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Executive Branch
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the brach of government that carries out laws
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pardon
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a declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment
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reprieve
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an order to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case
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amnesty
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a pardon to a group of people
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foreign policy
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a nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations
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trade sanctions
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an effert tto to punish another nation by imposing trade barriers
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cabinet
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a group of advisers to president that includes heads of 14 top-level executive deoartments
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civil service system
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the practice of hiring government workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit
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spoils system
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rewarding people with government jobs on the basis of their political report
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merit system
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hiring people into government jobs on the basis of their qualifications
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How many years is a presidential term?
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4 years
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What is the maximum number of years that a U.S. president can serve in office?
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10 years
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What happens if a opresident dies or leaves office?
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the vice-president takes the power and duties
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What did the President Succession Act do?
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It stated the order of which presidentiency is takin if a preident dies or leaves office.
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What was the purpose of the twenty-fifth amendment?
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Preident Succession Act
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What is the importance of the state of the union adress?
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so that the president can come before a gathering of members of congresst odicuss the most important issues facing the nation and describe the new program of legistlation he would like to take up
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Who has the power to make war?
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congress and the president
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What is the basic goal of American foreign policy?
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national security whoch os the ability to keep the country safe from attack or harm
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Why is international trade important to America?
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it gives jobs to american workers, vital to economic properity, create markets for american products
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Why would a country refuse to reconize another country's government?
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if a country is thought to hold power illegally
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What are some punishing tools sometimes placed on international trade?
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trade sanctions, embargo, and terrorists
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What foreigh policy tool does the presiden have to deal with international terrorism?
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military force
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Why did President Bush create the office of homeland security?
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so a federal department couls consolidate the nations defenses against terrorist attack and better cordinate counter terrorism intelligence
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What are the duties of the president's chief of staff?
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advise him on legal matters
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What is the role of the cabinet?
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adiise the president on issues related to their departments
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When does the cabinet meet?
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Whenever the president determines that it is necessary
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What are the requirements of a president?
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35 yrs. old, native born citizen, and live in the U.S. for 14 years.
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What are the president's benifits?
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$400,00 salary yearly, $100,00 budget, free housing, retreat home/ campdavid, free medical care, and personal staff
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What are the vice-preisident's benefits?
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$250,000 salary yearly, $10,000 budget, free housing, free medical care, personal staff
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Is there a limit on the vice-preident's term?
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no
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What is the order of succession?
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Vice President
Speaker of the House Protem Secretary of State Secretary of Tresury |
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Dept. of Treasury
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Don Snow/ responsible for collecting taxes and spending money
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Dept. Defense
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270 billion budget, largest in executive, made up of military branches/ Donald Rumsfield
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Dept. of State
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Condalezza Rice/ responsible for dealing with foriegn countries
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Dept. of Justice
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Headed by attorney general. They investigate a crime when a federal law is broken. The FBI is in this dept./Alberto Gonzalez
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Dept. of Interior
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manage the conservationand national parks/Gale Norton
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Dept. of Agriculture
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help farmers and consumers of farm products/Mike Jonhanus
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Dept. of Laber
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They are responsible for the safety of american workers. they control unfair business practices/ Elaine Chao
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Dept. of Transportation
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THey manage the nations highways, railroads, airlines, and sea traffic. THey promote transportation safety/norman mineta
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Dept. of Homeland Security
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This is the nations newest cabinet positions. It was started in 2001. THey are responsible for the general safety of all americans/michael chentoff
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