Gov Executive Branch

Administration

all individuals who hold an executive branch position

Amnesty

a pardon granted by the government for criminal or political offenses

Bi-partisan

meaning when both political parties come together to resolve issues based on common ground

Bureaucracy

the administrative system of a government or any large institution

Civil Service

a group of civilians who perform the tasks of the federal government

Commander in Chief

an individual in charge of "supreme operations" within a nation who commands and controls the military; outlined in Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution

Diplomacy

the art of negotiating or making deals with other countries

Executive Office of the President

the elite group of selected individuals who work closely with the president

Executive orders

orders or directives issued by the president that dictate operations of the executive branch; these orders carry the force of law and cannot be overturned by Congress but rather must be overturned by a sitting president

Executive privilege

the power by the President of the United States or members of the cabinet to resist the release of information to the legislative and judicial branches

Foreign policy

a strategy for handling international affairs

Spoils system

jobs are given out to those who support the president following an election

Succession

a person who comes after the other

Head of State

The president represents the US in all ceremonial function, and they are the symbol of the nation. That makes them the _____ __ ____

Chief executive

The president influences how laws are executed through executive orders, appointments, and impoundment. They grant pardons, reprives, and amnesty. This makes them _____ _________

Chief Legislator

The president proposes legislation to congress. This makes them _____ ___________

Party Leader

The President helps members of their party get elected. This makes them _____ ______

Chief Diplomat

The President interacts with leaders from other countries. This makes them _____ ________

Military power

Presidential power that makes them the commander and chief of the armed forces

Diplomatic power

Presidential power that allows them to make treaties with foreign countries (as long as they get a 2/3 approval from senate)

Appointment power

Presidential power that allows them to appoint ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, etc. with a majority senate approval

Legislative power

Presidential power that allows them to veto legislation

Electoral College

Formal process of electing the president and VP every 4 years where electors (chosen by popular vote) vote for President according to the laws of their state

Impeachment

Formal process of accusing a government official of unlawful activity or wrongdoing (high crimes or misdemeanors) found in Article 1 of the constitution

Presidential Cabinet

Executive departments that serve as presidential advisors and assistants. The counsel the president with advice

Privatization

the transfer of ownership of a business, public service, or public property from the government to private individuals or organizations; in the context of the executive branch, it often involves the government contracting private firms to provide services traditionally provided by the government.

Deregulation

the reduction or elimination of government rules and regulations that govern how businesses can operate; in the context of the executive branch, it often involves the president directing agencies to reduce compliance costs and simplify oversight in order to stimulate economic activity.

government corporations

Government agencies that don’t belong to any one department of bureaucracy because they are businesses made by Congress; example USPS

Independent agencies

Smaller and less complex agencies than cabinet departments. Not free from presidential control, but not part of a department of bureaucracy; example NASA

Regulatory Agencies

Agencies that make rules for large businesses that effect the interest of the overall population. They are not part of a department, receive no presidential control, and the 5-11 members that make up each agency are appointed by the president; example Securities and Exchange Commission

National Security Council

Agency within executive office of President that advises President in military affairs and foreign policies

Office of Management and Budget

Largest agency within executive office of President that prepares the national budget that the president presents to congress each year

National Council of Economic Advisers

Agency within executive office of President that helps the President with economic planning