Who makes treaties for the United States?
The president makes treaties for the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Short AnswerThe president, with the advice and consent of the Senate
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle II, Section 2 gives the president power to make treaties by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 ↗
He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur…
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