American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who has the power to propose and approve treaties in the United States?

President.
Supreme Court.
Congress.
State governors.

The correct answer is: President.

The President of the United States is the chief executive of the country and is responsible for proposing treaties with other nations. These treaties must then be approved by the Senate before being ratified by the President. This process ensures checks and balances within the government and prevents one branch from having too much power. The Supreme Court primarily interprets laws and the Constitution, and does not have a role in proposing or approving treaties. While Congress does have a role in approving treaties, they do not have the power to propose them. State governors only have jurisdiction over their own state, and do not have a role in proposing or approving treaties at the federal level.