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| − | Under the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]], | + | 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 02:35, November 15, 2007
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]