Civics Chapter 7 Test Prep
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13 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Political Appointees | people who the president has chosen based on proven executive ability or were important supporters - employment usually ends when president leaves office |
| Regulatory Commissions | do not have to report to the president, created to protect the public - make and enforce rules for industries and groups (F.C.C. broadcasting rules) |
| OMB | prepares the federal budget and monitors/oversees the federal budget |
| Trade Sanctions | efforts to punish another nation by imposing trade barriers |
| Reprieve | an order to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case |
| Executive Agreement | an agreement between the president and the leader of another country |
| Chief of Staff | most powerful presidential advisor |
| Executive Agencies | independent agencies responsible for dealing with certain specialized areas within the government (NASA) |
| Government Corporations | private businesses owned and run by the government |
| executive order | rule or command that has the force of law |
| National Security Council | helps president direct military and foreign policy, handles matters affecting the security of the country |
| embargo | an agreement among a group of nations that prohibits them from trading with a target nation |
| foreign policy | a nation's plan for dealing with other nations |
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