Question

“Fast track” authority is granted to _____.

Answer 1

“Fast track” authority is granted to the President so he or she can draft trade agreements with minimal interference from Congress. Option A is correct.

The fast track authority for brokering trade agreements constitutes the authority of the President of the United States to negotiate international agreements that Congress can approve or deny but cannot amend or filibuster.

Fast track negotiating authority is an impermanent power granted by Congress to the President.

Answer 2

“Fast track” authority is granted to the President so he or she can draft trade agreements with minimal interference from Congress, since not doing so would have led to detrimental delays.