quiz 14 study guide Flashcards

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Diplomat

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an official representing a country abroad

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executive agreement

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a formal agreement between the U.S president
and the leaders of other nations that does not require senate approval

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Persona non grata

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A diplomatic or consular officer who is not acceptable to the government or sovereign to whom he or she is credited.

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Recognition

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A declaration of intent by one state to recognize another power as a “state” within the meaning of international law

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Treaty

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a binding agreement between nations that becomes part of international law

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Rebuke

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an expression of strong disapproval

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Supersede

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To take the place of as by reason of superior worth or right; to set something aside.

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What did the Framers of the constitution expect out of the presidency

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The framers of the Constitution were wary of executive power because they saw it as the most likely source of tyranny.

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why has presidential power grown?

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because of Americas growth as a nation

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How can the supreme court check the growth of presidential power?

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Judicial reveiw, can declare acts of the president unconstitutional

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What are the sequence of steps in the confirmation of a supreme court justice.

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The president nominates someone for a vacancy on the court, then the senate votes to confirm them by a majority rule.

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how is a treaty different from an executive agreement?

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They are both international agreements, but a treaty requires the consent of senate, where as a executive agreement does not.

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