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Social Studies Voc
Question | Answer |
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Chief of state | Another title of the president that takes on the role of the symbolic figure head of the us |
Chief Executive | another title for the president who holds the power to run the government programs and implement laws that are passed by congress |
Commander in chief | another title for the president, who serves as commanders of the nations military |
Pardon | an official act by the president or governor by forgiving a person convicted of a crime |
Amnesty | a general pardon for offenses committed by a group of offenders |
Commute | to reduce a person's sentence |
Chief of Staff | the official who manages the everyday operations of the white house |
bipartisan | Made up of members of both political parties |
Discretionary spending | spending subject to the annual budget process |
Mandatory spending | Spending mandated by laws and not subject to annual budget process |