The Senate's Power to Confirm Appointments and to Ratify Treaties

question 74

Multiple Choice

The Senate's power to confirm appointments and to ratify treaties are examples of which of the following?

• A) a legislative check on presidential duties
• B) key features of a parliamentary system
• C) the vague powers conveyed by the Constitution
• D) unitary government

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