Executive Branch, Bureaucracy, and Budget Crossword

A pardon to a group of people
Giving mercy to a convicted individual
A rule issued by the president that has the force of law
Use of the armed forces without a declaration of war by Congress
Postponement of the execution of a sentence
Blocking some provisions in a measure while approving others
The federal government seeking to remove regulations established by earlier administrators
States trying to put their primaries and caucuses earlier in the calendar to gain more influence in the process
Executive agencies make decisions that settle arguments between agencies if they break the law (act like judicial branch)
Career employees who were hired, paid, and promoted, in accordance with acts of congress administered by an independence agency, the OPM
power of the president to issue executive orders; originates from the constitution and acts of congress
group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
name for the group of agencies, councils, and staff members which advise the president and help run the federal bureaucracy-was established by an executive order from FDR
The power to reduce a fine or length of a sentence imposed by a court
Difficulty passing laws due to opposing viewpoints
The federal government changing its regulations significantly
Headed by a secretary who sits on the presidents cabinet
Self funded and charge a fee for their services