the executive branch

4. The President's function as the head of the armed forces.
5. Directives issued by the President that have the force of law without requiring Congressional approval.
9. Official residence and working place of the President of the United States of America.
11. COUNCIL This is the presidential advisory council posing advice on national security and foreign policy matters to the President.
14. OFFICE The official office of the President in the White House.
16. A body that chooses the President and Vice President based on the votes of each state's electors.
18. The official ceremony for the commencement of a president's term of office.
19. What the President does to lead foreign policy and represent the U.S. abroad.

1. The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws
2. The role of the President in overseeing relations and negotiations between nations.
3. The President and departmental heads frequently meet to consider policy matters and priorities put forth by the administration.
6. The highest ranking officer; he/she is the person who keeps the President's schedule and oversees the staff at the White House.
7. The second-highest executive officer in the U.S. government; also presides over the Senate
8. A group of senior officials appointed by the President who head the executive departments and advise the President.
10. The process in which a legislative body levels charges against a government official, even the President.
12. A title given to the President which emphasizes his role of carrying out laws and administrating the executive branch of government.
13. Formal agreements between nations that are negotiated by the President but ratified by the Senate.
15. An annual address by the President to Congress that outlines the administration's agenda and priorities.
17. The power claimed by the President to veto any bill passed by Congress.