EXAM Unit 5 Flashcards
Gov. Jobs as rewards/ based on who you know
Spoils System
Organizational structure
Bureaucracy
$ withheld from paycheck
Payroll tax
Tax based on earnings
Income tax
Forgive a crime
Pardon
Art of negotiating with foreign gov.
Diplomacy
Formal statements of president-force of law
Executive orders
Formally acknowledge a foreign gov. as legit
Diplomatic recognition
Process to replace Pres.
Succession
Total amount of $ the gov. has borrowed
Federal debt
the leaders of the executive depts., who also act as advisers to the president
cabinet
government jobs based on what you know
civil service
body of people that cast the official votes to elect the president and Vice President
electoral college
manages the agencies and departments of the Executive Branch; appoints high level officials; reads dept. reports
chief executive
makes defense policy; directs and commands the armed forces of the nation
commander-in-chief
makes US foreign policy;appoints diplomats; negotiates treaties
Chief Diplomat
acts as ceremonial head of the nation; personally symbolizes the values and ideals of the American people
Chief of State
campaigns for members of the President’s own political party; appoints members of the party to government jobs
Chief of Party
makes recommendations to congress; signs and vetoes bills
Chief Legislature
works with cabinet officials and business leaders to promote the well-being of the U.S. economy
Chief Guardian of the Economy
