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oversees the performance of federal agencies, and administers the federal budget
Office of Management and Budget
oversight
ability of congress to monitor, review, and supervise government agencies
pork or earmarks
a legislative provision that controls approved funds to be spent on specific projects
War Powers Act
was created to limit the power of the president after the Vietnam war.
independent regulatory boards and commissions
it is responsible for overseeing and regulating specific industries to protect the health and safety of the public?
a rulemaking process in which neutral advisors convene a committee of those who have vested interests in the proposed rules and help the committee reach a consensus on them.
Negotiated rulemaking
give judges the power of applying the law and of solving disputes.
rule adjudication
the process of hiring and promoting government employees based on their ability to perform a job, rather than on their political connections.
merit system
is the Supreme Court’s practice of granting a petition for review only if there are at least four votes to do so.
rule of four
a United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe
Marshall Plan
refuses to involve other nations in its foreign affairs.
Unilateralism
safety net
A policy that help people in tough positions usually for low income
supply-side economics
a concept that increasing the supply of goods and services is the key of economic growth.
Markup
the amending and voting process in a congressional committee
Cloture
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote
A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator temporarily blocks the consideration of the bill or nomination.
Hold
Filibuster
The practice of extending debate in the Senate, used to obstruct or delay legislation
the presiding officer of the House of Representatives and the acknowledged leader of the majority party.
Speaker
excutive agreement
an agreement between the United States and a foreign government that is less formal than a treaty and does not require ratification by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate.
the impeachment process
Cabinet
An advisory group selected by the president to aid in making decisions.
Marbury v. Madison and judicial review
the power of the federal courts to make legislative and executive acts unconstitutional.
a social welfare policy for people who no longer receive an income from employment
Social Security
agency that provides Congress with budgetary and economic information to help them make informed decisions.
Congressional Budget Office
a request to ask the judiciary to view a case
writ of certiorari
