powers of mercy that may be shown toward those convicted a crime
commutation
the power to reduce a criminal sentence of fine
amnesty
a general pardon for a group of law breakers
recognition
the diplomatic practice by which one nation's gov acknowledges the legal existence of another nation's gov
persona non grata
the title given to officals when the pres recalls them from a foreign country because he is dipleased with that country's conduct
mass media
those means of communication that reach large, widely dipersed audiences simultaneously
imperial presidency
the concept that the pres. behaves like an emperor, taking strong actions with out consulting congress or seeking its approval sometimes even acting in secrecy to evade or deceive congress
line item veto
the executive power to delete any part of a bill rather than disapprove of the entire bill
reprieve
an offical postponment of the execution of a prison sentence
pardon
the release from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime
executive order
a rule the pres. makes for the carrying out laws that itself has the force of law.
ordinance power
the pres. power to issue executive orders, given by the constitution and acts of congress
executive article
the oath sworn by the pres on the day he takes office, which gives him the power to execute the law
executive article
article of II of the constitution, which vests of the executive power of the U.S. in the pres.