Lesson 9 Vocab

Pardon

• Pardon is a request for forgiveness or an excuse.
• Pardon is a synonym for punishment.
• Pardon is a type of legal document.
• Pardon is a greeting used in formal settings.

Agency

• A private company that provides public services.
• An organization that operates under the authority of the government.
• An international organization that governs trade.
• A non-profit organization that operates independently.

Veto

• Veto is the power to reject legislation.
• Veto is a method of voting.
• Veto is the power to create laws.
• Veto is a type of legislation.

Appointment

• A casual suggestion by the President for a government role.
• An informal discussion about potential candidates.
• A public vote to select government officials.
• A formal selection by the President to fill government positions.

Mayor

• The appointed leader of a state.
• A member of the city council.
• The elected head of a city or town.
• The chief executive of a country.

Bureaucracy

• A casual approach to management without rules.
• A system of administration and structure and strict rules.

• A method of decision-making based on consensus.
• An informal network of friends in an organization.

Governor

• A governor is a federal official overseeing national policies.
• A governor is a local government representative in a city.
• A governor is a member of the U.S. Congress.
• A governor is the elected executive head of a state in the U.S.

Cabinet

• The President's Cabinet is made up of the Vice President and Senators.
• The President's Cabinet consists of the Supreme Court justices.
• The President's Cabinet consists of the heads of the executive departments.
• The President's Cabinet includes members of Congress.

Executive Order

• A statement issued by the Vice President.
• A law passed by Congress.
• A directive issued by the President that has the power of law.

• A recommendation from the Supreme Court.

Definition of Amnesty

• Amnesty is a punishment for criminal behavior.
• Amnesty is a financial aid program for the poor.
• Amnesty is a governmental pardon usually for a group of people.

• Amnesty is a type of legal contract.