presidency and bureaucracy part 2

Federal regulatory agencies that are independent, thus not fully under the power of the president.

Powers that grow out of the very existence of government.

A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group

a group of interest groups and people who work together to support a particular issue or policy

Elected official who remains in office for a brief period after a successor has been elected

The ability of Congress to override a presidential decision

to veto only a specific part of a bill

An agency in the Executive Office of the President that advises the president on national security.

Federal agency that compiles and reviews budget figures on the President's behalf

Agency that administers civil service laws, rules, and regulations and is in charge of hiring for most of the executive branch

Granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support

Law which began the process of transferring federal jobs from patronage to the merit system

president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days

The first 100 days of a president's term, when first impressions are formed by voters.

law specifying the order of presidential succession following the Vice President

a presidential appointment made without Senate confirmation while the Senate is in recess

Complex bureaucratic rules and procedures that must be followed to get something done

a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf

an annual message delivered by the president of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress

Elected does what public good requires, even if voters are skeptical

Required presidential electors to vote separately for president and vice president

Ratified in 1951, this amendment limits presidents to two terms of office.

President doesn't have absolute right to refuse evidence for judiciary.

A statement sent to Congress by the president giving the reasons for vetoing a bill

A law that limited the president's ability to deploy U.S. forces without congressional approval.

Protects the identity and jobs of those who report on waste, fraud or abuse.

National Railroad Passenger Corporation- the national passenger railroad company of the United States.

implementing, administering, and enforcing policies, laws, and regulations at the federal level - through departments, commissions, and government corporations

A system of hiring and promotion based on the merit principle and the desire to create a nonpartisan government service.

to assign someone to an official task or role

House and Senate hold oversight hearings to address agency action, inaction, or their relationship with the agency

Includes all parts of the US military, and its mission is to protect the US around the world.

Provides funding to schools and helps students pay for college.

Works to protect the country against terrorism and makes sure the borders are safe.

Works to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of crimes.

Responsible for maintaining the relationships the US has with other countries.

Makes the money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes.