| A | B |
|---|
| mandate | a formal order given by a higher authority |
| forum | medium for discussion |
| executive order | a rule issued by the president that has the force of law |
| impoundment | the president's refusal to spend money Congress has voted to fund a program |
| reprieve | the postponement of legal punishment |
| pardon | a release from legal punishment |
| amnesty | a group pardon to individuals for an offense against the government |
| patronage | the practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty |
| treaty | a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries |
| executive agreement | an agreement made between the president and a head of state |
