Comptroller
| In Maryland government, the elected official who manages state revenues (money) and enforces the collection of state taxes. |
Authority
| The right to control or direct the actions of other; legitimized by law, morality, custom, or consent. |
Cabinet
| The group of people who head the executive departments in the federal government and advise the President. In state government they advise the Governor. |
Commander-in-Chief
| The title given to the President as head of the armed forces (the military). |
Attorney-General
| The chief law enforcement officer of government, who may also act as an advisor to governement officials about legal matters. |
Executive Orders
| A rule issued by the President that has the force of law but does not require Congressional approval. |