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9th grade civics
9th civics chapter 14 THE PRESIDENCYchapter 14 civics vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| executive article | DIRECTIVE, ROLE, OR REGULATION ISSUED BY A CHIEFEXECUTIVE SUBORDINATE. |
| mass media | THOSE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION THAT REACH LARGE AUDIENCES. |
| imperial presidency | TERM USED TO DESCRIBE A PRESIDENT AS AN EMPEROR. |
| oath of office | oath taken by the president on the day he takes office |
| executive order | a directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law |
| ordinance power | POWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO ISSUE EXECUTIVE ORDERS. |
| treaty | formal agreement between two or more sovereign states |
| executive agreement | is a pact made by the president directly with the head of foreign state |
| recognition | the exclusive power of a president to recognize foreign states |
| persona non grata | an unwelcome person |
| line item veto | A PRESIDENT'S CANCELATION OF SPECIFIC DOLLAR FROM A CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING BILL. |
| reprieve | AN OFFICIAL POSTPONEMENT OF THE EXECUTION PF A SENTENCE |
| pardon | RELEASE FROM THE PUNISHMENT OR LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF A CRIME. |
| clemency | MERCY OR LENIENCY GRANTED TO AN OFFENDER BY A CHIEF EXECUTIVE. |
| commutation | THE POWER TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF A SENTENCE OR FINE FOR A CRIME |
| amnesty | a blanket pardon offered to a group of violators |