An executive agreement is an international agreement made by the executive branch of the U.S. government without formal consent from the Senate. They are enforceable as long as they do not conflict with current domestic law.
An executive agreement is an international agreement made by the executive branch of the U.S. government without formal consent from the Senate.
Unlike treaties, executive agreements do not require two-thirds approval from the Senate to be ratified.
They are enforceable as long as they do not conflict with current domestic law.
Executive agreements are often used by presidents as a faster and more efficient alternative to treaties, especially in cases where treaties are difficult to get ratified.