voc ch 13 Flashcards
the order of successors to the presidency if the president is unable to serve as specified in the constitution and federal law
line of succession
a general pardon usually granted to a group of people
amnesty
military rule established over a civilian population during a time of emergency
martial law
the heads of the executive departments of the federal government
cabinet
a postponement of punishment for a crime
reprieve
decree that frees a person from punishment for a crime
pardon
a rule or regulation issued by a president or governor that has the force of law
executive order
a large, complex organization that functions under uniform rules and procedures
bureaucracy
the automatic killing of a bill by refusing to either sign it or veto it; this can occur only in the final days of a congressional session
pocket veto
the president, along with his or her personal staff and advisers; also, a president’s time in office
administration
an employee or former employee who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it
whistle-blower
