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departments, agencies, bureaus, and commissions in the executive branch of government

the people represented by elected officials

formal body of presidential advisers who head the fifteen executive departments

Divided government

government in which one party controls the presidency while another party controls the Congress

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, usually for reasons of national security.

House action that formally charges an official with wrongdoing. Conviction requires 2/3 vote from the Senate.

refusal of a President to spend money that has been appropriated by Congress

an informal association of federal agency, congressional committee, and interest group that is said to have heavy influence over policy making.

system of hiring federal workers base upon competitive exams

power to appoint loyal party members to federal positions

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

complex rules and procedures required by bureaucratic agencies