present concur". This means that the President's treaty - making power is limited by the requirement of a two - thirds Senate approval.

• Option A is incorrect because it is the President who negotiates treaties, not the Senate.
• Option C is wrong as there is no such requirement that Congress must vote to open negotiations before the President can negotiate a treaty.
• Option D is incorrect as the President can make treaties with non - ally nations as well (subject to Senate approval).

Answer:

B. Two - thirds of the Senate must approve a treaty before it may take effect.