4.1 Presidential Characteristics

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Across
  1. 8. election open to all voters to cast their ballot for the candidate of their choice
  2. 9. legal forgiveness
  3. 10. a mandate issued by the President that carries the force of the law, but has not passed through the legislative branch
  4. 11. The group of civilian government employees who work within the federal bureaucracy; these employees are not appointed, but hired through competitive process
Down
  1. 1. Serves as the sole power tie breaker in a vote for the Senate
  2. 2. or mercy towards someone who has committed a crime
  3. 3. a self regulated government agency within the federal bureaucracy
  4. 4. The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs
  5. 5. The President's group of advisors; the heads of the executive departments
  6. 6. meeting of a political party to discuss nominees before selecting the party candidates
  7. 7. Speech given at the beginning of party's national convention designed to excite everyone about the party and the upcoming election