interstate compact
These are called treaties.
the enabling act (that answer is wrong) the correct answer is interstate compact
No. The power to make agreements with foreign powers is reserved for the Federal government.
The United States Constitution divides foreign policy powers, there are six basic ways in which Congress can originate or shape foreign policy
Yes, states have the ability to enter into agreements with other states. These agreements are typically known as interstate compacts. They allow states to collaborate and coordinate on matters of mutual interest, such as resource management, transportation, or crime prevention. However, these agreements must be approved by Congress if they affect federal powers or are deemed to be a threat to the supremacy of federal law.
There were no Foreign Powers
The Monroe Doctrine.
The US constitution was originally an agreement between 13 states. The states wished to retain substantial powers for themselves, so they did.
No, states cannot declare war or regulate foreign commerce. These powers are reserved for the federal government, specifically the executive branch (president) and Congress. States have limited authority in matters of foreign affairs and international relations, which are primarily handled at the federal level.
Machiavelli served as a diplomat for the city of Florence. As a diplomat, he worked to negotiate alliances, treaties, and agreements with other city-states and foreign powers to protect Florence's interests. He is known for his pragmatic and cunning approach to diplomacy, which heavily influenced his later work "The Prince."
There are two presidential powers which are executive action and executive agreements. Executive action is the rights over declaring war and executive agreement is a pact made between foreign nations and the President.
In general, the prohibitions on the powers of the states is a rather conservative concept. The states in fact reserve to themselves all rights that are not specifically given by the Constitution solely to the federal government.