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Treaties

Definition

A treaty is an agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law such as sovereign states and international organizations.

Related terms

Ratification: The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

International Law: A body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognized by nations as binding in their relations with one another.

Sovereign State: A political entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area.

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AP US Government - 2.4 Roles and Power of the President

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Which part of congress has power to ratify treaties?
In which role does the President have the authority to negotiate treaties with other countries?
What allows Congress to check Presidential power by rejecting appointments or refusing to approve treaties?
Which court hears cases that involve federal law and treaties at first instance?
Which court case confirmed that treaties made under authority of the U.S are supreme law of land?

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