<P> The body of law governing U.S. foreign policy recognizes three mechanisms by which the United States enters into binding international obligations . The term `` treaty '' is used in a more restricted legal sense than in international law . U.S. law distinguishes what it calls treaties from congressional - executive agreements and executive agreements . All three classes are considered treaties under international law ; they are distinct only from the perspective of internal United States law . Distinctions among the three concern their method of ratification : by two - thirds of the Senate , by normal legislative process , or by the President alone , respectively . The Treaty Clause empowers the President to make or enter into treaties with the `` advice and consent '' of two - thirds of the Senate . In contrast , normal legislation becomes law after approval by simple majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and the signature of the President . </P>
<P> The body of law governing U.S. foreign policy recognizes three mechanisms by which the United States enters into binding international obligations . The term `` treaty '' is used in a more restricted legal sense than in international law . U.S. law distinguishes what it calls treaties from congressional - executive agreements and executive agreements . All three classes are considered treaties under international law ; they are distinct only from the perspective of internal United States law . Distinctions among the three concern their method of ratification : by two - thirds of the Senate , by normal legislative process , or by the President alone , respectively . The Treaty Clause empowers the President to make or enter into treaties with the `` advice and consent '' of two - thirds of the Senate . In contrast , normal legislation becomes law after approval by simple majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and the signature of the President . </P>
what kinds of treaties can the president make
what kinds of treaties can the president make
treaties congressional - executive agreements executive agreements
treaties congressional - executive agreements executive agreements