The Executive Branch

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  1. 4. a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position
  2. 7. the official representatives to foreign government
  3. 8. formal agreements between nations
  4. 10. an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.
  5. 12. speech given by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress and the nation
  6. 13. a public relations official who serves as the primary liaison between an organization or public figure and the news media
  7. 15. a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.
  8. 16. a government's strategy in dealing with other nations.
  9. 17. the effort to protect a country from terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other threats through a range of measures including border security, cybersecurity, and emergency response
  10. 19. a directive from the President of the United States that has the force of a law, used to manage the operations of the federal government.
  11. 20. agreements with other countries that do not need senate approval
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  1. 1. the part of government responsible for enforcing and administering the laws, and it is led by the President.
  2. 2. Head of the executive branch
  3. 3. an official or executive ranking below and deputizing for a president.
  4. 5. advises the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.
  5. 6. the constitutional authority of the U.S. President to grant forgiveness for federal crimes, which can absolve an individual of guilt and restore their civil rights.
  6. 9. a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
  7. 11. a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
  8. 14. a directive from the President of the United States that has the force of a law, used to manage the operations of the federal government.
  9. 18. speech given by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress and the nation