Executive Workbook Vocabulary

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  1. 3. The president’s power to forgive someone for a crime, removing any punishments.
  2. 6. The president’s role in managing international relations and representing the U.S. in foreign affairs. (2 words, no spaces)
  3. 7. “Executive ____________” A deal made by the president with another country that does not need Senate approval.
  4. 10. The official home and workplace of the president. (2 words, no spaces)
  5. 11. The length of time the president serves in office, which is four years.
  6. 12. “Executive ____________” A rule made by the president that has the power of a law without needing approval from Congress.
  7. 14. A formal agreement between countries, made by the president and approved by the Senate.
  8. 15. A large system of government agencies and departments that carry out the day-to-day tasks of running the government.
  9. 18. “Executive ____________” The part of the U.S. government responsible for enforcing laws.
  10. 19. – A yearly speech given by the president to Congress to report on the condition of the country and suggest future policies. (4 words, no spaces)
  11. 21. “Executive ____________” The president’s right to keep certain communications private, especially if they involve national security.
  12. 22. The ceremony where the president officially takes office.
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  1. 1. The leader of the U.S. who carries out laws and is the head of the executive branch.
  2. 2. The second highest official in the executive branch who helps the president and can take over if the president cannot serve. (2 words, no spaces)
  3. 4. A group of advisors who help the president on military and foreign policy matters. (3 words, no spaces)
  4. 5. The president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  5. 8. The group of people who officially elect the president based on the votes in each state. (2 words, no spaces)
  6. 9. A role of the president as the leader of the U.S. military. (3 words, no spaces)
  7. 13. The order of people who would take over the presidency if the president cannot serve.
  8. 16. A group of advisors to the president, made up of the heads of the executive departments.
  9. 17. The president’s official office located in the White House. (2 words, no spaces)
  10. 20. The process where a president can be charged with wrongdoing and possibly removed from office.