Question

When the President creates a treaty or an executive agreement, only one truly involves the system of checks and balances. Choose the answer that accurately describes how the checks and balances system works.

-A treaty requires presidential ratification to become effective.
-A treaty requires approval of the Senate with a two-thirds majority vote.
-An executive agreement requires an incoming President’s reauthorization to remain in force.
-An executive agreement requires agreement between the President and the head of state of a foreign country.

Answer 1

The answer would be the second one.

Answer 2

A treaty involves the system of checks and balances by requiring a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate, while an executive agreement usually bypasses the legislative branch.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of the U.S. system of checks and balances, treaties require a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate for approval, which reflects the involvement of the legislative branch in the treaty process. This process starts with the president negotiating a treaty, followed by the Senate providing its 'advice and consent' through the required vote, and concluding with the president ratifying the treaty. On the other hand, an executive agreement is generally entered into solely by the executive branch, often without the need for congressional approval, unless it involves commitments that may require legislative action, such as financial commitments. Therefore, the answer that demonstrates the system of checks and balances at work is: 'A treaty requires approval of the Senate with a two-thirds majority vote.'