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23 Cards in this Set
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Presidential succession |
The speaker of the House of Representatives in first in line for the office , followed by the president protempore of the senate and then the members of the presidents cabinet in the order in which the separtments were created |
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State of the union address |
Usually presented in late January , this relic used speech sets forth the programs and polices that the president wants Congress wants to put in effects as Laws |
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Foreign policy |
Back (Definition) Is the governments plan for interacting with other countries of the world |
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Diplomacy |
A presidents visit to a foreign counties builds international friendship and security , and promotes u.s intrest |
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Treaties |
All treaties must be made the advice and the consent of the senate . The senate must aproive a treaty by 2 thirds of the vote before it becomes effective |
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Reprieve |
Prospones carrying out a persons sentence |
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Pardon |
Forgives a person for his or her crimes and eliminated punishments |
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Commutation |
Reducing a persons sentence |
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Secretary |
The tittle for most cabinet members |
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Attorney general |
The head department of justice . |
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Ambassadors |
Are the highest ranking u.s representatives in foreign countries. |
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Embassy |
The official residence and offices of an ambassadors in a foreign country. |
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Consul |
Represents u.s commercial interest in foreign country |
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Cosulaye |
Can be found in most large foreign cities |
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Joint cheifs of staff |
This group advises the president of military affairs |
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Department of homeland security |
Was established after the terror attacks of September 11,2001 |
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Independent agencies |
In the government was created by congress to perform a specialized job |
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Regulatory commissions |
Is a type of independent agency that has the power to make rules and bring violators to court |
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Bureaucracy |
All the employees of these agencies , as well as those executive departments . |
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Role |
Part or function |
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Nuetral |
Unbiased not favoring either side |
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Distinct |
Sperate |
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Established |
Set up or created |
