Question

Treaty, generally speaking, binds States which are parties to the treaty. A State becomes party to the treaty by

• A. Signing the treaty
• B. Ratifying the treaty
• C. Enforcing the treaty
• D. Enacting domestic legislation to implement the treaty

Hint:

Ratification is the key step for treaty obligation; signing alone is not sufficient in international law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A state becomes a party to a treaty through ratification, which signifies its consent to be bound by the treaty’s obligations, as per the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969). Signing indicates intent, but ratification formalizes commitment. Thus, the correct answer is: \[ {\text{Ratifying the treaty}} \]