A | B |
Executive Article | States that the executive power shall be vested in a President of the US |
Mass Media | Forms of communication, especially radio, TV, internet |
Imperial Presidency | Paints the President to be almost like an emperor |
Oath of Office | Sworn by the President the first day that he takes office |
Executive order | A directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law |
Ordinance Power | Power to issue new laws |
Treaty | A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states |
Executive Agreement | A pact between the President and the head of a foreign state, or between their subordinates |
Recognition | Acknowledgement the legal existence of that country and its government |
Persona Non Grata | An unwelcome person |
Line-Item Veto | Veto a protion of a bill |
Reprieve | The postponent of the execution of a sentence |
Pardon | Legal forgiveness of a crime |
Clemency | Mercy or leniency |
Commutation | Power to commute the length of a sentence or a fine imposed by the court |
Amnesty | A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators |