Question

What does the word ‘ratify' mean?

A. the process of formal approval
B. the appointment of an officer
C. to deny a treaty
D. to veto legislation

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. the process of formal approval


This word can be found for example in the context of ratification of constitutional Amendments by the states: It's a process of formal adoption of those amendments, a process of formal approval.

Similarly, international treaties have to be often ratified by the parliaments.