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16 Cards in this Set
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Cabinet
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secretariesof the executive department, the vice president, and other top officials thathelp the president make decision and policy
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Executiveagreement
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anagreement made between the president and a head of state
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Impoundmente
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thepresident’s refusal to spent money congress has voted to fund a program
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Injunction
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-an order that will stop a particular action or enforce a rule or regulation
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Irontriangle
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arelationship formed among government agencies, congressional committees, andclient groups who work together
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Liaisonofficer
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a cabinet department employee who helps promote goodrelation with congress
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Pardon
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arelease from legal punishment
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Reprieve
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thepostponement of legal punishment
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Treaty
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a formal agreement between the government of two or more countries
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Appointment power
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the ability of an executive to select a person for an office or position
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Departments
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the main organizations in the executive branch each assigned a specific, individual function of government
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Federal budget
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the amount of money that will be spent on a variety of expenses by a government usually based on yearly increments
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Regulation
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rules made by the executive branch explaining how laws will be enforced and carried out
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Secretary
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title of the person appointed by the president to lead the various executive branch departments
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Executiveorders
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a rule issued by the president that has the force of law
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a commission responsible for accomplishing a specific function
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