American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Who has the power to propose and approve treaties in the United States?

1. President.

2. Supreme Court.

3. Congress.

4. State governors.

The correct answer is: President.

The President has the power to propose and approve treaties in the United States. This is because the Constitution gives the President the power to conduct foreign affairs on behalf of the United States. Although the Supreme Court has a crucial role in interpreting treaties, they do not have the authority to propose or approve them. Congress also plays a role in the treaty-making process, but they can only ratify or reject treaties that are proposed by the President. State governors do not have any role in the treaty-making process at the federal level, as foreign affairs are handled by the national government.