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Paralegal

Category - Legal System

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Under the Constitution, treaties are ______________________.
  1. Given less weight than state law.
  2. Binding on the other branches of government when signed by the President.
  3. Negotiated by the Senate and enforced by the judiciary.
  4. Negotiated by the President and ratified by the Senate.
Explanation
Answer: D - Negotiated by the President and ratified by the Senate. Once ratified by the Senate, a treaty has the same authority as federal law. By contrast, the President may also enter executive agreements, which are not ratified by the Senate, but do not carry the same authority as federal statutes.
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