What is ratification?
Q: What is ratification?
A: Ratification is the confirmation of a treaty.
Q: How do countries ratify treaties?
A: Many countries must confirm a treaty either through their legislature or by a referendum (a vote of the people). In the past, treaties were signed by delegates chosen by the ruler of a country and ratified by the ruler before taking effect. The United States is only bound by a treaty if the Senate agrees.
Q: Who solved this issue in the past?
A: In the past, this issue was solved by dropping Amendment requirements.
Q: How does the UK ratify treaties?
A: The government in the UK ratifies treaties without needing agreement from House of Commons, but if it changes law then an act of parliament is needed.
Q: What was needed for Britain to enter European Union in 1973?
A: To enter European Union in 1973, Britain had to pass European Communities Act to make changes to law that were needed.
Q: Who signed Treaty of Versailles which ended First World War with Germany and set up League of Nations?
A: President Woodrow Wilson signed Treaty of Versailles which ended First World War with Germany and set up League of Nations.
