How do executive agreements differ from treaties?

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A treaty requires approval by the Senate; an executive agreement does not.
A treaty requires approval by the Senate; an executive agreement does not.

Executive agreements are valid across administrations; treaties are not.
Executive agreements are valid across administrations; treaties are not.

The Senate ratifies treaties that were executive agreements from the previous administration.
The Senate ratifies treaties that were executive agreements from the previous administration.

The president negotiates treaties. The Senate makes executive agreements.
The president negotiates treaties. The Senate makes executive agreements.

A treaty is a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states, which is approved by the Senate. On the other hand, an executive agreement is a less formal arrangement between the United States and foreign nations, which does not require Senate approval. Executive agreements are used to deal with a wide range of issues, including trade relations, military cooperation, environmental protection, and cultural exchanges. Unlike treaties, executive agreements are not binding on future administrations, and they can be terminated by either party with little notice.