the executive branch

4. A group of top advisors to the President who lead executive departments.
5. The spouse of the President, often involved in social and public service causes.
7. The President’s role as the leader of the U.S. Armed Forces.
12. The Cabinet member responsible for handling foreign affairs and diplomacy.
13. The President’s power to forgive someone for a federal crime.
15. The official residence and workplace of the President in Washington, D.C.

1. The second-in-command of the Executive Branch and next in line for the presidency.
2. The President’s authority to reject a bill passed by Congress.
3. The formal promise the President makes to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.
6. The ceremony where the President officially takes office and recites the oath.
8. The system that officially elects the President and Vice President of the United States.
9. The order in which officials replace the President if they die, resign, or are removed from office.
10. The head of the Executive Branch and the leader of the United States.
11. A rule or command issued by the President that has the force of law without congressional approval.
14. The President’s role in managing foreign relations and negotiating with other countries.