Legal Terms and Definitions

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Elector

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Person appointed to vote in presidential elections for president and vice president

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Executive order

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a rule or command the president gives out that has the force of law

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Pardon

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a declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment

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Reprieve

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an order to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case.

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Amnesty

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a pardon to a group of people

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Ambassador

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an official representative of a country's government

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Foreign policy

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a nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations

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National security

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the ability to keep the country safe from attack or harm

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Treaty

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an formal agreement between the government of two or more countries

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Executive agreement

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an agreement between the president and the leader of another country