The Executive Branch 10th grade government

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Across
  1. 1. – The title for leaders of Cabinet departments.
  2. 6. – The complex system of departments and agencies in the executive branch.
  3. 10. Order – A directive issued by the President that has the force of law.
  4. 12. – A formal agreement between countries that the President negotiates.
  5. 13. President – The official who succeeds the President and serves as President of the Senate.
  6. 14. – The process by which a President can be formally charged with misconduct.
  7. 16. of the Union – Annual speech by the President to Congress about the nation’s condition.
  8. 18. – The length of time a President serves in office (usually four years).
  9. 19. – The President’s power to forgive someone for a federal crime.
Down
  1. 2. College – The system used to elect the President.
  2. 3. and Balances – System that limits the powers of each branch of government.
  3. 4. Branch – The branch of government that enforces laws.
  4. 5. – A group of advisors to the President made up of the heads of executive departments.
  5. 7. – The head of the executive branch of the U.S. government.
  6. 8. – The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  7. 9. Agencies – Organizations like the FBI and EPA that carry out executive policies.
  8. 11. of Office – Promise made by the President on Inauguration Day.
  9. 14. – The formal ceremony where the President takes the oath of office.
  10. 15. Executive – Role of the President as leader of the federal government.
  11. 17. in Chief – Title that shows the President's authority over the military.