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16 Cards in this Set
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Cabinet
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secretaries of the executive departments, the vice president, and other top officials that help the president make decisions and policies
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Executive agreement
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an agreement made between the presient and head of state
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Executive orders
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a rule issued by the president that has the force of law
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Impoundment
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the presidents refusal
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Injunction
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Iron Triangle
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Liaison officer
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Pardon
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Reprieve
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Treaty
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appointment power
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the ability of an executive to select a person for an officer 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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