Question

which statement accurately describes checks and balances in the treaty - making process?
a the need for a supermajority vote in the senate means multiple people are involved in authorizing the treaty.
b both chambers of congress must approve a treaty, preventing one chamber from holding too much power.
c the constitution requires a committee of senators to be part of treaty negotiations with foreign officials.
d the president can veto the senates decision to ratify a treaty with a foreign country.

Explanation:

The United States Constitution (Article II, Section 2) gives the President the power to make treaties, but they must be ratified by a two - thirds vote in the Senate. This supermajority requirement in the Senate (a form of checks and balances) means that multiple people (senators) are involved in authorizing the treaty.

• Option B is incorrect because only the Senate (not both chambers of Congress) ratifies treaties.
• Option C is incorrect as there is no such constitutional requirement for a committee of senators to be part of treaty negotiations.
• Option D is incorrect because the President proposes treaties, and the Senate ratifies them. The President does not veto the Senate's decision on treaties.

Answer:

A. The need for a supermajority vote in the Senate means multiple people are involved in authorizing the treaty.