Chap 8 and 9 Vocab Flashcards
Presidential succession
The order in which officials fill the office of president in case of a vacancy
Compensation
Salary
Elector
Member of a party chosen in each state to formally elect the president and Vice President
Electoral vote
Official vote for president and Vice President by electors in each state
Cabinet
Secretaries of the executive departments the Vice President and other top officials that help the president make decisions and policies
Leak
Release of secret information by anonymous government officials to the media
Central clearance
Office of management and budget review all legislative proposals that executive agencies prepare
National security advisor
Director of national security counsel staff
Press secretary
One of the presidents top assistants who is in charge of media relations
Mandate
A formal order given by a higher authority
Forum
Medium for discussion
Executive order
Rule issued by the president that has the force of law
Impoundment
The presidents refusal to spend money congress has voted to fund a program
Reprieve
Postponement of legal punishment
Pardon
Release from legal punishment
Amnesty
A group pardon to individuals for an offense against the government
Patronage
The practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty
Treaty
A formal agreement between the govt of two or more countries
Executive
Having the power to put plans,actions, or laws into effect
Agreement
Negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action
De facto
Existing in fact rather than legally
Covert
Alter the nature or properties of, especially in manufacturing; to change from one form or function to another
Executive privilege
Right of the president and other high ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before court or congress