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Highest-ranking diplomatic officer
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Covering of a wrongdoing
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Non-elected officials and departments that implement and enforce policies and laws
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A statement of intent and is implemented as a procedure or protocol
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Responsible for the day-to-day management of the government
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The use of executive power that exempts the individual to whom it was given from punishment
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President can implement policies and make decisions without the need for new legislation
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Process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing
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Written directive, signed by the president,
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The power of the President and other members to withhold information from Congress and the courts
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Binding agreements between nations and become part of international law
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Oversees the performance of federal agencies, and administers
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Group of officials that advises the President on national security & foreign policy
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Responsible for collecting information about actions/events within the president's administration and around the world
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lead staff member of an administration
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Process of electing president & vice president
