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| − | [[ | + | Under the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]], [[president]]ial nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the [[Senate]], and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/advice_and_consent.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:30, August 22, 2010
Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.[1]