President Bellingham's administration wants to limit the development of chemical weapons in key nations in the Middle East, but Congress is unlikely to back a formal treaty. Which action the president may take to accomplish their policy agenda?

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Barton

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8 August, 13:17

President Bellingham's administration wants to limit the development of chemical weapons in key nations in the Middle East, but Congress is unlikely to back a formal treaty. Which action the president may take to accomplish their policy agenda?

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Colton Christensen · Answer 1

Negotiate an executive agreement with the heads of the Middle Eastern governments

Explanation:

The president of the state enjoys the informal power of negotiating executive agreements with the executive heads of the other governments. Executive agreements made by the president does not require Senate ratification for this purpose.

In the context, President Bellingham's administration requires to negotiate with the heads of the Middle Eastern government for an executive agreement for which they do not require the prior approval of the Senate.