Political Terms Flashcards

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Ambassador

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An official representative of a country’s government

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Amnesty

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A pardon to a group of people

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Cabinet

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Group of presidential advisors that includes the 15 executive departments

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Elector

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Person appointed to vote in presidential elections for president or vice president

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Embargo

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An agreement among nations to prohibit trade with a target nation

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Executive Order

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A rule/command the president gives that has the force of law

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Federal Bureaucracy

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Agencies and the employees of the executive branch of government

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Foreign Policy

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A nation’s overall plan for dealing with other nations

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Pardon

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A declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment

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Political appointee

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A person nominated for a federal position by the president