Executive Branch Vocab

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Electoral College

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The group of electors selected by the states to elect the President and VP.

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Cabinet

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A Presidential advisory body. A small group of important advisors.

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Executive Order

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A declaration or directive by the President that has the force of law.

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Impeachment

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A charge of misconduct against the holder of a public office.

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Pardon

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A presidential power which exempts an individual from a punishment.

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State of the Union Address

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A speech that the President gives at the start of the year about the condition of the nation.

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Presidential Succession

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The order of political officeholders who become president if the seat ever becomes vacant.

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Mandate

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Legitimacy because most of the population approves of one’s leadership.

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Treaty

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A binding agreement between nations.

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Lame Duck

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A politician who is about to leave office because someone else was elected in the most recent election.