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The only branch of the United States Federal Government that can enter into treaties with other sovereign nations is the legislative branch.
The Legislative Branch
In the US government, it is the Department of State (State Department).
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The Senate ratifies treaties entered into by the executive branch of government.
In the US government, it is the Department of State (State Department).
In the US government, it is the Department of State (State Department).
it is the supreme authority of senate to ratify treaties with foreign nations by a majority of vote.
Often times an agreement between two or more nations are called "Treaties". Major treaties that are negotiated by the US Dept. of State, must be ratified by the US Senate.Generally speaking, most nations negotiate treaties but they are not finalized until another part of their government approves the treaty.
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In the United States, the Executive branch provides the process for signing and approving treaties with foreign entities (generally the responsibility of the President).However, the Legislative branch (specifically the Senate) is responsible for ratifying any treaty signed by the President. A two-thirds majority in the Senate must approve the treaty in question for it to be officially ratified.
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