"The USA could not become a member of the league of natuons" Why ?
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The USA could not become a member as the US Congress refused to sanction the proposal of the President Woodrow Wilson even though he was very active in the formation of the League. So this is the main and the major reason that the USA could not become a member of the league of nations
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The approval of the Senate is necessary for all federal appointments made by the President. In this sphere, one convention “Senatorial Courtesy” plays very important part. It means that the Senate expects that the President in nominating certain office-holders will select persons who are satisfactory to the Senator(s) from the state in which the offices are located. If suggestions of such Senators arc ignored by the President, there is every possibility that the Senate will reject, the nominations made by the President. The approval of the Senate is, however, not necessary when the. President removes some officers.
The second executive function of the Senate is in connection with foreign policy. Constitution of the USA says that all treaties made by the President will have to be endorsed by the Senate. By its rejection of treaties negotiated by the President with other countries, the Senate may alienate foreign governments. There is a long record of treaties killed by the Senate. Inspite of the strong, advocacy of President Woodrow Wilson, the USA could not become a member of the League of-Nations because the Senate was opposed to it. These two executive powers, are enjoyed by the Senate exclusively. The House of Representative does not share such powers. Moreover, the Senate shares with the House of Representatives the power of declare war.