| A | B |
|---|
| Executive Branch | Function which carries out the laws. |
| President | head of the Federal Executive Branch. |
| Presidential Form of Government | A representative democracy which the head of the executive branch is elected by the people. |
| Parliamentary Form of Government | A representative democracy which the head of the executive branch is elected by the legislative branch. |
| Executive Department | One section of the executive branch, headed by a cabinet member. |
| Independent Regulatory Agencies | Created by Congress to enforce laws relating to one specific area. |
| Budget | Complete plan of expenses and income. |
| Cabinet | An advisory group for the President, made up of the heads of the executive departments. |
| Inauguration | Ceremony in which the President-elect becomes President. |
| Presidential Succession | Process by which a new President is chosen in the event of the death of the President. |
| President-Elect | Candidate who is elected in November, but has to wait until January to take office. |
| Ambassador | Highest ranking diplomat representing the United States in a foreign country. |
| Diplomat | Person who formally represents the United States in a foreign country. |
| Embassy | Headquarters of one country within another country. |
| Executive Agreement | Agreement between President and executives from another country, does not need Senate approval. |
| Treaty | Agreement between President and executives from another country, does need Senate approval. |
| Recognition | Process two countries use to establish diplomatic relations. |
