Executive Branch

4. Advisory group made up of leaders of executive departments
6. Indirect system used by states to cast official votes for president
7. Person appointed to represent the United States abroad
9. Head of state and government who enforces federal laws
11. Mechanisms that allow each branch to limit the powers of the others
12. Major division of the executive branch like State or Defense
14. Order in which officials take over if the president cannot serve
15. Head of the Department of Justice
17. Restriction established by the 22nd Amendment on how long a president may serve
18. Fixed period during which an elected official serves in office
19. Executive power that removes legal consequences of a federal crime
21. Official who presides over the Senate and is first in line for succession
22. Promise made by the president before officially taking office
23. Formal refusal to sign legislation passed by Congress

1. Constitutional role giving the president authority over the armed forces
2. System of departments and agencies that implement government policy
3. Annual speech given by the president to Congress
5. Head of an executive department
8. Formal accusation by the House of Representatives for misconduct in office
10. Event marking the official beginning of a presidential term
13. Directive issued by the president that has the force of law without congressional approval
16. Formal international agreement requiring Senate approval
20. Part of government responsible for carrying out laws passed by Congress