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| national security adviser |
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| A special asst. for nat. security affairs - directs NSC staff. |
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| Won 1973 Nobel Peace Prize |
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| Office headed by Henry Kissinger |
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| Office of Homeland Security |
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| Established after Sept. 11TH bombing in 2001. |
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| Council of Economic Advisors |
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| Helps presdent formulate the nation's economic policy. |
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| Individuals and agencies that directly assist the president |
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| ecutive Office Of the President |
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| consists of individuals and agencies that directly assist the pres. |
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| National Security Council |
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| National Security Council |
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| Advises the Pres. and helps coordinate Am. military and foreign policy |
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| Prevents presidents from committing troops to combat for more than 60 days w/o Congressional approval. |
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| A rule issued by the president that has the force of law. |
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| The postponement of legal punishment. |
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| A release from legal punishment. |
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| A group pardon to individuals for an offense against the govt. |
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| A formal agreement between govts. of two or more countries. |
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| An agreement made between the president and the head of state. |
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| The right of the president and other high ranking executives to refuse to testify before Congress or a court. |
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| one who works for a dept. or agency of the Fed. Govt. - a civil servant. |
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| An ambassador's official residence and offices in a foreign country |
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| An official of the govt. who represents the nation in diplomatic matters |
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| the practice of victorious politicians rewarding their followers with govt. jobs. |
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| a business that the federal govt. runs |
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| practice of govt. employment based on competitive exams and merit |
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| a person appointed by a national government to conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries. |
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| skill in managing negotiations, handling people, etc., so that there is little or no ill will; tact; the conduct by government officials of negotiations and other relations between nations. |
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| OMB's review of all legislative proposals that exec. agencies prepare |
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| Presidential asst. in charge of media relations |
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| existing "in fact" rather than legally |
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| a formal order given by a higher authority |
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| The power to veto only certain lines or items in a bill |
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| an order that will stop a particular action or enforce a rule or regulation |
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| A cabinet dept. employee who helps promote good relations w/Congress |
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| a relationship formed among govt. agencies, congressional committees, and client groups who work together |
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| individuals and groups who work with a govt.agency and are most affected by its decisions. |
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