A slate of five NBA games are set to be played throughout Christmas. Teams like LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers and Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs will suit up, but one of the more intriguing matchups is between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers.
Treaties, which require approval by the U.S. Senate, used to be more common, but now are a relatively rare occurrence. Presidents of both parties have instead opted to enter into so-called executive agreements, which for the most part donât require congressional authorization. Treaties are binding.
The president enters into a general agreement and signs a deal BEFORE Congress approves legislation. Thus, the process for Congressâ approval is equally important as the trade negotiations with foreign leaders. The legislative process for free trade agreements was established in Section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974.