Government Vocab Ch 11 – Flashcards

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.

to release secret information to the media by anonymous government officials.

pertaining to the union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states.

the director of the National Security Council (NSC)

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)

on of the president's top assistants who is in charge of media relations

a response to a situation or stimulus

an official of the government who represents the nation in diplomatic matters

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.

factual information used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation.

a business that the federal government runs.

characterized by a new idea or method.

victorious politicians rewarding their supporters with government jobs.

to refuse to take notice of

government employment based on competitive examinations and merit.

a federal employee who reports corruption or wrongdoing by the government.

not favoring either side in a debate, contest, or war; not aligned with a political or ideological group.

to remove oneself from participation to avoid a conflict of interest.

a plan of action adopted by government decision makers to solve a problem or reach a goal.

to put into effect and ensure fulfillment by concrete measures.

one who works for a department or agency of the federal government; a civil servant.

an officer who develops relationships with the elected officials and congressional staff members who have authority over the work of his or her department.

a private citizen or other who will be affected by potential rules and regulations.

an order that will stop an action or enforce a rule or regulation.

individuals and groups who work with a government agency and are most affected by its decisions.

a relationship formed among government agencies, congressional, committees, and client groups the work together.

to remove regulation.

overly burdensome regulations and requirements

called- commonly named.