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- 2. Opposed Political Parties as Being too Divisive
- 3. What is the President's responsibility to approve, disapprove, or suggest laws?
- 5. An executive grant (formal, constitutional) that legally forgives a citizen of a specific criminal charge.
- 6. "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall."
- 7. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue; the President's house in Washington, DC.
- 8. The formal body of presidential advisers who head the 15 executive departments.
- 9. A veto taking place when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president, who simply lets it die by neither signing nor vetoing it.
- 11. Affordable Care Act
- 12. Amendment that prevents a president from serving more than two terms
- 16. What is the title of the chief executive, or head, of the executive branch of the United States?
- 17. Amendment that deals with presidential succession due to death, disability or impeachment.
- 19. What is the President's responsibility to the business aspect of the United States government?Whatis his title?
- 22. A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
- 23. primary author of Declaration of Independence
- 24. What is the President's responsibility to the aspect of foreign relations?
- 25. The formal, constitutional authority of the president to reject bills.
- 26. Defines power of executive branch
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- 1. The President can make treaties with other countries
- 4. The act that limits the power of the president to deploy troops overseas
- 8. term for the president as commander of the nation's armed forces
- 10. The power delegated to the House in the Constitution to charge the president, vp or other "civil officers", including federal judges with "Treason, Bribery or other high Crimes & Misdemeanors."
- 13. An annual speech in which the president addresses Congress to report on the condition of the country and recommend policies.
- 14. A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries. Requires 2/3 approval or advise & consent of Senate.
- 15. 4th president to be Assassinated
- 18. President During the Civil War
- 19. What is the President's responsibility to his political party?
- 20. An implied presidential power that allows the president to refuse to disclose information regarding confidential conversations or national security to Congress or the judiciary.
- 21. What is the title of the second-in-command?