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safe seat
A legislative seat in which the incumbent is highly unlikely to be defeated due to strong support from their party or constituents.
congressional oversight
The process by which Congress monitors and reviews the actions of the executive branch and federal agencies to ensure compliance with the law.
bureaucratic rule-making
The process by which government agencies create regulations that have the force of law, interpreting and implementing legislation passed by Congress.
white house staff
A group of aides and advisors who assist the President with managing the executive branch and making policy decisions.
politico
A person who is deeply involved in politics, often as a politician, political journalist, or strategist.
conference committee
A temporary, bipartisan panel made up of members from both the House and Senate to reconcile differences in a bill passed by both chambers.
docket
A formal schedule or list of cases or legal matters pending before a court or a regulatory body.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
A federal agency responsible for developing the President’s budget, overseeing the performance of federal agencies, and managing the implementation of policies.
precedent
A legal decision or ruling that serves as an authoritative example or guide for future similar cases.
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
A nonpartisan federal agency that provides economic data and budgetary analysis to Congress to assist in decision-making on fiscal policies.
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