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Sara Assad has been serving as president for several years. She has decided to join a treaty with Canada and Mexico to fight against water pollution in North America.

What can Congress do if they want to place a check on the president’s power?

Congress can have the Supreme Court rule on whether the treaty is legal.
Congress can vote to approve the treaty with a simple majority approval.
Congress can vote to approve the treaty with a two-thirds approval.
Congress can veto the treaty before it becomes a law.

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Answer:

Congress can vote to approve the treaty with a two-thirds approval.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a part of the checks and balances system in the U.S. government where treaties must be ratified by a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate to become effective.

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