Article II: Executive Branch

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Chief of State

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The ceremonial head of the government of the United States.

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Chief Executive

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Title given by the Constitution.

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Chief Administrator

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Carries out the laws, head of the federal bureaucracy.

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Chief Diplomat

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Main architect of America's foreign policy.

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Commander in Chief

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Head of the nation's armed forces.

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Chief Legislator

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Can push for laws to be passed.

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Chief of Party

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Leader of their political party.

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Presidential Pardon

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Power of the executive branch to forgive a person of a crime and prevent the person from being re-tried.

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Executive Order

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A rule issued by the president that has the force of law.

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Presidential Powers

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1. Runs executive branch 2. Commander in chief of military 3. Makes treaties 4. Appoints government officials 5. Vetos laws 6. Can grant pardon to people convicted of crimes.