Chapter 8 GOPO
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Compensation
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salary of the president
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Presidential Succession
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the order in which officials fill the office of President in case of vacancy
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Electoral Vote
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the official vote for president and vice president by eelctors in each state
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Elector
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member of a party chosen in each state to formally elect the president and vice president
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Cabinet
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secretaries of the executive departments, the vice president, and other top officials that help the president make decisions and policy
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Leak
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the release of secret information by anonymous government officials to the media
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Central Clearance
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Office of Management and Budget's review of all legislative proposals that executive agencies prepare
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National Security Advisor
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Director of the National Security Council staff
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Press Secretary
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one of the President's top assistants who is in charge of media relations
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Four Special Benefits that the President Receives in Office
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1) Air Force One, planes, helicopters, transportations 2) free medical, dental, and health care; cooking done for them 3) government pays the expenses of operating the White House 4) lifelong pension of $148,400 a year
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How does the winner-take-all system in the electoral college operate?
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The party whose candidate receives the largest amount of popular vote in any state wins all electoral votes of that state even if the margin of victory is only one popular vote
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What is the process in which cabinet members are selected and appointed?
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Selecting: someone with comparable background in the department, satisfy powerful interest groups, have administrative skills and experience Appointed: most who accept appointment are college graduates, have advanced degrees, and leaders in the fields of business, industry, law, science, and education The senate holds confirmation hearings on the President's nominees and each nominated candidate answers questions about his background and views
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What are the two major functions of the office of management and budget?
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1) Plan and advise the President on where to spend and where to cut funding 2) review all legislative proposals executive agencies prepare (Central Clearance) a way of making sure agency's bills agree with the president's policy objectives
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What are the four key positions of the White House Office Staff?
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Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, White House Counsel, press secretary