Executive

Government Shutdown

Definition

Occurs when Congress fails to pass appropriations bills, forcing non-essential federal agencies to cease operations.

A legislative act authorizing the expenditure of government funds for a specific purpose.

A temporary funding measure passed by Congress to keep the government operating when regular appropriations have not been enacted.

The group of senior officials who lead the 15 executive departments and advise the president.

A directive issued by the president that manages operations of the federal government.

The claimed right of the president to withhold information from Congress, the courts, or the public.

An elected official serving out the remainder of their term after a successor has been elected.

The president's constitutional power to forgive a person convicted of a federal crime.

An indirect veto that occurs when the president does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress adjourns.