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executive article
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Establishes the presidency and gives the executive power of the federal government to the president.
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mass media
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those means of communication that reach large audiences, espicially
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imperial presidency
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term used to describe a president as an emperor who acts without consulting congress or acts in secrecy to evade or decieve congress; often used in referene to Richard Nixon's presidency.
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executicve order
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a directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law.
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ordinance power
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power of the president to issue executive orders; originates from the constitution and acts of congress.
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treaty
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a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states.
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executive agreement
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a pact between two or more sovereign states
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recognition
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the exclusive power of the president to recognize foreign states.
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persona non grata
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an unwelcome person; used to describe recalled diplomatic officials
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line-item veto
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a president's cancellation of specific dollar amounts from a congressional spending bill.
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reprive
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the postponement of the execution of a sentence.
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pardon
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legal forgiveness of a crime.
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clemency
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mercy or leniency granted to an offender by a chief executive.
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commutation
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the power to reduce the length of a sentence or fine for a crime.
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amnesty
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a blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators.
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