Across
- 5. the order in which officials fill the office of president in case of a vacancy
- 8. Supreme commander of the military forces of the United States
- 9. directive issued by a president or governor that has the force of law
- 10. defined the presidential succession, and establishes rules for a president who becomes unable to perform his duties while in office
- 12. the power to keep executive communications confidential, especially if they relate to national security
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- 1. the president has the power to pardon anyone accused of or convicted of federal, not state, crimes.
- 2. formal accusation against the president or other public official; the first step in removal from office
- 3. The head of the White House staff
- 4. Rejection by a president or governor of legislation passed by a legislature
- 6. The president's annual statement to Congress and the nation
- 7. advisory council for the president, consisting of the heads of the executive departments, the vice president, and a few other officials selected by the president
- 11. a formal, public agreement between the United States and one or more nations that must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate