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Across 1. a type of independent agency that deals with specific government programs 6. Formed to set safety standards and to enforce fair practices of business competition for the sake of the U.S. public. 11. agencies and the employees of the executive branch of government 12. A ban on trade 13. President can suggest laws and persuade congress to support legislation he favors; has the power to veto bills 16. a head of state or officer in supreme command of a country's armed forces. 17. an effort to punish another nation by imposing trade barriers 20. Plans the nation's budget, and works to solve economic problems 21. Term for the President as vested with the executive power of the United States 23. legal forgiveness of a crime 24. to grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions 25. the practice of a successful political party giving public office to its supporters. 27. group of officials who head government departments and advise the President 28. the body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice-president 29. the most powerful official within a political party

Down 2. to change a penalty to a less severe one 3. A government agency created to secure greater freedom of action and flexibility for a particular program. 4. The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and effecting executive agreements. 5. a pardon to a group of people 6. the merit system by which many federal bureaucrats are selected 7. a government's strategy in dealing with other nations 8. law specifying the order of presidential succession following the Vice President 9. The power to keep executive communications confidential. 10. establishes the line of succession to the Presidency and VP 14. The executive role that symbolizes and represents the people both nationally and internationally. 15. protection of a nation's borders and territories against invasion or control by foreign powers 18. a temporary relief or delay 19. a system of employment based on qualifications, test scores, and ability, rather than party loyalty 22. person appointed to vote in presidential elections for the major candidates 26. A rule issued by the president that has the force of law