The Executive Branch Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. – The president’s role as leader of the armed forces.
  2. 6. Order – A directive issued by the president with the force of law.
  3. 9. Security Council – Advises the president on foreign policy and security.
  4. 10. – Presidential power to reject a bill.
  5. 12. – The president’s power to forgive a crime.
  6. 13. – Advisors appointed by the president to head departments.
  7. 15. Office Address – Televised speeches made by the president from the Oval Office.
  8. 18. of the Union – Annual address to Congress by the president.
  9. 21. – Senate’s approval of presidential appointments.
  10. 23. Branch – One of three branches of U.S. government; enforces laws.
  11. 24. – A system of government with many departments and rules.
Down
  1. 1. Executive – Role of the president as leader of the executive branch.
  2. 2. Privilege – President’s right to keep certain communications confidential.
  3. 4. Office – The president’s official office in the White House.
  4. 5. – Ceremony to mark the beginning of a new presidential term.
  5. 7. House – The residence and workplace of the president.
  6. 8. – Head of the executive branch.
  7. 9. – The president’s power to select individuals for key roles.
  8. 11. – The process of charging a government official with wrongdoing.
  9. 14. – A formal agreement with a foreign country, signed by the president.
  10. 16. Force One – The president’s official airplane.
  11. 17. Service – Agency that protects the president.
  12. 19. Secretary – The president’s spokesperson to the media.
  13. 20. President – Second in command in the executive branch.
  14. 22. Agencies – Government organizations that enforce executive policies.