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topic 5 presidency
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| instructions by the president stating how the law is to be carried out and enforced. | executive orders |
| in executive depts, cabinet positions and federal court justices | appointing officials |
| a president does not have to divulge info asked by congress if the president feels its need to be confidential in matters of nation security. | executive privilege |
| covers a wide range of agreements or understanding between the u.s. and other countries. foes not need to be senate approved | executive agreements |
| ending wars, trade agreements, senate must approve. | treaties |
| leader of the armed forces | commander in chief |
| while congress must declare war, the president can send troops anywhere in the world for 60 days before congress must approve the action | war powers act |
| postpones the carrying out of a sentence | reprieve |
| lessen the severity of a sentence | commutation |
| forgive a sentence | pardon |