Presidential power whereby the President acknowledges the legal existence of a country and its government; can be used as a weapon in foreign relations.
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executive order
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a directive, rule, or regulation from the President that has the effect of law.
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amnesty
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presidential pardoning power that is in effect a blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators.
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oath of office
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a promise the president makes on the day he takes office, pledging to "faithfully execute" the office and "preserve, protect, and defend" the Constitution.
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Ordinance Power
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Power of the president to issue executive orders.
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pardon
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presidential power to grant legal forgiveness of a crime.
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Executive Article
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The part of the constitution (Article II) that establishes the presidency and gives the executive power of the Federal Government to the President.
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commutation
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presidential pardoning power to reduce (commute) the length of a sentence or fine imposed by a court.
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clemency
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presidential power to grant reprieves and pardons (mercy or leniency) to an offender in cases involving federal offenses.
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reprieve
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presidential power for postponement of the execution of a sentence.
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line-item veto
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the power of the President to veto individual lines or items within a piece of legislation without vetoing the entire bill; struck down by Supreme Court as unconstitutional.
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imperial presidency
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Critic's term for the strong use of presidential power in ways that enable the President to evade the will of Congress; president is seen as emperor taking strong actions without consulting Congress or seeking its approval.
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mass media
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Forms of communication, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the Internet designed to reach mass audiences.
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executive agreement
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a pact between the President and the head of a foreign state or between their subordinates, which does not require Senate consent.
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treaty
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a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states that requires the approval of 2/3 of the Senate.
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persona non grata
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a person who is not welcome; a diplomatic representative who is unacceptable because the President is showing America's displeasure with the conduct of their country.
