Government
Executive Order
Signed statements from the president that instruct or guide executive officials and have the force of law
Mandatory Spending
Spending mandated by laws and not subject to the annual budget process
Discretionary Spending
Spending subject to the annual budget process
Board of Governors
Supervises banking systems and regulates money
Federal debt
The total amount of money that the government has borrowed and not yet repaid
Department of Justice
U.S. federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of Justice
Chief Diplomat
carries out foreign policy and relations with other countries, negotiates treaties, United Nations, forms alliances, appoints ambassadors
Cabinet Offices
composed of the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch of the federal government
Commander In Chief
in command of entire US military
Pendleton Act
is a federal law established in 1883 that stipulated that government jobs should be awarded on the basis of merit. And set up our current civil service system
War powers Act
law that increased federal power during war world I
Chief of Party
leader of their political party
Chief Citizen
representative of the American People, conducting self in responsible manner
reprieves
the act of postponing the enforcement of a sentence
Dept of the Treasury
- A executive department and the treasury of the United States federal government.
Progressive tax
- A tax whose rates increase as the amount that is subject to taxation increases
Independent regulatory commission
- Government agencies established to regulate some aspect of the economy
Dept of Homeland Security
- Is a cabinet department of the United States federal government, created in response to the September 11 attacks, primarily with the responsibilities of protecting the United States and its territories
Administration
- The group of people who work for the executive branch under a specific president
Electoral College
- parties choose their nominees for president and vice president
Chief of State
Another title for the president, takes on the role of the symbolic figurehead of the United States; also known as the head of state
Executive agreement
Arrangements or compacts the U.S. president makes with foreign leaders or foreign governments
Department of Labor
Cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics.
Duties of President
Commander in chief of the armed forces appointed heads of executive departments makes treaties/ meets with head of state appoints ambassadors
Chief Legislator
In charge of legislative direction of the nation, bring attention to potential issues and laws, asking congress people to propose laws
Dept of Defense
In charge with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces.
Deficit
In which government revenues are lower than expenses
War Powers Resolution
Is a federal law intended to check the president power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of Congress
Dept of the Interior
Is a government ministry typically responsible for policing, national security, and supervision of local governments, conduct of elections, public administration and immigration matters
Dept of Agriculture
Is a ministry charged with agriculture. Duties are regulation, promotion, agricultural research, price supports and agricultural subsidies
Dept of State
Is the United States federal executive department responsible for the international relations of the United States
Department of Commerce
Is the cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth
Chief Administrator
Massive employer, appoints government officials, creates and directs commissions, runs government corporations and agencies
Term and Salary
22nd Amendment - 2 terms 4 years in a term Salary - Air force one, helicopters, free mansion
Amnesty
A general pardon for offenses committed by a group of offenders
Fiscal Policy
A governments policy of taxation and spending
Reprieve
A postponement in the carrying out of a prison sentence
Regressive Tax
A tax that has a greater impact on lower income earners than on upper income earners
Bureaucracy
A type of organization, either in government or the private sector, having the following features: a clear formal structure, a division of labor, and a set of rules and procedures by which it operates
Chief Executive
Enforces laws, direct agencies, issues executive power, carry out and enforce the laws of America
Presidential Succession Act
Establishes the line if succession to the powers and duties of the office of President of the United States
Department of Defense
Executive Department of the Government of the United States of America charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government.
Independent Executive Agency
Government agencies established to oversee and manage specific aspect of the federal government
Government Corporation
Government agencies that are organized and run like businesses but are owned in whole or in part by the federal government
Dept of Education
Government agency politically responsible for education
Monetary Policy
Government's policy of regulating the money in circulation and the interest rates at which money is borrowed
Diplomacy
The art of negotiating with foreign governments
Executive Office of the President
The group of advisers and assistants to the president
Chief of Staff
The official who manages the everyday operations of the White House Office or who may serve as the primary presidential adviser who controls all access to the president and helps map political strategy
Office of Management and Budget
The organization set up to develop and implement the federal budget, legislation, government regulations, the management of government finances, and the purchase of goods, services, and property for the entire government.
Executive Privilege
The power that allows a president to refuse to release information to congress or a court
Spoils System
The practice of awarding government jobs as political rewards to people who supported the president's policies or the president's election campaign
Diplomatic Recognition
The presidential power to formally recognize the legitimacy of a foreign government
Presidential Appointments
appoint executive officials, appoints judges
Executive Departments
are amongst the oldest primary units of the executive branch there are 15 today