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| An advisory group selected by the president to assist with decision making. Traditionally, the cabinet has consisted of the heads of the executive departments and other officers whom the president may choose to appoint. |
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| The role of the President in recognizing and interacting with foreign governments |
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| The head of the execution branch of government. In the US, the President. |
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| The person who directs the operations of the White House Office and who advises the President on important matters |
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| The supreme commander of a nation's military force. |
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| A person who represents one country in dealing with representatives of another country. |
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| A binding international agreement, or pact, that is made between the president and another head of state and that does not require Senate approval |
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| Executive Office of the President (EOP) |
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| A group of staff agencies that assist the President in carrying out major duties. Franklin D. Roosevelt established EOP in 1939 to cope with the increase responsibilities brought on by the great depression. |
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| A presidential order to carry out a policy or policies described in a law passed by Congress. |
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| An inherent executive power claimed by presidents to withhold information from, or refuse to appear before, Congress or the Courts. The President can also accord the privilege to other executive officials. |
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| The person who serves as the ceremonial head of a country's government and represents that country to the rest of the world. |
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| The name given to a president's unofficial advisors. The term was coined during Andrew Jackson's Presidency. |
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| National Security Council (NSC) |
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| A council that advises the president on domestic, and foreign matters concerning the safety and defense of the nation; established in 1947. |
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| Office of Management and Budget |
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| An agency in the Executive Office of the President that assists the President in preparing and supervising the administration of the federal budget. |
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| The practice of giving government jobs to individuals belonging to the winning political party. |
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| A member of the White House Staff who holds news conferences for reporters and makes public statements for the president. |
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| A written statement, appended to a bill at the time the president signs it into law, indicating how the president interprets the legislation |
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| A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries |
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| A Latin word meaning "I forbid"; the refusal by an official, such as the President or state governor, to sign a bill into law |
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| A scandal involving an illegal break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices in 1972 by members of President Nixon's reelection campaign staff. Before Congress could vote to impeach Nixon for his participation in covering up the break-in, Nixon resigned from the presidency. |
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| The Personal office of the President, White House Office personnel handle the president's political needs and manage the media. |
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