The Senate plays a unique role in U.S. international relations. The Constitution authorizes the president to make treaties, but the president must then submit them to the Senate for its approval by a two-thirds vote. ... The State Department formulates and implements the president's foreign policy
Explanation: The Senate plays a novel role in U.S. mediation. The Constitution authorizes the president to form treaties, but the president must then submit them to the Senate for its approval by a two-thirds vote. The State Department formulates and implements the president's policy.
