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Gov. Vocab Quiz #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electors | individuals who have the right to vote in an election, often referring to members of the Electoral College in the U.S. who formally choose the President and Vice President |
| Executive Privilege | the right of the President and other executive branch officials to keep certain communications confidential and to resist some legal demands for information from Congress or the courts. |
| Cabinet | a group of high-ranking officials, typically consisting of the heads of government departments, who advise the President or Prime Minister and help make decisions about national policies |
| Bureaucracy | a system of government or organization that is managed by a large group of non-elected officials who follow strict rules and procedures |
| National Security Advisor | the chief advisor to the President on national security issues, helping to coordinate and implement security policies |
| Executive Order | a directive issued by the President of the United States to manage the operations of the federal government and implement laws |
| Pardon | an official forgiveness granted by a government authority, typically the President, that absolves a person from the legal consequences of a crime |
| Embassy | a diplomatic mission located in a foreign country, representing the interests and government of the home country |
| Reprieve | a temporary delay or cancellation of a punishment, often granted to someone facing severe consequences, such as a death sentence |
| Hatch Act | a U.S. federal law that restricts government employees from engaging in political activities while on duty, aiming to maintain a nonpartisan government |
| Commander-in-chief | the person who holds supreme authority over a country's armed forces, typically the President in the United States |
| Treaty | an agreement or arrangement made between countries through negotiation |
| Civil Service | refers to the body of government employees who are hired based on merit to implement government policies and provide public services |
| Covert | refers to something that is done in secret or is not openly acknowledged, often to avoid detection |
| Winner-take-all | refers to a situation in a competition or election where the winner receives all the rewards or benefits, while the losers receive nothing |
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