execute
to enforce or to carry out
Electoral College
group of people who officially elect the President
devolve
transfer
solemnly
seriously or earnestly
Cabinet
group of presidential advisors
reprieve
order to delay punishment until higher court can hear case
pardon
a declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment
ambassador
an authorized representative of a nation
interpret
to offer an explanation; to clarify
jurisdiction
the authority to administer justice
full faith and credit clause
clause which requires that each state recognize the laws of other states
extradition
returning a suspected criminal to the state where the crime was committed
fugitive
person fleeing from prosecution
amend
to change
supremacy clause
clause which states that national law is a higher authority than state law when in conflict
ratify
to approve