The Executive Branch

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Across
  1. 2. agency that regulates food and medicines.
  2. 5. System that officially elects the U.S. president through electors from each state
  3. 7. agency that protects the environment
  4. 10. Person running for political office.
  5. 11. presidents power to reject a bill passed by congress
  6. 12. agreement between nations to support each other
  7. 13. Authority given to a leader by voters to carry out policies.
  8. 14. Practice of rewarding political supporters with jobs after winning office.
  9. 16. Government departments and workers who carry out laws and policies.
  10. 17. Giving government jobs to supporters.
Down
  1. 1. Group of advisors who help the president lead executive departments
  2. 2. When the federal government spends more money than it receives.
  3. 3. formal agreement between countries
  4. 4. president power to keep communications private
  5. 6. Person chosen to vote for president in the Electoral College.
  6. 8. how land is developed and used for purposes like housing, farming, or business
  7. 9. Head official of a city or town government.
  8. 12. government pardon given to a group of people
  9. 15. official forgiveness for a crime
  10. 17. Election used to choose a political party’s candidate.