UNIT 4: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH 2026

Executive Branch

the branch of government that executes(carries out)laws

Appropriations bill

a proposed law to authorize spending money

Cabinet

Advisory council for the president consisting of the heads of the executive departments, the vice president, and a few other officials selected by the president.

Campaign

work in an organized and active way toward a particular goal, typically for political office

Caucus

a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office

Closed Primary election

you must be a registered voter in the party for which the primary is being held.

Ticket

candidates for president and vice president

Conservative

A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.

Liberalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the civil rights of citizens, representative government, and the protection of private property.

Executive agreement

A formal agreement between the U.S. president and the leaders of other nations that does not require Senate approval.

Executive order

A rule issued by the president that has the force of law

Pardon

A declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment

Propaganda

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

Platform

a political party's formal statement of basic principles, stands on major issues, and objectives

Open Primary Election

Primary election at which voters are free to choose which party they wish to select the candidate for

Democrat

a person who believes in the political or social equality of all people, favor more government involvement to promote social and economic equality

Republican

a person advocating or supporting for less government involvement in the economy and citizen lives