Question

executive branch: vocabulary check
name: braden curtis
number:

pardon \t\t executive agreement \t\t 22nd amendment
mandate \t\t veto \t\t\t\t 25th amendment
executive order \t executive privilege \t\t gridlock
succession

1. the president can issue a ____________ to forgive someone for a federal crime.
2. a(n) ______________________ is an agreement made between the president and the leader of another country without senate approval.
3. the ______ ____________________ limits a president to two terms in office.
4. when a president is elected with strong public support, it is often referred to as a __________.
5. the president has the power to _________ a bill, preventing it from becoming law.
6. the ______ ____________________________ outlines the procedure for replacing a president in case of disability or death.
7. a(n) __________________________ is a directive issued by the president that has the force of law.
8. the concept of ______ ____________________ allows the president to keep certain communications private, especially those related to national security.
9. when congress and the president cannot agree on legislation or if there is a split majority, it tends to result in __________.
10. the process of _________________ determines who will take over if the president or vice president cannot serve.

Explanation:

Each blank is filled using key terms related to the U.S. Executive Branch's powers and processes, matched to their definitions.

Answer:

1. pardon
2. Executive Agreement
3. 22nd Amendment
4. mandate
5. veto
6. 25th Amendment
7. Executive Order
8. Executive Privilege
9. gridlock
10. succession