US Government and Presidency Terms

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Cabinet

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A group of advisers to the president.

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Executive Privilege

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The power to keep executive communications confidential, especially if they relate to national security.

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Commander-in-Chief

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Term for the president as commander of the nation's armed forces.

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Executive Order

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A rule issued by the president that has the force of law.

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Impeachment

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Formal accusation against the president or other public official; the first step in removal from office.

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Line Item Veto

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Presidential power to strike, or remove, specific items from a spending bill without vetoing the entire package.

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Pocket Veto

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A veto exercised by the president after Congress has adjourned; if the president takes no action for ten days, the bill does not become a law and is not returned to Congress for a possible override.

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Electoral College

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The body of electors chosen from each state to elect the president and vice president of the US.

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Gerrymandering

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Drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a party, group, or incumbent.

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Chief of Staff

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The head of the White House staff.