Chapter 6 Executive Branch

a declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment

• ambassador
• amnesty
• executive order
• pardon

an official representative of a country’s government

• ambassador
• amnesty
• executive order
• reprieve

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

• ambassador
• amnesty
• executive order
• reprieve

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

• ambassador
• amnesty
• executive order
• reprieve

a declaration of forgiveness to a group of people

• ambassador
• amnesty
• executive order
• reprieve

How does the president fulfill the constitutional requirement to tell Congress about the state of the union?

• gives a yearly address
• meets with congressional leaders
• proposes a yearly amendment
• sends a yearly report

The president’s main job is to

• carry out laws.
• declare war.
• make laws.
• pardon criminals.

In order to help the nation’s economy, the president

• calls a special session.
• issues executive orders.
• makes budget decisions.
• names ambassadors.

Which of the following is one of the president’s jobs as head of state?

• building goodwill with other countries
• granting amnesty
• meeting with budget officials
• using force to back up foreign policy

Which of the following are the constitutional requirements for being president?

• at least 35 years old, native-born citizen, college educated
• at least 35 years old, native-born citizen, lived in United States 14 years
• at least 35 years old, naturalized citizen, lived in United States 14 years
• at least 40 years old, native-born citizen, lived in United States 10 years