Chapter 6 Vocab Crossword

5. independent agency that deals with certain specific areas within the government
10. official representative of a country's government
11. independent agency created by Congress that can make rules concerning certain activities and bring violators to court
12. person appointed to a federal position by the president
13. practice of hiring government wokers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit
14. group of advisers to the president that includes the heads of 15 top-level executive departments
16. hiring people into government jobs on the basis of their qualifications
18. rewarding people with government jobs in the basis of their political support

1. business owned and operated by the federal government
2. person appointed to vote in presidential elections
3. ability to keep the country safe from attack or harm
4. agreement between the president and the leader of another country
6. agreement among a group of nations that prohibits them all from trading with a target nation
7. a rule or command the president gives out
8. nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations
9. agencies and the employees of the executive branch government
11. an order to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case
15. formal agreement between the governments of 2 or more countries
17. pardon to a group of people
19. a declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment