Legislative Approval Sometimes Required
Some constitutions require legislative approval only for certain kinds of treaties or for treaties that touch major issues outlined in the constitution. For example, some constitutions specifically require legislative approval for treaties that entail the amendment of laws or the creation of financial commitments or security obligations. Other constitutions require legislative approval depending on the type of agreement at issue. For example, in some countries, a treaty requires approval by the legislature, while a lower level of agreement, such as an executive agreement, does not.