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.

Realize the extent of an agent’s authority in managing property and contracting for necessary repairs.

Recognize the conditions under which a principal’s ratification of a contract can be implied from conduct.

Identify the scenarios in which principals are liable for agents’ misrepresentations.

Understand the concept of direct liability and respondeat superior liability.

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