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.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option based on U.S. constitutional law regarding the president's treaty - making power:

• Option A: The president is the one who negotiates treaties, not the Senate. So this option is incorrect.
• Option B: According to the U.S. Constitution, the president can negotiate treaties, but for a treaty to take effect, it needs the approval of two - thirds of the Senate. This is a correct statement about the limitation on the president's treaty - making power.
• Option C: The president has the authority to start treaty negotiations without prior congressional approval to open negotiations. So this option is wrong.
• Option D: The president can make treaties with any foreign nation, not just formal allies. So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

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