U.S. Government Unit 3 Quiz Review

Vandegrift HS U.S. Government Unit 3 Quiz Vocab Study Guide (McGraw Hill United States Government and Civics Unit 3 Vocab Terms)

22nd Amendment

Limits presidents to a maximum of 2 terms

25th Amendment

Allows the Vice President to decide whether the president is unable to carry out their duties and acts as president if they can't

Presidential Succession

The order in which officials fill the office of president in case of a vacancy

Inherent Powers

Powers not described in the Constitution, but that have been claimed by presidents

Executive Privilege

The right of the president and other high-ranking executive officers to refuse to testify

Mandate

An authorization to act given to a representative

Impeach

A formal accusation of misconduct in office

Executive Order

A rule issued by the president that has the force of law

Impound

To refuse to spend funds Congress has approved

Reprieve

A presidential order that postpones legal punishment

Pardon

a presidential order that releases a person from legal punishment

Amnesty

a presidential order that pardons a group of people who have committed an offense against the government

Civilian

one not on active duty in the armed services or a police/firefighting force

Treaty

a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries

Executive Agreement

legally binding pacts between the president and head of a foreign government that does not require Senate approval

Federal Reserve System

the central banking system of the US

Council of Economic Advisers

presidential advisers who study the economy and advise the president in domestic and international economic policies

Political Patronage

When party supporters are awarded with positions in government

Cabinet

The people who serve as some of the president’s closest advisers

National Security Advisor

director of the National Security Council's staff

White House Chief of Staff

The president’s most trusted adviser; oversees the operations of the White House and EOP and regulates access to the President.

Press Secretary

Presents the President’s views to the country by handling relations with press corps, setting up press conferences, and issuing public statements.

Ambassador

An official of the government who represents the nation in diplomatic matters

Embassy

The official residence and offices of the ambassador and their staff; makes diplomatic communication between governments easier

Spoils System

A description of Jackson’s practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs.

Civil Service System

Government employment based on competitive examinations and merit under the Pendleton Act.

Public Policy

The stated course of action that the government takes to address problems or issues.

Bureaucrat

People who work for agencies and departments that implement laws and make related policy.

Stakeholder

Private citizens and others that give input on potential rules that would affect them.