Executive Branch Unit 4 Vocab

Powers not described in the constitution but have been claimed by presidents.

The right of the president and other high-ranking exectutive officers to refuse to testify before congress or a court.

An informal power of the president.

A pardon for a group of people who have committed an office agaist the government.

A military court designed to try members of enemy forces during wartime, operating outside the scope of conventional criminal and civil proceedings.

Legally blinding pact between the president and the head of a foreign government that doesn't require state approval.

The central banking system of the United States.

Presidential advisers who study the economy and advise the president on domestic and international economic policies.

Appointment to political office, usually as a reward for helping to get a president elected.

The institution that's composed of a set of electors who are chosen to elect a president and vice president into office every 4 years.

A system used by the electoral college in almost every state in which the candidate who receives the most popular votes in a given state wins all electoral votes for that state.

An independent reulatory agency created by congress to enforce federal election laws.

Someone who represents a political party who is neither democrat or republican.

The director of the national security council.

The presidents most trusted adviser and the overseer of the work and operations of the white house and the exectutive office of the president.

One of the presidents top assistants who is in charge of media relations.

An official of the government who represents the nation in dimplomatic matters.

The official residence and offices of the ambassador and his or her staff

An agency of the federal government, established by congress to preform a public purpose, which provides a market-oriented product or service.

Victorious politicians rewarding their supporters with government jobs.

Government employment based on competitive examinations and merit.

People who work for a department or agency of the federal government.

Officers who develop relationships with the elected officials and congressional staff members who have authority over the work of his or her department.

Private citizens or others who will be affected by potential rules and regulations.

An order that will stop an action or enforce a rule .

A relationship formed among government agencies, congressional committees, and client groups that work together.

Overly burdensome regulations and requirements.