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| a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states. |
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| a pact between the President and the head of a foreign state, or between their subordinates. Unlike treaties, executive agreements do not require Senate consent. |
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| The President acknowledges the legal existence of a specific country and its government. The US accepts that country as an equal in the family of nations. |
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| Veto where the President has the power to cancel specific dollar amounts in spending bills enacted by Congress. |
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| postponement of the execution of a sentence. |
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| legal forgiveness of a crime |
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| Mercy or leniency granted to an offender by a chief executive |
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the power to reduce the length of a sentence or a fine imposed by court |
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| A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators. |
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| Article II of the Constitution. Establishes the presidency and gives the executive power of the Federal Government to the President. |
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| forms of communication, especially radio, television, and the Internet |
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Term used to describe a President as an "emperor" who acts without consulting Congress or acts in secrecy to evade or deceive Congress; often used in reference to Richard Nixon's presidency. |
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| Oath taken by the President on the day he takes office, pledging to "faithfully execute" the office and "preserve, protect, and defend" the Constitution. |
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| a directive, rule or, regulation that has the effect of law. |
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| Power of the President to issue executive orders; originates from the Constitution and acts of Congress. |
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| Why is Article II often called the Executive Article? |
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| Because it established the presidency and reads almost like an outline. |
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Give three reasons for the growth of presidential power. |
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- The ability of the President's immediate and decisive action in times of crisis, and especially in times of war.
- The President is the single, commanding chief executive
- The people look to the President for leadership concerning the demand for transportation, communications, health, welfare, employment, education, civil rights
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| leader of a department and executes the policy |
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| "Hoops" you have to jump throught that frustrates American today before you can reach your goal |
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| Name the 3 bureaucratic agencies/groups |
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- The Executive of the President
- The Executive Departments
- Independent Agencies
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| That which executes the policies passed or created by the President and Congress |
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