The President Can Create Legally Binding Understandings Between the United

question 122

Multiple Choice

The president can create legally binding understandings between the United States and another country without seeking the advice and consent of the Senate by using

• A)a treaty.
• B)an executive agreement.
• C)executive privilege.
• D)an executive order.
• E)the presidential prerogative.

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Definitions:

Messenger RNA

A type of RNA molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it directs protein synthesis.

Gene Expression

Multistep process by which the information in a gene guides assembly of an RNA or protein product. Includes transcription and translation.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid. Nucleic acid with roles in gene expression. Most are single-stranded chains of ribonucleotides (adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil). See messenger RNA, transfer RNA, ribosomal RNA.