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 legally binding international agreement made by the president without seeking congressional approval (unlike treaties which require Senate ratification). The first option shows the president signing a legally binding agreement (nuclear arms terms) with another country (Iran) without congressional approval, which fits the definition of an executive agreement. The second option is a treaty (needs Senate ratification). The third option is a domestic regulation change (not an international agreement). The fourth option is just issuing recommendations (not a binding international agreement).

Answer:

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