In the United States, the Senate is responsible for these.
The Senate has not abused it power to review treaties and confirm nominations. This power was granted in the Constitution.
The Senate.
The power to make treaties and confirm the presidents appointments
The Senate has the power to approve treaties. It is able to approve presidential appointments such ambassadors. The Senate also has the power of filibuster and cloture.
The Executive Branch, under Article 2 of the constitution. He/she has the power to make treaties, appoint ambassadors and justices(judges) of the Supreme Court with the approval of 2/3 of the Senate.
To advise and give consent to treaties made by the president.
According to the Constitution, the president is Commander in Chief of the army and navy; this has been interpreted to grant different powers aside from actually directing the war. He also has the power to formulate treaties and appoint ambassadors (a power he shares with Congress), as well as the power to meet with ambassadors in wartime.
The Senate (legislative branch) must confirm (approve) these appointments by the President. Thus the power to appoint is divided
To advise and give consent to treaties made by the president
1. Grants or withholds money to carry out policies 2. Approves treaties and declares war
To advise and give consent to treaties made by the president.
1. The judicial branch has the power to interpret the law 2. The constitution gives the judicial branch a similar power concerning treaties with other countries 3.