Legislative Checks on Executive Treaty Powers

Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Checks And Balances

The framers of the Constitution designed the system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch of government from gaining excess power.

In this context, consider the specific mechanisms through which the legislative branch can exercise control over the executive branch.

Which of the following actions by the legislative branch exemplifies its power to check the executive branch, particularly in relation to international treaties?

The Senate must approve treaties negotiated by the President by a two-thirds majority.

The House of Representatives can directly negotiate foreign treaties.

The Vice President can veto actions taken by the President regarding foreign policy.

Congress can issue executive orders to counter international agreements made by the President.

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