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 is responsible for proposing and approving treaties in the United States. This power is granted by the Constitution, specifically in Article II, Section 2, which states that the President has the power, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties with other countries. This means that the President has the authority to negotiate and sign treaties, but they must be approved by a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate. While the Supreme Court and state governors may play important roles in the functioning of the government, they do not have the power to propose and approve treaties. The Supreme Court's main role is to interpret and uphold laws, while state governors primarily oversee the operations of their respective states. Congress, while also a key branch of government, does not have the authority to propose and approve treaties on its own, although it is involved in the approval process through its role in the Senate.