LEsson 5 and 6 Flashcards
White House C.O.S
Highest ranking employee in White House
- Manages presidents schedule and staff
NSC
Counsil that advises the President on national security and foreign policy
OMB
Agene=cy that prepares the federal budget and oversees government spending
ONDCP
Agency that cordinates national drug control polices
CEA
Advices the President on economic policy
Department of State
Department that manages foreign affairs and diplomacy
NATO
A military allaince of collective security in North American and European countries
United Nations
Orginization promoting peace and cooperation between nations
Department of Defense
Oversees the military and national defense
DNI
Head of U.S. intelligence agency responsible for cordinating and overseeing nation intell. activities
DHS
Protects the U.S from threats
DHHS
Manages public health and welfare programs
Deport
To send someone away by offical over due to violations of immigration laws and criminal activity
Army
Handles land military action
Navy
Conducts military operations at sea
Airforce
Responsible for air defense
Bureaucracy
System of gov. where most descions are made by state officals rather than electd officals representativs
Forgein Aid
Assistance given to another country
Ambassador
A countrys offical representatives abroad
Stewardship Theory
Theroy of presidental power that argues te president has a duty to act in the best intrest of the cpuntry, even if the Consitution doesnt state it
Whig Theory
Theroy of limited Presidental power, suggesting president should only exercise powers stated in the constitution
Executive Orders
Directves issued by President that have force of law without requiring approval by congress
EOP
Agenices that asist the President in governance
Cabinet
Head of executive departements advising the President
