C.8 Civics Vocab

Compensation

Salary
Presidential Succession

The order in which officials fill the office of president in case of a vacancy.
Elector

A member of a party chosen in each state to formally elect the president and vice president.
Electoral Vote

The official vote for president and vice president by electors in each state.
Cabinet

Secretaries of the executive departments , the vice president, and other top officials that help the president make decisions and policy.
Leak

The release of secret information by anonymous government officials to the media.
Central Clearence

Office of Management and Budget's review of all leglislative proposals that executive agencies prepare.
National Security Adviser

Director of the National Security Council staff.
Press Secretary

One of the president's top assisstants who is in charge of media relations.

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C.8 Civics Vocab

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Chapter 8 Civics words and definitions.

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