American Government Ch.14 Vocab From Prentice Hall

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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.