The largest source of federal revenue today.

A large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization.

Use of violence to intimidate a government or a society, for political or ideological reasons.

Must be a natural born citizen of U.S., at least 35 years-old, & been within U.S. for 14 years.

Every modern president has used this to attract public attention & build support for policies/acts.

The federal government borrows money through the issuing of these.

It is composed of civilian employees who perform the administrative work of government.

Spying in the service of a government for purpose of obtaining secret/confidential information.

The VP can permanently or temporarily become acting president due to the president not being able to do his duties.

Valuable tool in presidential dealings with legislative branch; he/she refuses to sign a bill into law.

A form of taxation to regulate certain activities.

The practice of giving offices & other favors of government to political supporters & friends.

In 1823, it warned Europe to stay out of the affairs of both North and South America.

Congress fixed the order of presidential succession with this law of 1947.

The president has the power to issue 1 of these; a directive, rule, or regulation; has the effect of law.

Taxes laid on goods brought into the U.S. from abroad; named tariffs, import duties, or imposts.

The giving of government jobs to supporters and friends.

It is charged with protecting the U.S. against terrorism.

Deals w/ presidential succession; procedures for filling VP vacancy; presidential disabilities.

Pact between the president & the head of a foreign state; they do not require Senate consent

A tax laid on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of goods and/or the performance of services.

Made merit the basis for hiring, promotion, & other personnel actions in the federal work force.

President’s chief advisor in all matters relating to national security; supervises operations.

A president serves no more than 10 years (2x elected & no more than ½ of another pres. term).

Give 2 of the 3 major messages to the president gives to Congress each year.