Am. Gov R- Ch. 4 The Executive Branch

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19 Terms

1

Chief of State

the part of the President's job where he or she represents the country and its people

<p>the part of the President's job where he or she represents the country and its people</p>
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Diplomacy

making agreements with other countries

<p>making agreements with other countries</p>
3

Foreign Policy

dealing with other countries

<p>dealing with other countries</p>
4

appoint

To choose for an office or position.

<p>To choose for an office or position.</p>
5

executive agreement

a deal that the President makes with another country and that the Senate does not have to approve

<p>a deal that the President makes with another country and that the Senate does not have to approve</p>
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executive order

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

<p>A rule issued by the president that has the force of law</p>
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Ratify

to approve

<p>to approve</p>
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recognize

to set up an official relationship with another country

<p>to set up an official relationship with another country</p>
9

treaty

a deal that the President makes with another country and that the Senate must approve

<p>a deal that the President makes with another country and that the Senate must approve</p>
10

Electoral College

the group that makes the formal selection of the nation's President

<p>the group that makes the formal selection of the nation's President</p>
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Electors

people elected by the voters in a presedential election as members of the electoral college

<p>people elected by the voters in a presedential election as members of the electoral college</p>
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popular vote

the votes cast by citizens in an election

<p>the votes cast by citizens in an election</p>
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Cabinet

a group of people who help the President make decisions

<p>a group of people who help the President make decisions</p>
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nonprofit organization

a business whose main purpose is to provide a service rather than to make a profit

<p>a business whose main purpose is to provide a service rather than to make a profit</p>
15

regulations

rules

<p>rules</p>
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NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for the civilian space program as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.

<p>The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for the civilian space program as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.</p>
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CIA

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. Its primary function is obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and persons in order to advise public policymakers

<p>Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. Its primary function is obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and persons in order to advise public policymakers</p>
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FDIC

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: a federally sponsored corporation that insures accounts in national banks and other qualified institutions

<p>Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: a federally sponsored corporation that insures accounts in national banks and other qualified institutions</p>
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U.S. Cabinet

- The people who advise the president and head the fifteen (15) executive departments

- Appointed by the president with the approval of the senate

<p>- The people who advise the president and head the fifteen (15) executive departments</p><p>- Appointed by the president with the approval of the senate</p>