| A | B |
|---|
| Electoral college | body of people that choses the president |
| Convention | party gathering to decide rules and determine issues |
| Diplomatic recognition | acknowledging another country's government |
| Caucus | local meeting to elect delegates |
| Commander in chief | head of armed forces |
| Nominating | proposing people for elective office |
| Executive agreement | informal understanding with foreign government |
| Party platform | party's position on issues |
| Popular vote | votes cast by the public |
| Foreign policy | presidential plan for dealing with other countries |
| Executive privilege | presidents fight to not testify |
| State of the Union Address | speech to the US outlining policies and programs for the year |
| Presidential succession | order to fill the office of the president |
| Executive order | detailed instruction to carry out legislation |
| Diplomacy | negotiating with foreign countries |
