| A | B |
|---|
| media | means of communicating with people, such as press, radio, and tv |
| executive order | directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law |
| treaty | formal agreement between 2 or more sovereign states |
| executive agreement | pacts between the president and the heads of foreign states or their subordinates |
| recognition | The President acknowledges the legal existence of a country and its government |
| reprieve | postponement of the execution of a sentence |
| pardon | legal forgiveness of a crime |
| commutation | power to reduce the length of a sentence or a fine imposed by a court |
| amnesty | general pardon offered to a group of law violators |
| federal budget | financial document, detailed estimate of federal income and outgo during the coming fiscal year |
| cabinet | informal advisory body |
