Government Flashcard

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Powers/Responsibilities of the President: Leading the military as Commander-in-Chief, negotiating treaties with other nations, approving legislation, and appointing officials, including Supreme Court justices, with Senate approval.

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Leading the military as Commander-in-Chief, negotiating treaties with other nations, approving legislation, and appointing officials, including Supreme Court justices, with Senate approval.

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In the presidents cabinet, who signs and elects?

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The president and the Senate confirms.

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Commutation:

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Reducing a sentence

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Pardon:

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Forgiving someone of their crime and relinquishing of all punishments.

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Clemency:

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The president can lessen punishments and forgive.

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Executive orders:

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Directions for the government.

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Lead the Executive Branch:
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Issue executive orders, which direct executive officers or clarify and help implement existing laws.

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Issue executive orders, which direct executive officers or clarify and help implement existing laws.

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Manage the Government:
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Directions for the government.
The president is the head of state, leader of the federal government, and Commander in Chief of the United States armed forces.
Forgiving someone of their crime and relinquishing of all punishments.
Reducing a sentence.

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The president is the head of state, leader of the federal government, and Commander in Chief of the United States armed forces.

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Appellate Jurisdiction:

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Reviews or modifies the lower courts judgment.

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Appeal:

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To apply to a higher court for a reversal of a sentence.