The United States Constitution gives the President the power to commit the country to a treaty. However, he needs the approval of two-thirds of the senators for the treaty to take effect.
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By strict as well as common constitutional interpretation (and practice) he does not have that power.Normally the "State Department" will negotiate a treaty, and then the legislative body will approve it; the President can veto it but that veto can be over-ridden by congressional vote.
Congress approves Secretary of State.
- override presidential veto - reject treaties and presidential appointments - impeach and remove the president - impeach and remove Supreme Court members - create lower courts - propose amendments to overturn court decisions
The first is the states legislative body can approve the amendment. The other is the states consititutional convention delegates are authorized to approve the amendment. The full details can be found in Article Five.
The U.S. President and Vice President are elected by the special body called the Electoral College. Each state has electors that are appointed. In total, there are 538 electors.
The Senate is the congressional body that must approve the President's cabinet. According to Article II Section 2 paragraph 2, advise and consent of the Senate for treaties and appointments requires 2/3 votes.
the congressional body that approves the president's ambassador selections is the SENATE
By strict as well as common constitutional interpretation (and practice) he does not have that power.Normally the "State Department" will negotiate a treaty, and then the legislative body will approve it; the President can veto it but that veto can be over-ridden by congressional vote.
The Senate
The Senate must approve the president's cabinet.
which congressional body indictments of accused federal officials, like president?
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No, the Supreme Court is not a legislative body. The Executive and Legislative branches makes treaties and pass legislation; the Supreme Court has the right to evaluate the constitutionality of these actions if they are challenged by parties with standing.
The House of Representatives can impeach the President. The Senate conducts the trial and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides for the President.
Congress approves Secretary of State.
2/3 vote of Senate
- override presidential veto - reject treaties and presidential appointments - impeach and remove the president - impeach and remove Supreme Court members - create lower courts - propose amendments to overturn court decisions