National Defense Lettered Organizations Presidential Stuff Presidents In Action Verbal / Non-verbal
100
What is The United Nations (UN)
World representative peacekeeping organization that works to make the world a better place.
100
What is the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
Government organization that handles the nation’s space programs.
100
What is the Vice President
He or she doesn’t have much to do and a candidate is usually chosen to balance the ticket.
100
What is the Commander in chief
The president is the head of the nation’s armed forces; can make undeclared war.
100
What is Libel
The false and malicious use of printed words.
200
What is Terrorism
Use of violence to intimidate a government or a society, for political or ideological reasons.
200
What is The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
It is charged with protecting the U.S. against terrorism.
200
What is The mass media
Every modern president has used this to attract public attention & build support for policies/acts.
200
What is a Treaty
Formal agreement between sovereign states; pres. negotiates international agreements; Senate must approve.
200
What is Slander
The false and malicious use of spoken words.
300
What are Regional security alliances
U.S. and others agree to take collective action to meet aggression in a part of the world.
300
What is the Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Prepares the federal budget; it is the largest unit of the Executive Office.
300
What is The Electoral College
The group of people chosen from each state & DC to formally select the president and VP.
300
What is the Veto
Valuable tool in presidential dealings with legislative branch; he/she refuses to sign a bill into law.
300
What is Symbolic Speech
People communicating ideas by conduct.
400
What is The Monroe Doctrine
In 1823, it warned Europe to stay out of the affairs of both North and South America.
400
What is the National Security Council (NSC)
A staff that advises the president in all matters affecting the nation’s security.
400
What is 270 votes out of 538 total votes
If no one gets this, the House of Representatives will choose from top 3 candidates; each state 1 vote – 26 needed.
400
What is Executive Order
The president has the power to issue 1 of these; a directive, rule, or regulation; has the effect of law.
400
What is Commercial Speech
Speech for business purposes or advertising. It is protected unless it is false and misleading or the product is harmful to your health.
500
What is Espionage
Spying in the service of a government for purpose of obtaining secret/confidential information.
500
What is The Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
President’s chief advisor in all matters relating to national security; supervises operations.
500
What is The Cabinet
Much of the work of the fed. govt. is done by the 15 executive departments that make this up.
500
What is an Executive Agreement
Pact between the president & the head of a foreign state; they do not require Senate consent.
500
What is Capital Punishment
Punishment by death. These state laws were declared unconstitutional in 1972 but came back on the books in 1976.






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