Presidency

2. government agency established by Congress
5. designed to ensure fair recruitement
9. highest ranking representative to other countries
10. ex: ttade barriers, tariffs
11. people who work for the government at the state. local, and federal levels
13. an individual serving an appointment to a political position
14. deal between the president and the leader of another country
16. directive of the president to control the federal branch
17. government agencies existing outside of the executive branch
19. how countries deal with foreign countries
20. encompasses national defense and foreign intelligence

1. deals/compromises with other countries
3. a system of civil servants
4. indirect method of election
6. the practice of a successful political party giving public office to its supporters
7. institution to guide the president
8. ban on trade
9. grant a pardon
12. to cancel/postpone a punishment
15. administrative body of the executive branch
18. appointed representatives when people cast their vote