Executive Branch Vocabulary

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Which branch enforces the law?

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Executive

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This is a term for the group of the President’s closest advisers.

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cabinet

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This is a rule with the force of law that is issued by the President.

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executive order

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An official act by the President forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving his/her sentence.

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Pardon

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Grants a postponement of legal punishment

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Reprieve

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A group pardon to people for an offense against the government.

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Amnesty

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A pact made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state.

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executive agreement

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A nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations

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foreign policy

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a person appointed to a federal position by the president

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political appointee

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The practice of hiring government workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit.

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civil service system