Definitions
The practice of hiring goverment workers on the basis of open,competitive examinations,and merit
What is Civil Service System
A declaration of forgive and freedom from punishment
What is a pardon
How do states award there electoral votes
How is it possible for a presidential candidate to win the popular vote but not the election
Because of the electoral votes
A business owned and operated by the fed government
An agreement between the pres and and the leader of another country
What is Executive Agreement
Which constitutional amendment clarifies questions about presidential success
What is the 25th Amendment
Why might a president issue a executive order instead of waiting for congress
Because it takes longer and they probably wouldn't approve
A pardon to a group of people
What is amnesty
As head of the Executive branch what is the pres main job
What is to execute laws
What are some advantages of having a team help the president
They help give ideas and advice. And you get to hear other peoples opinions
Agencies and the employees of the Executive Branch of Government
What is Federal Bureaucracy
Independent agency that deals with certain specific areas within the government
What is the pres role as commander in chief
To back up foreign policy and send out troops
How are the spoils system and merit system alike
They give power from the senate
A person appointed to a federal position
What is a political appointee
An official rep of a country's government
What is an ambassador
What are the goals of american foreign policy?
What is promote democracy, and world peace
What is a trade sanction
A trade sanction is a barrier that blocks trade.