govment 9 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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chief of state
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term for the president as the ceremonial head of the united states, the symbol of all the people of the nation.
2
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executive agreement
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a pact made y the president directly with the head of a foreign state
3
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executive order
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directive, rule or regulation issued by a chief executive or subordinates based upon constitutional or statutory authority and having the force of law
4
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presidential succession
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scheme where presidential vacancy is filled
5
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reprieve
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an official postponement of the execution of an sentence
6
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treaty
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a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states
