the president's closest advisers, consisting of the vice president, the secretaries of each of the 15 executive departments, and other top government officials who help the president make decisions and policy
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Leak
to release secret information to the media by anonymous government officials
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Federal
pertaining to the union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states
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National Security Advisor
the director of the National Security Council (NSC)
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White House chief of staff
the president's most trusted adviser and the overseer of the work and operations of the White House and the Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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Press secretary
one of the president's top assistants who is in charge of media relations
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Ambassador
an official of the government who represents the nation in diplomatic matters
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Embassy
the official residence and offices of the ambassador and his or her staff; the primary function of an embassy is to make diplomatic communication between governments easier
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Government corporation
a business that the federal government runs
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Spoils system
victorious politicians rewarding their supporters with government jobs
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Civil service system
government employment based on competitive examinations and merit
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Whistleblower
a federal employee who reports corruption or wrongdoing by the government
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Recuse
to remove oneself from participation to avoid a conflict of interest
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Public policy
a plan of action adopted by government decision makers to solve a problem or reach a goal
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Bureaucrat
one who works for a department or agency of the federal government; a civil servant
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Liaison officer
an officer who develops relationships with the elected officials and congressional staff members who have authority over the work of his or her department
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Stakeholder
a private citizen or other who will be affected by potential rules and regulations
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Injunction
an order that will stop an action or enforce a rule or regulation
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Client groups
individuals and groups who work with a government agency and are most affected by its decisions
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Iron triangle
a relationship formed among government agencies, congressional committees, and client groups that work together
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