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Executive Branch

QuestionAnswer
Electoral College An indirect way to elect the president
Elector A state appointed official who votes for the president based on what the population wants
Executive Order A command that has the force of law
Pardon A presidential declaration of forgiveness
Reprieve An order to delay a person punishment until further notice
Amnesty A pardon toward a group of people
Foreign Policy A nations plan for dealing with other nations
National Security The abitlity to keep the country safe
Treaties A formal agreement between two or more countries
Executive Agreement A formal agreement between the President and other countries leader
Ambassador A representative of a country
Trade Sanctions Efforts to punish another country by barring its trade
Embargo An agreement between two or more nations to punish the trade of another
Cabinet A group of presidential advisors
Spoils System Jobs go to people based on political choices and affiliations
Merit System The civil service system
Civil Service Worker Ninety percent of government employees
Political Appointee People the president chooses because of their abilities
Civil Service System The process of hiring government workers in a competitive manner
Government Corporation Private businesses that the governemnt owns
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