The Executive Branch

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  1. 5. this branch of the military conducts aerial warfare; used to support the Army and Marines, defeat enemy aircraft, and attack enemy ground forces
  2. 7. the Cabinet-level agency responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States (fossil fuels and renewable energy sources)
  3. 8. the practice of conducting negotiations and establishing relationships between countries
  4. 9. the Cabinet-level body charged with the execution of foreign policy
  5. 10. the United State's overall plan for dealing with other nations
  6. 11. legal forgiveness for a crime, granted by the President of the United States
  7. 12. the President's power to reject a bill passed by Congress
  8. 13. this branch of the military conducts sea-based missions and coastal operations; takes longer to deploy navy than Marine forces
  9. 14. the Cabinet-level agency that collects taxes, prints money, and deals with the nation's finances
  10. 17. the Cabinet department created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to coordinate national efforts against terrorism
  11. 18. the Cabinet-level agency in charge of the armed forces and military policy; HQ = The Pentagon
  12. 20. this branch of the military practices quick deployment, mainly in emergency situations; technically a part of the Navy, but is sent to fight on land
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  1. 1. law passed in 1973 (during the Vietnam War) that requires presidents to consult with Congress before using military force, and requiring them to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension
  2. 2. the role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States
  3. 3. leader of the Executive Branch
  4. 4. an official representative of the United States, appointed by the President to represent the nation in matters of diplomacy
  5. 6. a rule issued by the president that has the force of law, until canceled by a future president
  6. 15. this branch of the military ensures the safety and security of U.S. waters; the non-combat/search-and-rescue branch of the military
  7. 16. the Cabinet-level agency that provides advice and funding for schools, and enforces civil rights laws
  8. 19. this branch of the military conducts land-based operations in large conflicts; think of soldiers fighting "on the ground"