Unit 4 Vocab Review

Front

What is the order in which the office of the president is to be filled called?

Back

Presidential Succession

Front

Who is first in line for presidential succession?

Back

Vice President

Front

What is foreign policy?

Back

The government's plan for interacting with other countries in the world.

Front

What is diplomacy?

Back

The art of interacting with foreign governments.

Front

What is a treaty?

Back

A written agreement with other countries

Front

What does the term "reprieve" mean?

Back

To postpone the carrying out of a person's sentence

Front

What is the definition of a "pardon"?

Back

A declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment.

Front

What is the State of the Union Address?

Back

A televised speech by the president that tells the programs and policies the president supports

Front

What does the term "commutation" refer to?

Back

Making a convicted person's sentence less severe

Front

What is a budget?

Back

A plan for managing and spending money.