vocab 1
An agreement between the President of the U.S. and another country, made without needing Senate approval.
Executive Agreement
A person who is no longer welcome in a country, often used in diplomatic contexts to expel foreign diplomats.
Persona Non Grata
The authority of the President to issue executive orders and make rules or regulations that have the force of law.
Ordinance Power
A formal agreement between countries, often signed by their leaders or representatives
Treaty
The right of the President to keep certain communications confidential, especially in matters relating to national security or executive decisions
Executive Privilege
A directive issued by the President that has the power of law, used to manage the operations of the federal government
Executive Order
The formal acknowledgment of a country's government or status by another country.
Recognition
A special veto power the President has when they do not sign a bill within 10 days (excluding Sundays) while Congress is adjourned, effectively preventing it from becoming law.
Pocket Veto
The power to reject individual provisions of a bill, rather than vetoing the whole bill (note: this power was ruled unconstitutional at the federal level).
Line-item Veto
A temporary delay or cancellation of a punishment, especially in criminal cases.
Reprieve
The act of forgiving a person for a crime, removing any penalties or punishments
Pardon
The reduction of a criminal sentence, often from a harsher penalty to a less severe one.
Commutation
The power of a President or governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature.
Veto
The act of showing mercy or leniency, especially in granting pardons or reducing sentences.
Clemency
A pardon granted to a group of people, often for political offenses or crimes committed during a particular time.
Amnesty