Chapter 7 Civics Vocab

Electoral College

Electors who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States based on the popular vote in each state.

elector

individuals selected to cast votes in the Electoral College

display

to show

outcome

the result of something

executive order

A rule or command that has the force of law.

pardon

the declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment

reprieve

an order to delay a person’s punishment until a higher court can hear the case

amnesty

a pardon toward a group of people

require

something that is necessary, or also to call for

impact

the effect or influence of something

policy

a strategy of something

Foreign Policy

a government's strategy in dealing with other nations.

national security

measures taken by a government to protect its citizens from attacks or harm, and keep them safe.

Executive agreement

A agreement between the president and the leader of another country.

treaties

formal agreements between 2 or more countries

ambassador

An official representative of a country’s government

trade sanctions

Efforts to punish another nation by imposing trade barriers

embargo

A agreement among a group of nations that prohibits them form trading with a target nation.

method

procedures

target

nation that is the focus of trading

cabinet

A group of advisers that includes the heads of the 15 top-level executive departments

federal bureaucracy

The agencies and employees of the executive branch

independent agency

Agencies that are not apart of the cabinet

government corporation

They are like Private businesses, except the government rather than individuals owns and operates them.

political appointee

people whom the president have been chosen because they have proven executive ability

Civil service worker

A individual employed by government to carry out public services and administer government policies.

civil service system

the practice of hiring government workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit.

spoils system

when government jobs went to people as a reward for their political support

merit system

when government officials hire new workers from lists of people who have passed the tests.

monitor

to oversee or keep on eye on

role

position in something