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treaties These are made by the president with leaders from other countries and they don't require Senate approval
executive orders These are rules or regulations that executive branch employees must follow.
executive priviledge This is the President's right to keep some information secret from Congress and the courts.
cabinet The word in Italian means "small, closed room" and it is the name of the group composed of the President's 15 top advisors.
Department of State This Executive Branch department carries out foreign policy, supervises ambassadors and represents the U.S. in the United Nations
Department of Justice This department prosecutes violations of federal law, represents the U.S. in lawsuits, and runs the FBI.
Department of Defense This Executive Branch department maintains the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force and builds and maintains military bases.
Department of the Treasury This Executive Branch department collects taxes through the IRS, prints money and postage stamps and protects the President through the Secret Service.
The President as Commander in Chief The civilian in charge of the military
The President as Chief of State A symbol of power and representative of the whole nation
The President as Chief Executive In chage of millions of bureaucrats like the head of a large company
The President as Chief Diplomat The most powerful leader in the world, guiding our nation in foreign affairs
Second in line for the Presidency Vice President
Third in line for the Presidency Speaker of the House
Fourth in line for the Presidency President Pro Tem of the Senate
Fifth in line for the Presidency Secretary of State
Sixth in line for the Presidency Secretary of the Treasury
Seventh in line for the Presidency Secretary of Defense
Eighth in line for the Presidency Attorney General and Head of the Department of Justice

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Creator Russanne
Created June 5, 2007
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  1. executive priviledge → This is the President's right to keep some information secret from Congress and the courts. - 9 misses
  2. executive orders → These are rules or regulations that executive branch employees must follow. - 5 misses
  3. Department of State → This Executive Branch department carries out foreign policy, supervises ambassadors and represents the U.S. in the United Nations - 5 misses
  4. Department of Justice → This department prosecutes violations of federal law, represents the U.S. in lawsuits, and runs the FBI. - 5 misses
  5. The President as Commander in Chief → The civilian in charge of the military - 5 misses
  6. The President as Chief Diplomat → The most powerful leader in the world, guiding our nation in foreign affairs - 5 misses
  7. The President as Chief of State → A symbol of power and representative of the whole nation - 4 misses