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AP Gov Executive

President, VP, Cabinet, Dept.

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Bureaucracy departments, agencies, bureaus, and commissions in the executive branch of government
Executive agreement an agreement between the President and another head of state that, unlike a treaty, does not require Senate consent
Executive order presidential rule or regulation that has the force of law
Executive privilege the privilege of a President and his staff to withhold their “privileged” conversations from Congress or the courts
Impeachment House action that formally charges an official with wrongdoing, conviction requires 2/3 vote in the Senate
Impoundment refusal of a President to spend money that has been appropriated by Congress
Line item veto power of most governors (and President Clinton for only a few years) to delete or reduce funding in a bill on a line by line basis
Merit system system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams
Patronage power to appoint loyal party members to federal positions
Pocket veto presidential killing of a bill by inaction after Congress adjourns
Political appointees those who have received presidential appointments to office. Contrast with Civil Service employees, who receive federal jobs by competitive exams
Red tape complex rules and procedures required by bureaucratic agencies
Senatorial courtesy tradition in which the President consults with the senators within a state in which an appointment is to be made
Spoils system same as patronage
Whistleblower an employee who exposes unethical or illegal conduct within the federal government or one of its contractors
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