Question

In order to get around the need for Senate approval of treaties, many contemporary presidents have made use of ________ in foreign affairs.

a. diplomacy
b. international protocols
c. executive immunity
d. executive agreements
e. bypass agreements

Answer 1

Contemporary presidents have used executive agreements to bypass the need for Senate approval of treaties in foreign affairs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Many contemporary presidents have utilized executive agreements in order to get around the need for Senate approval of treaties in foreign affairs. Executive agreements are formal agreements negotiated between two countries but not ratified by a legislature as a treaty must be. They are considered enforceable as long as the provisions do not conflict with current domestic law and do not require congressional action.