Before a treaty can go into effect, which of the following must occur?
A. It must be submitted to the United Nations for approval.
B. It must be ratified by the Supreme Court.
C. It must be approved by three-fourths of the state governments.
D. It must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
E. It must be approved by a majority vote in both houses of Congress.
Answer: D
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