Executive Agreements
Definition
These are international agreements made by the President of the United States with foreign nations, without needing Senate approval.
Analogy
Think of executive agreements like a handshake deal between two friends. They agree on something and move forward without needing to get approval from their parents (the Senate).
Related terms
Treaty: A formal agreement between two or more states in reference to peace, alliance, commerce, or other international relations.
Executive Order: A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government.
Foreign Policy: The strategies and goals that guide a nation's relations with other countries.
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Which function of Congress has been consistently used to balance the power of executive agreements?
How has Barack Obama’s reliance on executive agreements influenced foreign policy practices?
Which strategy does Congress use most often to limit executive agreements?
What impact did the Cold War have on executive agreements made by U.S. Presidents?
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