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Yes, of course the president can. I believe it was the Louisiana Purchase that the president bought without asking the congress. When asked that the president did not have the power to buy the land. He said that he did have the power to "negotiate" treaties.

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What position of the President administration helps negotiate treaties with other countries?

It is the Secretary of State's job to negotiate treaties.


Who has the power to negotiate treaties?

The Secretary of State negotiates treaties but they must be approved by the President and ratified by the Senate.


The president has sole power to negotiate and sign treaties however?

Yes


Which member of the president's administration helps negotiate treaties with other countries?

The secretary of state.


How can the president make treaties and appoint ambassadors?

The president can negotiate treaties, but they must be ratified by the senate to go into effect. He can appoint ambassadors, and they also must be approved by the senate.


Does the president have the power to negotiate treaties with or without permssion or consent of congress?

Through the Department of State and the Department of Defense, the President is responsible for the protection of Americans abroad and of foreign nationals in the United States. The President decides whether to recognize new nations and new governments, and negotiate treaties with other nations, which become binding on the United States when approved by two-thirds of the Senate. The president may also negotiate "executive agreements" with foreign powers that are not subject to Senate confirmation. I believe the president can negotiate treaties, but they do not take effect until the Senate votes to ratify them.


Did President Bush negotiate any treaties without congressional consent?

No treaty by ANY president is valid without the consent of the Legislature.


What branch of us government has power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations?

The executive branch of the U.S. government has the power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations. Specifically, the President negotiates treaties, but they must be ratified by a two-thirds majority in the Senate to become legally binding. This system ensures a check on the President's power by requiring Senate approval for international agreements.


As chief diplomat what can the president do?

He can and does meet with foreign heads of state and negotiate treaties and other accords or agreements. However, any treaties he makes are not binding unless the Senate ratifies them.


The president has the power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations but such agreements on behalf of the US must be approved by?

The Senate has the right of ratification.


Who can make treaties?

The Executive Branch makes the Treaty, this branch includes the President, the US Senate ratifies the Treaty by a two thirds majority. Only then is it effective.


Who has the power to negotiate treaties with other contries?

In the United States, that power is vested in the President, but the treaties must be approved by the Senate. This is Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, of the Constitution.