Executive Branch Vocab

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  1. 3. official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.
  2. 7. political activities, events, and situations happen or exist within one particular country.
  3. 8. The President is given the power to approve or veto laws that are passed by Congress.
  4. 9. the permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians.
  5. 12. a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
  6. 14. a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
  7. 16. to be merciful
  8. 17. matters having to do with international relations and with the interests of the home country in foreign countries.
  9. 18. a political party ticket with a list of candidates designed to appeal to the major racial, national, and religious groups
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  1. 1. power of the President to issue executive orders
  2. 2. an international agreement, usually regarding routine administrative matters not warranting a formal treaty, made by the executive branch of the US government without ratification by the Senate.
  3. 4. the President should represent all of the people of the United States.
  4. 5. (especially in the US) charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct.
  5. 6. a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
  6. 8. to seek relief from a prison sentence, fine, or restitution.
  7. 10. the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch.
  8. 11. an official promise by a person who has been elected to a public office to fulfill the duties of the office
  9. 13. most of the important decisions are made by state officialsDiplomacy
  10. 15. acknowledgment of something's existence, validity, or legality