| A | B |
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| foreign policy | a government's plan for dealing with other nations |
| embassy | a government office, headed by an ambassador, set up in a foreign nation |
| consulate | a government office in a foreign country that protects the interests of its citizens |
| consul | an official who heads the consulate |
| passport | an official document that identifies a traveler as a citizen of a particular country |
| visa | a permit that allows a person to remain in a foreign counrty for a certain length of time |
| conservation | protection of public lands and natural resources |
| executive agency | an independent responsible for dealing with specialized areas of government |
| regulatory commission | an independent agency that protects the public by controlling certain types of businesses and industries |
| government corporation | a business owned and operated by the government that provides services to the public |
| red tape | inefficency caused by too many rules and regulations |
| spoils system | the practice of giving jobs as a reward for party loyalty |
| merit system | the practice of giving government jobs to those who are most qualified |
| civil servant | a government employee |
