Executive 4.1 Flashcard

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An event held before the general election where members of the party go to the polls and anonymously vote on which candidate they want to see earn their party’s nomination

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Primary

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Formal accusation of misconduct in office that leads to the removal of an official

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Impeachment

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The right of the president and other high-ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before congress or a court

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Executive Privilege

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An event held before the general election where members of a political party select delegates to (publicly) pledge their support for a candidate

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Caucus

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The president’s closest advisers, consisting of the vice president, the secretaries of each of the 15 executive departments, and other top government officials that help the president make decisions and policy

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Cabinet

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An elected official who is already in office

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Incumbent

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A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

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Debate

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An orderly process for selecting a candidate for office

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Election

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A person who is represented politically by a government official or officeholder

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Constituent

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The institution is composed of a set of electors who are chosen to elect a president and vice president into office every four years

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Electoral College