Presidents Can Avoid Ratification of a Treaty by Simply Announcing

question 54

Multiple Choice

Presidents can avoid ratification of a treaty by simply announcing that the United States will comply with its requirements. The disadvantage of this strategy is that

• A) it limits the ability of the president to enforce the treaty.
• B) it requires a congressional resolution to make the treaty politically viable.
• C) it is illegal according to earlier rulings by the Supreme Court.
• D) a future president may simply ignore it.

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Definitions:

Compromises

Agreements made to settle disputes where each party makes concessions to come to a resolution that is acceptable to all involved.

FASB

The Financial Accounting Standards Board, an independent organization responsible for establishing accounting and financial reporting standards in the United States.

Statement

A written or documented representation of facts or opinions, especially financial in nature.

Discussion Memorandum

A document prepared to outline topics or issues for discussion, often used in accounting and policy setting environments.