Government - 3 Flashcards
Executive agreement
A pact made by the president directly with the head of a foreign state; a binding internationonal agreement
Extradition
The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state returned to that state
Cabinet
Presidential advisory body, traditionally made made up of the heads of the executive departments and other officers
free excersize clause
The second part of the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom, which guarantees of religious freedom, which guarantees of religious freedom.
senatorial courtesy
Custom that the senate will not approve a presidential appointment opposed by a majority party senator from the state in which the appointe would serve
Enabling act
A congressional act act directing the people of a united states territory to frame a proposed state constitution as a step towards admission to the Union