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| Executive Branch | Branch of government that enforces or carries out the law at the federal, state, and local levels |
| Chief Executive | The head of the executive branch at the federal level |
| Cabinet | A group of advisors to the President |
| Governor | The had of the executive branch at the state level |
| Mayor | The head of the executive branch at the local level |
| Lieutenant Governor | Second in charge at the state level. Takes over if the Governor dies. |
| Electoral College | The group of peple who case the official votes that elect the President/Vice President. Need 270 to win |
| Executive Order | A rule issued by the President that has the force of law |
| Executive Privilege | The power to keep executive communication confidential, especially if they relate to national security |
| Pardon | A declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment. President pardons federal prisoners. Governor can pardon state prisoners |
| Treaty | A written agreement between nations. The President makes treaties |
| Pocket veto | President rejects a bill by not acting on it before Congress adjourns |
| Line Item veto | The powers of the President to veto only certain lines or items on a bill |
| Amnesty | A pardon granted to individuals for a crime, usually political, committed against the government |
| Emergency Powers | Wide-ranging powers a President may exercise during times of crisis |
