Executive Branch crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. the president makes them with other nations
  2. 3. An order that is issued by the president to the government
  3. 7. The system that elects the presidents
  4. 11. an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offense
  5. 13. the practice of a successful political party giving public office to its supporters
  6. 15. a professional who works for the government at the local or federal level
  7. 17. The action of keeping the country safe through national defense, foreign policy, and intelligence
  8. 18. cancel someone's punishment
  9. 19. a government's policy in dealing with other nations
  10. 20. the heads of the 15 executive departments that advice the president
  11. 22. financial penalties against other nations, increasing the cost of goods
Down
  1. 2. is diplomacy with other nations but less than treaties
  2. 4. agencies that deal with government operations and the economy
  3. 5. a system of civil servants who perform the assigned functions of public administration
  4. 6. a person serving in an appointment to a political position
  5. 8. companies that work alongside with the government, made by the government
  6. 9. Being forgiven for a crime or offense done
  7. 10. a diplomat to foreign nations
  8. 12. the workers of the administrative body in the executive branch
  9. 14. 508 of them are officials in government
  10. 16. is to ensure fair and open recruitment and competition and employment practices free of political influence or other nonmerit factors
  11. 21. blocking all trade from reaching another country