Question

which of the following is an example of an executive agreement?

the president signs legally binding nuclear arms terms with iran without seeking congressional approval

the president negotiates an agreement with china and submits it to the senate for ratification

the president changes a regulation on undocumented immigrant status without congressional approval

the president issues recommendations to the department of justice on what the meaning of a new criminal statute is

Explanation:

An executive agreement is a binding international agreement made by the president without seeking congressional approval. The first option describes the president signing a legally binding nuclear arms terms with Iran without congressional approval, which fits the definition of an executive agreement. The second option involves submitting to the Senate for ratification (more like a treaty process). The third option is about changing a regulation (not an international agreement). The fourth option is about issuing recommendations (not a binding international agreement).

Answer:

The president signs legally binding nuclear arms terms with Iran without seeking congressional approval.