Question

the constitution also gives specific enumerated powers to the senate alone. read part of article ii of the constitution. then answer the question below.
article ii, section 2
the president shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the senators present concur; and the president shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the supreme court, and all other officers of the united states...
concur: agree
which of the following statements are true? select all that apply.
the senate can confirm the presidents nominees for the supreme court and for other public offices.
the senate has the power to nominate ambassadors and judges for the president to approve.
foreign treaties need to be approved by two - thirds of the senate to go into effect.
the senate has the power to advise the president on foreign treaties.

Explanation:

1. For the first statement: Article II, Section 2 states the president nominates, and the Senate confirms (via advice and consent) Supreme Court judges and other U.S. officers, so this is true.
2. For the second statement: The text says the president nominates ambassadors and judges, with Senate approval—not the other way around, so this is false.
3. For the third statement: The text specifies treaties need the concurrence (approval) of two-thirds of Senators present to take effect, so this is true.
4. For the fourth statement: The text explicitly says the president makes treaties "by and with the advice and consent of the Senate," meaning the Senate advises on foreign treaties, so this is true.

Answer:

• The Senate can confirm the president's nominees for the Supreme Court and for other public offices.
• Foreign treaties need to be approved by two-thirds of the Senate to go into effect.
• The Senate has the power to advise the president on foreign treaties.