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Treaty

Government; American government

Formal agreement between sovereign nations to create or restrict rights and responsibilities. In the U. S. All treaties must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.

Natural law

Government; American government

As used by natural rights philosophers – a moral rule discovered by the use of reason, which everyone should obey at all times and places.

Supremacy clause

Government; American government

Article VI, Section 2, of the Constitution, which states that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States "shall be the supreme law of the land," binding on the ...

Inalienable rights

Government; American government

Fundamental rights of the people that may not be taken away. A phrase used in the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.

A legislative measure, designated "S. J. Res. " and numbered consecutively upon introduction, which requires the approval of both chambers and, with one exception, is submitted (just as a bill) to ...

Advice and consent

Government; American government

Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate ...

Party conference

Government; American government

The organisation of all party members in the chamber. The conferences elect the party and committee leaders as well as rank-and-file committee members from their party. The conferences meet ...