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GOV T5 Words to Know

The Executive Branch

TermDefinition
amnesty blanket pardon for a group
balance the ticket strategy of choosing a running mate by a candidate to strengthen chances of winning an election
clemency mercy or leniency extended to an offender by an Executive
commutation reduction of sentence for a convict
domestic affairs matters within a state not related to foreign affairs
Executive Order issue by an Executive or subordinate which has the force of law
Executive privilege power to maintain secrecy at the discretion of the President
First Lady spouse of the President
foreign affairs a nations relations with other nations
line-item veto power to cancel individual spending allocated in a budget
Ordinance Power Presidential right to issue an Executive Order
pardon forgiveness for a crime by an Executive
persona non grata an unwelcome person
Presidential Succession plan for filling a vacancy of the Executive Office
recognition power of a President to recognize foreign states
reprieve postponement of a criminal sentence
treaty formal agreement between sovereign states
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