The President of the United States enters into an agreement with Country X to enhance bilateral trade relations without seeking Senate approval. A group of lawmakers claims that this agreement does not constitute a valid treaty and therefore lacks the force of law. What is the most likely outcome of this situation?
The agreement is subject to congressional veto and does not automatically have the force of law.
The agreement is an executive agreement and has the force of law without Senate approval.
The agreement is invalid because all treaties must be approved by a two-thirds majority in the Senate.
The agreement is not a treaty and requires legislation to have the force of law.
The agreement is considered an executive agreement, which the President can enter into without Senate approval and has the force of law, unlike treaties that require a two-thirds Senate majority for ratification.
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