executive: policy and conflict, key terms

WATERGATE- An incident in the presidency of Richard Nixon that led to his resignation. In June 1972, burglars in the pay of Nixon's campaign committee broke into offices of the Democratic party. THE PRESIDENTS CABINET- composed of the principal appointed officers of departments of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States. The Cabinet meets weekly to advise the President on matters relating to the duties of their respective departments. IMPEACHMENT- A formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official. According to the United States Constitution, the House of Representatives can vote to impeach an official. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE- The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. TheSpeaker, a member of the House, is elected by a majority party caucus. WHITEHOUSE STAFF- The White House Office is headed by the White House Chief of Staff, who is also the head of the Executive Office of the President. ... They can be removed at the discretion of the President. HOMELAND SECURITY- a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur VICE PRESIDENTS DUTIES- The only duty the U.S. Constitution assigns the Vice President is to act as presiding officer of the Senate. But the Vice President also serves as ceremonial assistant to the President and is an important part of the President's administration. PRESS SECRETARY- a senior White House official whose primary responsibility is to act as spokesperson for the executive branch of the United States government administration, especially with regard to the President, senior executives, and policies. BULLY PULPIT- a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​