Government Chapter 13

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The President's role as the head of the armed forces

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commander in chief

Front

The formal statement of a political party's basic principles

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platform

Front

The plan by which a presidential vacancy is filled

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presidential succession

Front

The speech given by an important party member at the first session of the national convention

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keynote address

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The mass of people who actually cast votes in an election

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electorate

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The President is the nation's ____, heading a large government organization.

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chief administrator

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Presidential candidates often choose a running mate who can ____ by virtue of certain characteristics.

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balance the ticket

Front

The ____ is the group of people chosen from each State and the District of Columbia to formally select the President and Vice President.

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electoral college

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As ____, the President holds broad power in domestic and foreign affairs.

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chief executive

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The basic statement of the party's policies and principles is known as its ____.

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platform