Chapter 11 Flashcards
Cabinet
The presidents closest advisers including the Vice President
Leak
To release secret information to the media
National security system
The director of the nation security council
White House chief of staff
The presidents most trusted adviser and the overseer of the work and operations of the White House
Press secretary
One of the presidents top assistants who is charge of media relations
Ambassador
An official of the government who represent the nation in diplomatic matters
Embassy
The official residence and offices of the ambassador and his or her staff
Government corporation
A business that the federal government runs
Spoils system
Victorious política a rewarding their supporters with government jobs
Civil service system
Government employment based on competitive examinations and merit
Whistle blower
A federal employee who reports corruption or wrong doing by the government
Recuse
To remove one self for participation to avoid a conflict of interest
Public policy
A plan of action adopted by the government decision makers to solve problem or reach a goal
Bureaucrat
One who works for a department of agency of the federal government
Liaison officer
An officer who develops relationships with the elected officials and congressional staff members who have authority over the work of his or hers department
