What are the conditions for contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union or a State?
The conditions for contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union or a State are as follows:

1. All contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union or of a State shall be expressed to be made by the President, or by the Governor of the State, as the case may be.
2. All such contracts and all assurances of property made in the exercise of that power shall be executed on behalf of the President or the Governor by such persons and in such manner as he may direct or authorize.