Chapter 5 Vocab

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Across
  1. 3. Oversees the executive branch and federal agencies
  2. 8. Head of the executive branch of government
  3. 12. Official acceptance of a foreign government
  4. 14. Rejection of specific parts of a bill without vetoing the whole bill
  5. 15. President’s spouse, often involved in social initiatives
  6. 17. Leader of the president’s political party
  7. 18. Ceremonial head of the nation
  8. 20. Presidential rejection of a bill passed by Congress
  9. 22. Forgiveness granted to a group of people, often for political offenses
  10. 23. Symbol of the American people and their values
Down
  1. 1. Proposes and influences laws in Congress
  2. 2. Forgiveness for a crime
  3. 4. Reduction of a criminal sentence
  4. 5. Issues and policies involving other countries
  5. 6. Issues and policies within the country
  6. 7. Presidential directive with the force of law
  7. 8. General term for mercy powers like pardon or reprieve
  8. 9. Temporary postponement of a punishment
  9. 10. 10th U.S. President, assumed office after William Henry Harrison’s death
  10. 11. Formal agreement between nations
  11. 13. Formal charge of misconduct against a president
  12. 16. Right to withhold information from Congress or courts
  13. 19. Authority to enforce or regulate laws within the executive branch
  14. 21. Indirect veto when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill
  15. 23. Represents the U.S. in foreign relations