Civics vocab

Question 1

Cabinet

Answer 1

A group of advisers to the president.

Question 2

commander-in-chief

Answer 2

The supreme commander of a nation’s military force.(president)

Question 3

executive power

Answer 3

the power to execute, enforce, and administer law

Question 4

Impeach

Answer 4

To accuse government officials of misconduct in office

Question 5

inauguration

Answer 5

A ceremony in which the president takes the oath of office

Question 6

pardon

Answer 6

legal forgiveness of a crime

Question 7

pocket veto

Answer 7

president’s power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days

Question 8

precedent

Answer 8

an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

Question 9

State of the Union

Answer 9

An annual speech in which the president addresses Congress to report on the condition of the country and recommend policies.

Question 10

veto

Answer 10

Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature