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3. Whereas the legislature is empowered to regulate the ratification of international treaties in the United States, in India it is mostly the domain of the executive. Examine the rationale and benefits of these two approaches with examples.

Approach:

Briefly explain the treaty making powers in India and USA and contrast it with democracies where Legislature also have a role to play in treaty making.

In the light of recommendations made by the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution and various SC rulings, critically analyze the issues involved.