The Executive Branch Crossword
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- 4. Cabinet leader responsible for national transportation systems.
- 8. The set of rules that explains presidential powers.
- 9. Responsible for management of national parks and Native American affairs.
- 11. Oversees housing programs and urban development projects.
- 14. The number of years in one presidential term.
- 16. Department leader who advises on education policies.
- 18. The maximum number of terms a President can serve.
- 20. The President’s role as head of the military.
- 22. Cabinet officer in charge of agriculture and farming.
- 24. Presidential advisor on foreign countries and relations.
- 25. Focuses on protecting the U.S. from domestic threats.
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- 1. Third in line to the presidency after the Vice President.
- 2. The President must be at least this age.
- 3. Head of the Department of Justice.
- 5. Official residence and workplace of the President.
- 6. Leader of the Senate who can cast a tie-breaking vote.
- 7. The annual speech where the President addresses Congress.
- 10. Cabinet member responsible for the nation’s money and financial systems.
- 12. The highest elected leader in the executive branch.
- 13. Cabinet officer concerned with working conditions and jobs.
- 15. The power the President has to reject a law passed by Congress.
- 17. This person assumes presidential duties if the President is unable to continue serving due to illness, incapacity, or other issues.
- 19. President The second-highest executive officer of the United States.
- 21. The election group that formally selects the President.
- 23. This position is elected alongside the President as part of the same ticket.