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- 3. The president manages the executive branch, which includes federal departments and agencies.
- 4. A general term for reducing or eliminating punishment. It includes pardons, commutations, and reprieves.
- 7. Issues inside the country, such as: Healthcare, education
- 8. When the President does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress adjourns, the bill does not become law.
- 9. Issues involving other countries, such as: Trade, war and peace
- 12. An agreement between the President and another country that does not require Senate approval.
- 14. The President’s power to issue executive orders and regulations to carry out laws passed by Congress.
- 15. The president directs foreign policy and negotiates treaties with other nations.
- 17. A temporary delay of punishment, especially a delay of a death sentence.
- 18. The president helps guide the country’s economic policy.
- 19. A formal agreement between the United States and another country. It must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
- 21. A group pardon granted to many people, often for political offenses. Example: Jimmy Carter granted amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders.
- 22. A rule or directive issued by the President of the United States that has the force of law. It tells government agencies how to carry out laws. Example: Franklin D. Roosevelt used executive orders during the Great Depression.
- 23. The president acts as the symbolic leader of the country,represent the US
- 24. The president is the leader of their political party.
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- 1. This is the order in which officials take over if the president cannot serve.
- 2. The president is the head of the U.S. armed forces.
- 5. The President’s right to withhold certain information from Congress or the courts to protect national security or confidential communications. It was notably claimed by Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal.
- 6. The president is expected to set a good example for citizens and represent American values.
- 10. The president influences lawmaking by: proposing laws to congress, signing/veto bills
- 11. A complete forgiveness for a federal crime.
- 13. The President’s role in sharing information, proposals, and updates with Congress and the public
- 16. The power to reject specific parts of a bill without rejecting the entire bill.
- 18. The president enforces and carries out the nation’s laws.
- 20. The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress. Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds vote.