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Executive Branch Crossword

Horizontales
A few advisors report directly to the president
AKA "Formal powers": Powers specifically "expressed" in Article II of the Constitution
Many different departments have direct communication
President helps members of his or her political party get elected or appointed to office
President uses their influence to sway public opinion, Congress or Supreme Court
A party nominee is chosen
President can use his power to influence Congress in its lawmaking
President statement about how the federal agencies he oversees are to use their resources (creates their own law)
The president is the "boss/CEO" for millions of government workers
Doesn't sign a bill for 10 days AND Congress adjourns (essentially declining the bill, cant be overturned)
Voted on by the people, BUT determined by the Electoral College
Verticales
Wars fought between major powers, using "others" to fight for them
The president can't do EVERYTHING, so they give some of their power to government agencies/ departments
The Pendleton Reform Act states positions should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political patronage
A few advisors report directly to the president
Clear chain/level of communication
State legislators, NOT presidents can veto specific parts of bill
The president is a living symbol of the nation to the world, represents the U.S. in the world events
Can approve OR reject a bill, overturned by 2/3 vote in Congress
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