Special committee made up of legislators from the House and Senate who try to work out differences in bill that passed both houses in different forms. Process where the President does not sign a bill and Congress has adjourned and after ten days the bills dies rather than becoming law. Ability of Congress to pass a bill after the President has vetoed it---but only if they can pass it again with a 2/3 majority. Process of electing the President—each state is assigned a number of electors --a majority of electoral votes is required to be elected otherwise the House chooses the President. Term referring to the large number of people who work for the government. Agency within the national government who is responsible for enforcing the nation’s laws. Department of the US government that works to insure the safety of the nation’s food supply. Agency within the national government that insures the safety of workers. Part of the Health and Human Services department that tries to provide basic medical services to the elderly and the poor. Agency within the government that researches diseases and treatments. Offices that represent the US government in foreign nations. Official identification for US citizens who want to travel to foreign nations. Government Agency who is responsible for collecting taxes. Group made up of the highest ranking officers in each of the military branches who advise the President on military matters. Leader of the Justice department who is responsible for enforcing the nation’s laws. Person who works closely with the media on behalf of the President. Part of the White House Office that helps the President design a budget for the United States. Group of people who advise the President on matters of National Security. Group of people who lead the different departments of the executive branch. Executive department that deals with foreign policy. Legal term for someone being forgiven for a crime that was committed. Legal term for delaying the punishment given to someone. Legal term for giving a pardon to a large group of people. Term for the people who work closely with the President and his staff. Person who works closest to the President and serves as the main advisor to the President. Term for orders given by the President in order to carry out his duties as Chief Executive—the orders have the same force as law. Speech given by the President each year to describes the situation of the nation and the speech is required by the Constitution System of giving government jobs to one’s friends and supporters— Sometimes this system was abused and unqualified people were appointed. Process where famous or influential people give their support to someone who is seeking office. Legal term for being free from prosecution. Administration Conference Committee Pocket Veto Over-ride Electoral CollegeBureaucracy Executive Orders State of the UnionPatronage EndorsementsImmunity Pardon ReprieveAmnesty Chief of Staff FBI USDAOSHA Medicare-MedicaidCDC Press SecretaryOMB National Security Council SecretariesState Department Embassies VisasIRS Joint Chiefs Attorney General