Ch. 7 VOCAB FLASHCARD: Executive Branch

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Group selected by state legislatures to vote for president and vice president.

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electoral college

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Nation’s plan for dealing with other nations

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Foreign policy

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National security is the nation's responsibility and ability to...

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keep us safe from attack or harm

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Official representative of a government...

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ambassador

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Advisers to the president, heads of 14 top executive departments.

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cabinet

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According to the spoils system, political support leads to a __________ job.

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government

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Hiring for government jobs based on qualifications.

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Merit system

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Rule or command by the president with the force of law

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executive order

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Individuals appointed to vote in presidential elections for major candidates.

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elector

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Power of the president to grant forgiveness and freedom from punishment.

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pardon