Before a Treaty Can Go into Effect, Which of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

Before a treaty can go into effect, which of the following must occur?

• A) It must be submitted to the United Nations for approval.
• B) It must be ratified by the Supreme Court.
• C) It must be approved by three-fourths of the state governments.
• D) It must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
• E) It must be approved by a majority vote in both houses of Congress.

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Definitions:

Thrust Sheets

Large sections of the Earth's crust that have been moved horizontally over other rocks by tectonic forces.

Ocean Floor

The bottom surface of an ocean basin, consisting of various geological features including trenches, volcanoes, and flat plains.

Cross Section

A diagram or model that shows a vertical slice through structures or materials, revealing internal features.

Oceanic Plateau

Large, elevated areas of the seafloor, characterized by thick crusts and often formed by volcanic activity or mantle plumes.