Question

Discuss any two ways in which the United States Senate limits the exercise of Presidential power.

Answer 1

The following are the ways in which the United States Senate limits Presidential power:

1. All appointments made by the President, including those of judges, are valid only if authorised by the Senate.
2. All treaties concluded by the President become legitimate and operative only after being ratified by the Senate with a 2/3rd majority.
3. The House of Representatives has been given the authority to establish charges, while the Senate has been given "sole power" to attempt impeachment. The Senate serves as the court of impeachment, investigating the charges against the president. The Senate renders its verdict.