Legal forgiveness of a crime.

The federal government has spent more than it collected in tax revenue & has run up a shortfall.

Cabinet ranking groups are labeled as these.

The headquarters of the Defense Department.

Legal document issued by a state; identifies citizens of state with right of protection abroad.

A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators.

When the government would have more income than outgo.

Any governmental body can be labeled one of these, but they are usually ranked pretty high.

The president is the head of the nation’s armed forces; can make undeclared war.

A permit to enter another state. It must be obtained from the country one wishes to enter.

The postponement of the execution of a sentence.

A charge for borrowed money, generally a percentage of the amount borrowed.

They are groups charged with the regulation of business activities.

Presidents want to have this to cancel specific parts of bills; it's been ruled unconstitutional.

Ambassadors are not subject to the laws of the state to which they are accredited.

The power of the president to reduce the length of a sentence or a fine imposed by a court.

Benefits that federal law says must be paid to all those who meet the eligibility requirements.

Also known as authorities, they are groups that usually conduct businesslike activities.

When the president receives the diplomatic representatives of another sovereign state.

Official rep. of the U.S. appointed by the president to represent U.S. in matters of diplomacy.

Mercy or leniency for someone that committed a federal offense.

The federal government finances 3 major social welfare programs; give 2 of the 3.

Major elements in a department as are service, administration, office, branch, & division.

Give 2 of the 3 proposed reforms for the Electoral College.

Places for citizens who are abroad to find aid and assistance.